Why Weyekin?

I get asked this a lot.

In 1998, I was gifted the opportunity to sponsor a wolf in what was known as The Sawtooth Pack. I had learned a lot through their research during very important school years, so this particular pack I was fond of.

Wyakin was the name of my wolf. I had chosen her because she looked just like my dog at the time—my Husky, Prince.

That very same day that I was filling out Wyakin’s sponsorship form, I was signing up for college and had to choose an email name. I changed the spelling—and it stuck with me the last 20 years.

I’ve used Weyekin as a handle for so long, now, to those who know me well, it’s synonymous with my own name.

Wyakin means “Spirit Guide.” This was the picture I first saw of her. For me, the name is not just a memory—it’s become a symbol of guidance and connection, just like the mission behind Weyekin’s Behavior & Training.