From paralegal to dog psychologist and trainer, meet Hilary Pratt

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Today I’m introducing you to Hilary, founder of Pack Love in San Diego. Hilary’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and following the unexpected signs. After years working in operations and project management, while also navigating undiagnosed endometriosis that left her burnt out, she found herself searching for a new path. What started as a desperate attempt to help her own reactive dog led her into the world of dog psychology, community pack walks, and eventually building her own business. Now, Hilary runs Pack Love and co-founded Wisdom of the Pack, a structured day camp for reactive dogs. In this conversation, she opens up about: How a bridge job as a paralegal gave her the space to heal The transferable skills she carried from her corporate career into entrepreneurship Why our detours, setbacks, and “nonlinear” paths are actually our training ground The deep lessons dogs can teach us about trust, presence, and joy Whether you’re a dog lover, a career changer, or someone figuring out your “messy middle,” Hilary’s story will give you hope that second chances are always possible, even if they come with a few paw prints along the way.