Josh with K9 Optima Joins the Chaos!

In this episode of Sit Stay Rant, Amy is joined by her core volunteer crew: Tiffany, Emily, and Gabby, for a candid conversation with a special guest: Josh from K9 Optima. Josh, a Bay Area trainer with a fascinating past as a corporate investigator and Marine, shares his unexpected journey from organized-crime investigations to building a career training dogs.Together, the group dives into the surprising parallels between the dog-training industry and the rescue world, including the unexpected “drama” behind the scenes. From professional rivalries to ethical disagreements, Josh and the team discuss how they navigate these tensions while staying true to their mission of helping dogs and the people who love them.It’s an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about dream jobs, unexpected detours, and finding community, even when the work gets messy.