The Family Dog: Behavior and Training

About The Family Dog I help families raise confident, calm dogs through a behavior-first, relationship-based approach. I've worked with puppies through seniors, rescues with big feelings, reactivity, anxiety, inter-species conflict, and bite histories. My goal is a safer, happier home for both humans and dogs. Experienced with rescue transitions and behavior issues (reactivity, anxiety, conflict) Relationship-building and trust as the foundation for change Treating: Reactivity, anxiety, inter-dog conflict, bite history, leash pulling, barking, home destruction, aggressive behaviors Rescue adjustment and life-stage support from puppy to senior Offer in-person and remote training - ****************** About Jessica, your trainer I started working with dogs at age seven and continued animal care for other people through my teen and college years. I then adopted my own dogs, a black lab with infinite energy and smarts, and a pit-mix with one of the roughest starts to life. After a season as a structural engineer, I returned to my lifelong passion—working professionally with dogs, using the knowledge I've gained along the way. I’ve collaborated with behaviorists, obedience trainers, hunting trainers, and teams who raise guide and service dogs. I’ve helped dogs with extreme separation axiety, bite histories, inter-dog conflict, and adjustment at home. My approach is relationship-first, focused on building trust so dogs can learn and thrive.