LIFESTYLE
Hyde expresses she would not be where she was without her three companions by her side. “My dogs have their different quirks and moments that shine, and have made me grow and taught me more things than I can count,” shared Hyde. Bumper , a golden retriever, is Hyde’s literal “golden” child. As her go-to assistant in dog- to-dog reactivity training, Bumper holds four obedience titles, two trick titles, and a therapy certification. River , a German shorthair pointer, is as Hyde states, a typical high-energy, high-anxiety pointer. He’s the go-to for training that involves mental stimulation, such as performing high-level tricks, off-leash obedience, and hunting. River is often used for distractions during training with high enthusiasm and barking on command under his collar. “He has one of the best tricks out of the bunch, which is jumping off of a wall,” Hyde said with a chuckle. Moss , a six month old British yellow lab, is the newest addition to The Golden Academy pack. “Moss is just starting, and he’s got a long road ahead of him in the dog sport and hunting world,” said Hyde. Hyde’s goal for Moss is to take over some responsibilities Bumper holds. “Bumper may be 3, but he acts like he’s 13,” laughed Hyde. "My dogs have their personalities, & each brings something different to the company." SYDNIE HYDE
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