Episode #112: Embracing Joy - a podcast by Ty Brown

Today I’m on the beach at Turtle Bay in Oahu, Hawaii, staying at a resort while I’m working with a client. I woke up at five o’clock and walked down to the beach to have a morning swim. Those who know me will know that I’m not a great sleeper, so waking up early isn’t a big deal. But going and doing something early is a big deal for me.


Normally I’d just stay in bed and watch a movie, and try to go back to sleep. But I’m here in Hawaii for just a few days, and it’s unbelievably gorgeous here. Yesterday I went bodysurfing and boogie boarding with our client, which I never get to do back in Utah. As a family, we lived in Costa Rica for a time. I took advantage of the beach as often as I could, but now that we’re back in Utah I don't get to do that very often. So here I am waking up at five o’clock and getting down to the beach!


That made me remember a time when dogs were like that for me. This is kind of a confession on my part. When I was a fourteen year old kid, I woke up every morning ready to train my dog or visit the trainer that I worked for. I had tons of desire and energy. Coming here at five in the morning to swim made me realize how awesome my job truly is. I shouldn’t lose that excitement for working with dogs.


Not everyone who reads this blog trains dog for a living. Regardless, being able to train your dog is pretty awesome! It’s about as cool as going to the beach in Hawaii. The opportunity we have to love and be loved by man’s best friend is amazing.


This post isn’t meant to give a lot of how-to information. It’s just me realizing just how cool playing with dogs is, and recommitting myself to it. Whether you do this for a living every day or work with your own treasured best friend, it’s amazing that we can share a world with these dogs we can train and love. Get out there and have some fun with your dog!

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