Military Service to Master Dog Trainer: The Story of In-Line K9

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. Stay connected with #behindthebusiness : 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/behindthebiz_pod📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-the-business-podcast/ Chapters:00:00 Finding Balance in Life and Business01:15 The Journey of Inline K904:42 Challenges of Starting a Business08:43 Building a Team and Community12:22 Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health16:09 The Importance of Boundaries18:47 Sharing Your Story and Authenticity22:22 The Impact of Energy in Training24:57 Balancing Family and Business30:13 Future Goals for Inline K9