About

Linda Jessen, owner & dog trainer of Obedient Dog Training.  Pictured here having fun with her Best Buddy!

Linda has over 14 years experience working with dogs professionally.   She watched many of her pet sitting clients struggle with stressful problems like jumping, barking and pulling on the leash.  Having gone through the same struggles with her own dogs, she wanted to share how to help other dog owners experience the freedom and fun of having a happy companion that listens!  From leash pulling, barking, jumping or counter surfing, together we will fix those problems so that you can start having a fuller, stress free life with YOUR best buddy too!   

Linda has worked in the dog care and animal care industry for over 14 years.  She has worked for private AKC show kennels, helped foster rescue dogs, caring for and training dogs through her pet sitting/dog walking service.   Linda has also enjoyed participating in dog training groups and dog sport activities, where she had the chance to  learn from many experienced dog trainers spanning different breeds and disciplines. They include  successful dog sport trainers, show dog trainers, retired and active duty police and military K9 trainers.  

Over the years of working with dogs (and horses) Linda found that there was quite a lot of confusion to sort through all the different ideas and methods for training. None seemed to address how to work with a dog as a unique individual.  It's like trying to complete a puzzle without all the pieces or even having a full picture to go by. Or methods would work for one dog but not another.  Then you were alone again when the class was over or the video/book was finished. Linda's goal is to help dogs and their owners quickly, safely and effectively find the pieces of their dog's puzzle, using methods that work best for them and their dog so that families and their dogs can achieve life long understanding, enjoying time together more fully!