Welcome — I'm so glad you're here.

Paws With Purpose Coaching was created for one reason: to make sure no one has to figure out owner-training a service dog completely alone. I'm Brenda Renou — a coach with over 11 years in social work who knows what it means to walk a hard road and need someone in your corner.

This newsletter is for you if you are a person with a disability who is training — or thinking about training — your own service dog. Whether you are just starting out or deep in the process, you will find practical tips, honest guidance, and a community that truly gets what you are navigating.

Every issue is written with care, with purpose, and with you in mind.

Who is this newsletter for?

This newsletter is for anyone with a physical disability, psychiatric condition, invisible illness, or any other challenge who is exploring the path of training their own service dog. It is also for veterans navigating PTSD or TBI, and for anyone who has ever been told that a service dog was out of reach for them.

You belong here. And your dog can do this.