Melanie S. & “Winnie”
Miami, FL
Winnie’s RRP Success Story —
Picture this: I have a brand new, super sweet, ADORABLE, and very playful mini aussie puppy named Winnie. She is practically perfect… except for one problem… she cannot stand being alone. I prepared for the puppy biting, the stealing of all household items, and pretty much every common puppy problem you could think of. I had no idea that she would have this extreme fear and anxiety related to the idea of being alone. I incessantly researched separation anxiety and found tons of advice ranging from aromatherapy to putting on classical music. I set up cameras and watched Winnie whine & howl for hours on end, which in turn caused me to cry just watching it. In one of my late-night internet searches for some explanation for this problem I came across Jenna’s youtube channel and more specifically a video about separation anxiety. She briefly explained the training process and I remember finally feeling like I foundsome sort of direction. I ended up messaging her to schedule a training consult and the rest was history.
Throughout the five months I’ve known Jenna I have honestly felt like she has become a friend, mentor, and huge part of Winnie’s and my life. Whenever I need her she is there for me. You don’t even know how many times I have emailed her in a panic late at night about some new behavior Winnie is displaying that worries me. I have messaged her countless times asking any and every question that comes to mind. I send her videos of Winnie to review and get feedback on. I even find myself thinking how proud she would be when Winnie does something good.
The thing that makes Jenna so special is that she will answer your panicky emails with calm and reassurance. She will spend so much time and effort in her response and be as detailed as humanly possible. She’ll give you real world examples to help you understand the concepts better and see the perspective of your dog. She will answer every single question in a timely manner and end every message asking if you have more questions. She will go over any videos with you and let you know some of the body language cues you may have missed. Jenna will literally become your source for all things dog training.
The thing that sets her apart from the rest is that you will feel her passion and dedication for this job in every single conversation you have with her. I still struggle with Winnie’s separation anxiety as it is not something that can be ‘fixed’ quickly by any means. With Jenna’s help and insight into a training plan for Winnie we have made incredible strides in her overall confidence and ability to learn that being alone doesn’t have to be so scary. You have to put in the time, the dedication, the work, and most importantly… the patience.
Jenna makes it all feel possible, she makes it feel like the time and effort will be worth it. She makes you want to have a positive attitude in order to achieve a positive result. She inspires me every day to believe in myself and in the capabilities of my dog. I promise you, once Jenna becomes a part of you and your dog’s life you will not be able to imagine it any other way. From the bottom of mine and Winnie’s hearts, thank you for everything, we love you!