​A Lifelong Promise: Why I Chose Grooming

​I’ve always had a love for dogs, but looking back, it was more than just a hobby—it was my first mission. Even as a kid, I was the one always wanting to give the neighborhood dogs a bath. While other kids were playing, I was focused on making sure every pup I met looked and felt their best. I knew then what Proverbs 12:10 tells us: "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animals."

​Growing up, my Mom and Dad always told me: "Always finish what you start." Those words became the heartbeat of my work ethic. I knew that my natural love for animals was meant to be something more, and I wanted to honor them by seeing that passion through to the very end. By choosing to further my education in animal science and professionally training to be a groomer, I am finally finishing what I started as that small child with a soap-sudsy dog in the yard. I am so proud to announce that I officially graduated from Paragon Academy this past October, living out the legacy of dedication my parents instilled in me.