Single in Kinston, North Carolina and Love Dogs? Meet Jason Lake
I’m a professional dog trainer in Medford, Oregon, open to meeting the right person beyond my local area. If you call Kinston home, here is a more personal introduction.
A Real Introduction for Someone in Kinston, North Carolina
This page is for someone in Kinston, North Carolina who would rather meet a real person than keep sorting through one-line dating profiles and endless swipes.
My everyday life is rooted in Southern Oregon. I run a professional dog-training business, spend a lot of time working dogs, and compete in Schutzhund/IGP. I also enjoy photography, music, road trips, good conversation, and the kind of humor that makes an ordinary day memorable.
Why I’m Open to Meeting Someone from Kinston
The Southeast is a long way from Southern Oregon, and I would never minimize the logistics. At the same time, I built this site because I would rather be open to the right person than limit the search to one ZIP code.
I am not trying to collect matches. I am looking for one person I enjoy talking with, laughing with, making plans with, and eventually building a life with. That makes quality more important to me than convenience.
What Life With a Professional Dog Trainer Actually Looks Like
Dog Training and Schutzhund/IGP Are Part of the Package
Dogs are not a side hobby for me. Training is my profession, dog sport gives me goals to chase, and the people I train with are part of my community. A relationship with me does not require you to become a dog trainer, but liking dogs—and being comfortable with the fact that they are a major part of my life—would make things a lot easier.
Photography, Road Trips, Music and Everyday Adventures
I like a life that has projects and stories in it. Sometimes that means taking photos, sometimes it means driving somewhere new, and sometimes it is just music playing while I work on the next idea. I do not need constant excitement; I do want someone who is curious, engaged, and willing to make plans instead of always talking about them.
The Kinston questions I would actually ask
I do not want to pretend I know Kinston better than someone who actually lives there. If we started talking, I would rather learn the city through your experience than recycle a list of tourist attractions.
The first things I would probably ask
- What part of Kinston feels most like home to you?
- Are you more likely to plan an outdoor day, find live music, or discover a great place to eat?
- What would your dog say is the best thing about living there?
The Kind of Relationship I Hope to Build
A best friend with chemistry
The phrase I use is a friendship on fire. Attraction matters, but so does being able to talk, tease each other, work through ordinary problems, and genuinely like the person you are sharing the day with.
I am looking for something genuine and long-term, but I do not believe the first conversation has to carry the weight of the future. The first step is simply finding out whether talking feels easy and whether we are both interested enough to keep going.
Single in Kinston and Curious? Start With a Conversation
If you are in Kinston, North Carolina, love dogs, and something here feels familiar, use the contact page and tell me a little about yourself. You do not need a clever opening line. Tell me where you are from, what your life looks like, and what made you decide to reach out.
Want more context first? Read more about me and then decide whether you would like to say hello.

Dog trainer. Competitor. Real person.
I’m based in Medford, Oregon. If you’re in Kinston, this page is an invitation to start a real conversation—not a claim that I live in your city.
A Glimpse Into My Life With Dogs
Before you decide whether to reach out from Kinston, here are a few moments from training, competition, and everyday life.


