Testimonials
My dogs get nothing but the best. I have known Jody for about 12 years. She has trained three of my dogs over the years both in private sessions and puppy classes. Jody Rosengaten is the only trainer I will ever use. She is abundantly knowledgeable and uniquely in tune with dogs. Jody succeeds in getting her point across to them kindly and efficiently. The dogs respond to her with true understanding. Her book was inspiring to read and so enjoyable because Jody's wit and personality was apparent throughout. It is also an excellent resource for when in doubt. Pam
Jody helped us with three VERY different puppies, and all three turned into great well-mannered dogs. Her puppy school is some of the most fun I've ever had on a Saturday morning. She helped us prepare the dogs for the arrival of our twins and has continued to work with our "bossy" dog as the kids grow into toddlers. All get along just great. I can't say enough good things about Jody. Gail
I met Jody 14 years ago, shortly after I acquired my first German Shepherd, Sheba. I was looking for a trainer and saw that Barnes& Noble had a dog trainer scheduled to speak. I attended the presentation and was impressed with her "train with love not fear" approach and her big dog Rerun.
I signed up for her group classes bringing along my 11 year old son. Jody pointed out that Sheba was timid and that timid dogs could become fear biters. She stressed that we would need to work with Sheba regularly and consistently to overcome the timidity. Sheba graduated from class and was my best girl for 13 years. She welcomed other dogs into the household and was part of the group when company visited. Jody showed that lots of love and structure was what Sheba needed.
A year ago I acquired my current shepherd, Phoebe. No shyness with her and full of joy. I looked to Jody again to help with training. Jody still has the magic. After a 40 minute session with Jody, my exuberant Phoebe was no longer trying to bullet out the door when I was putting out recycling or getting the mail. I highly recommend Jody - her positive attitude and love of what she does is contagious and the dogs feel it! Debbie
I work with a gentleman who has mental retardation. Approximately seven years ago, he adopted a six month old mix female from the pound. She was adorable but quite the handful. I was looking for a dog trainer who would have the patience to work with someone with a disability. Jody was recommended to me by a veterinarian. We all loved Jody immediately. From day one, she took both man and dog into her heart. Jody recognizes that each human and dog relationship is unique. She had been an advocate for this special man and his faithful friend when a family member thought it would be too difficult for the dog to continue to live there. This gentleman absolutely lives for his dog. I am so grateful to Jody for all she has done for making their relationship such a success story. Michelle
Jody's dog obedience class was informative, well-paced and lots of fun! My dog, a very scared rescue, gained a lot of confidence and skill from it -- and as a new dog owner, I did too! Cornelia
Our bichon was a little shy and unsure of himself when he first met Jody. Over the course of working with her at our home and in classes, he gained confidence, learned how to meet new people and dogs. He is now happy to meet and greet anyone anywhere we go and we love feeling confident that he is an attentive and gentle friend to anyone he meets. Louise
Jody is magical when it comes to training and behavior modification of canines, and my dog Michelle absolutely idolizes her!! Jody definitely thinks like a dog and knows how to bridge the language barrier between humans and canines. I really like her method of training, she is positive and gentle with the dog, and direct when training the owner. It is heartwarming to see how loved she is by her canine clients! 2 extremely happy clients! Lori and Michelle