[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S948-S949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING VALOR K9 ACADEMY

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
Today, I am pleased to honor Valor K9 Academy as the Idaho Small 
Business of the Month for March 2022.
  Headquartered in Horseshoe Bend, Valor K9 Academy has established

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itself as one of the premier dog training companies in the Nation. 
Following their combined 20 years of Active-Duty service in the U.S. 
Air Force, veteran owners Amy and Justin Pishner realized their 
lifelong dream of training dogs and opened Valor K9 Academy.
  Thanks to Amy and Justin's passion for training dogs and dedication 
to providing individualized service for each client, Valor K9 Academy 
has gained national recognition since its founding in 2014. What 
started as a two-person company has grown sixfold, with locations in 
Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. The success of Valor K9 Academy has 
also allowed Amy and Justin to open a second business, Valor Protection 
Dogs, which they operate out of Horseshoe Bend.
  In addition to developing lifelong relationships with its canine 
clients, Valor K9 Academy has immersed itself in the community. The 
business routinely donates proceeds to support local rescues and Idaho 
veterans in need. Thanks to its efforts, Valor K9 Academy is a beacon 
of entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit for all of Idaho to behold.
  Congratulations to Amy, Justin, and all of the employees at Valor K9 
Academy for being selected as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for 
March 2022. Thank you for your service to our Nation, and thank you for 
serving Idaho as small business owners and entrepreneurs. You make our 
great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and 
success.

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