Poppin’s Success Story —

As a dog trainer myself it was difficult for me to put my ego aside and admit that I needed help with my own dog. For some reason it felt like I had a blind spot with Poppin, I devolved into frustration and damage control as the quality of life in our household spiraled. 

Having followed Jenna and Dog Liaison closely on Instagram I knew she was someone who I wanted to work with. When she announced that she was opening her online Recovering Rover Program I contacted her right away and we got started immediately. 

I was so impressed with the program. From the tools that Jenna has created for her students to develop and track their personal progress, to the unbelievable support that she offers throughout the course. She shows her clients the way, keeps them on the right path, and steadies them when they falter. 

The biggest [takeaway from the RRP] is definitely reading her better, understanding what she is saying when she is fearful, anxious, or excited, and how to manage those big feelings with her. 

[But] There are so many things! Practicing what I preach (hello high pitched voice!!!), tactics like BM, LAT, BAD (specific cues to help her cope in specific situations), cutting my losses on those days that don't turn out how I hoped. 

Thanks to Dog Liaison and the RRP Poppin and I have developed an entirely new relationship. While she has always made me laugh, even at the height of her naughtiness, we now find such joy and comfort with each other. Training is an ongoing process, but thanks to RRP we are on the right track. And I know that Jenna will say that Poppin and I did all of the work, but we honestly couldn't have done it without her! 

[Poppin and I] are so much closer. Our relationship has gone from one full of frustration (on both sides) to a joyful companionship. We play more, and our understanding of one another seems to have improved. There is nothing more joyful to me than seeing her recognize her voice, pop her head up and GLEEFULLY bound over to me with a wagging tail.