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The Girl & Her Spirit Dog Blog
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Evolving Cycles
I started this morning ready to write a blog post, it's been a long time and I have been BUSY. Between starting to train service dogs again to developing the Spirited Canines tech brand, there's little time to focus on anything else. When not working on developing a business you'll find me trail running, climbing, or running around town with Copper & Spirit making friends and memories. A lot has happened since my last post. I was going to Toronto, Quebec, Ottawa, and Squamish
Julia Silverman
Nov 56 min read


Kilometers & Kilograms; Measurement & Meaning.
08.08.2025 Kilometers, Kilograms & Clicks: Measurement, Motivation & Meaning. In today’s article I want to talk about the...
Julia Silverman
Aug 810 min read


It Dawned on Me.
05.08.2025 The Moment it Dawned on Me: How I got here and where I'm going. I want to tell you a little more about my mission. In 2021 I...
Julia Silverman
Aug 58 min read


Dog Days of Summer
21-07-2025 Dog Days of Summer – Making the most of every moment. Its been a month since I finished my successful thru...
Julia Silverman
Jul 215 min read


Spirited Canines: My Tribute & Spirit's Legacy
08.07.2025 The vision behind Spirited Canines. These days, I can’t stop crying. For the past few weeks, I’ve cried nearly...
Julia Silverman
Jul 85 min read


Kilometer Zero: Reflections from the East Coast Trail.
16-06-2025 Kilometer Zero: Day One on the East Coast Trail. As some of you may already know, Spirit and I attempted to take on the...
Julia Silverman
Jun 246 min read


A New Found Me in Newfoundland
What a journey it has been! I left dog training in 2022 to go to university in St. John's. In that time, I have had all kinds of...
Julia Silverman
Jun 168 min read


Thinking About Getting a Service Dog?
08-30-2024 Blog Entry 3: Thinking About Getting a Service Dog? So, you are thinking about getting a service dog. There are so many...
Julia Silverman
Mar 305 min read


The Wrong Metal
04-09-2024 Blog Entry 4: The Wrong Metal: When it Just Won't Stick. It was our first week back on campus from summer break. Spirit and I...
Julia Silverman
Mar 166 min read


Our Spirit is Never Broken
Original Entry: 08-29-2024. Edited: 03-02-2025. Spirit gets sick, feeling ashamed, reflection. Blog Entry 2. As some of you may already...
Julia Silverman
Mar 28 min read


Running in the Rain
27-02-2025 Estee’s Cafe, Running in the Rain, and Staying out of Trouble. Blog entry 24. I finally posted my first blog entry a few days...
Julia Silverman
Feb 276 min read


Hello World: Our Backstory.
Hello World – Blog Entry 1: 08-27-2024. Good Morning Party-People! Welcome to my new blog ‘The Girl and Her Spirit Dog’. To tell you more...
Julia Silverman
Feb 255 min read
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