Fire to Foundation: What Dog Training Taught Me About Rebuilding Life | Nicole Ellis | TEDxAltadena

basically means I spend most of my day handing out snacks and convincing other people's dogs that I'm more interesting than a squirrel. My husband and I along with our two dogs lost our Altadena home in the Eton Canyon fire. Today I'm going to share with you what dog training taught me about rebuilding a home and reclaiming our lives.From a very young age I was obsessed with animals. I can't think of a birthday I didn't ask for a pony. And throughout my career, I've helped thousands of animals and their pet ...