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Matt

Hello, I am Matt, owner of The Doggie Paddle. While growing up loving dogs all my life, I can honestly say my Labrador, named Gunner, changed my life. He is, after all, in our logo. With him, I joined a retriever training club and learned that a dog is more than just a dog, and with the right time and knowledge, they can learn countless abilities. Through the training group, I met a gentleman looking to sell his boarding kennel, and well, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my days than caring for dogs. So, we bought Curve Crest Kennels in 2018. About that time, Gunner had torn his CCL (ACL in Humans). After having it surgically repaired, that Veterinarian told me that with Gunner being a working dog, it was better to do my research and rehab with his guidance. He said water therapy was crucial, so that's where we started. 

After extensive rehab in the pool and on land, we went on to earn Gunner's AKC Master Hunter title. My passion for helping dogs was born, and I knew I wanted to open a facility of my own to help dogs. I truly believe our pool is a fountain of youth for dogs!!! We can help with rehabbing injuries, weight loss, and senior dogs that struggle with mobility, and that is the passion. Teaching young dogs or dogs that don't know how to swim is also amazing to watch. As a teacher's son, the excitement and joy from watching a dog "figure it out" is a close second. I also help owners with dog obedience, like walking on a leash, house manners, and communication between dogs and humans. 

I have 5 Labradors. They all have or do train and test for Hunt tests and Remmi and Oaks have started Dock Jumping. They all think they are lucky that their Human has a pool they can swim in year-round!!