Years later, Tonya looked back on her journey and marveled at how far she had come. From dirty K9 girl to respected trainer and mentor, Tonya had transformed her life and the lives of those around her. And it was all thanks to a scruffy little terrier mix named Max.

One day, Tonya hit rock bottom. She was arrested for disorderly conduct and spent the night in a dirty, overcrowded jail cell. As she sat in the darkness, she realized that she needed to make a change. She couldn't keep living life on the edge, constantly getting into trouble and hurting those around her.

At first, it was tough. The trainers were tough, the work was hard, and Tonya struggled to keep up. But as she began to work with the dogs, something inside of her started to shift. She loved the feeling of being around the animals, and she found herself looking forward to each training session.