Note: This episode contains occasional strong language

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Behind the Business, Faheem sits down with Josh Rowlands, Founder & Head Trainer of In-Line K9, to talk about how working with dogs became more than a career — it became a form of therapy, a calling, and a thriving business.

Josh shares his journey from a 20-year military career to launching a dog training company that now serves hundreds of clients across Ottawa. We discuss the challenges of starting a service-based business from scratch, why teaching owners is just as important as training dogs, and how he balances scaling the business with staying true to his mission.

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Chapters:

00:00 Finding Balance in Life and Business

01:15 The Journey of Inline K9

04:42 Challenges of Starting a Business

08:43 Building a Team and Community

12:22 Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health

16:09 The Importance of Boundaries

18:47 Sharing Your Story and Authenticity

22:22 The Impact of Energy in Training

24:57 Balancing Family and Business

30:13 Future Goals for Inline K9