About June

My journey into dog training began with love and loss. When my German Shepherd, Zeppelin, passed away, I felt the silence deeply. I missed the partnership, the rhythm, and the connection that only a dog brings. That loss led me into professional pet care more than 20 years ago, where I began walking dogs and building trusted relationships with families and their companions.

In 2012, I officially opened my pet care business in Florida, President Maxwell’s Pet Services, LLC, naming it in honor of my Australian Cattle Dog mix, Maxwell, and my beloved cat, Presley Michael, two animals who shaped my understanding of loyalty, structure, and connection.

Then COVID arrived, and so did grief. I lost my business, I lost my father, and the housing crisis meant leaving South Florida. So I hit the road in my RV and traveled to over 20 states. Along the way, I rescued Bluey, a fearful and reactive dog who taught me more than any classroom could.

Bluey passed away suddenly. That loss changed how I show up for every pet and every owner I work with now.

In the stillness that followed, I got honest about what I actually wanted. I did not just want to care for dogs anymore; I wanted to understand them. And I wanted to help the people who love them feel genuinely confident navigating life together.

Over time, I saw a consistent pattern: working and herding breeds thrive when given clear structure, calm leadership, and thoughtful guidance.

Today I am based in Princeton, Texas, offering dog training and in-home pet sitting. My training background changes how I show up in your home. I read body language. I notice when a dog is anxious instead of just hungry. I know the difference between a cat hiding because it’s shy and a cat hiding because something’s wrong.