Unleashing Your Passion: Grace Thompson’s Inspirational Journey as a Dog Handler

Deb Palmer
4 min readJun 4, 2023

Grace Thompson, a high school graduate from Naches Valley High School, is about to embark on a transformative journey that will inspire dog enthusiasts and dreamers alike. Her unwavering dedication and pursuit of her passion as a dog handler offer valuable lessons on chasing one’s dreams and embracing the power of canine companionship.

Imagine standing at the precipice of your future, knowing exactly what ignites your soul. For Grace Thompson, that moment arrives as she graduates from Naches Valley High School this week. Like a guiding star, her unwavering focus has remained fixed on her aspiration to become a professional dog handler. As you read Grace’s remarkable journey, allow her story to serve as a catalyst, inspiring you to identify and pursue your own unique calling with the same fervor and determination.

Grace’s path to becoming a skilled dog handler began during her formative years, where a serendipitous encounter with her first Siberian Husky, Zelda, sparked a lifelong passion. Together, they delved into the captivating world of dog sports, exploring the exhilarating realms of the Fast Cat sport and the art of mushing. Grace’s determination to forge an unbreakable bond with Zelda, using unconventional methods such as employing a snowboard to teach mushing, epitomizes the…

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Deb Palmer

Author & Freelance Storyteller — Sweeping humor and gut-wrenching truth from under the rug —