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 "Jennifer helped us so much with our new puppy Lexi. Since we are older and have not had a puppy for many years, Jennifer came alongside us bringing puppy toys, treats, and handouts to read but most of all she showed us how to have fun with our puppy and was very supportive along the way. We also had some good laughs which is a good thing. . Ron and I would recommend her to others who are needing some support and or direction with their dog."

Sally Smith

4/25/2022

 "Our boxer/pit bull mix, Finn, LOVES Jennifer. He's had a patchwork past, so we were very thoughtful and cautious about introducing someone to care for him when we're away. Jennifer knew how to get Finn comfortable around her with just a few preliminary visits - we had expected that process would take months! She went to a lot of trouble to learn our usual routines, Finn's ways of communicating, and all the things he enjoys. When we've returned from trips Finn is soooo relaxed from Jennifer's therapeutic massages that we know for sure we don't have to worry about his being upset while we're away. We couldn't be happier that we found BoneWorx. "

Merlin Arbor

12/12/2021

 "I am so grateful to have found Jennifer! She has such good insight and instinct with dogs, I think she has a gift! I knew when we first met and I introduced her to my pup that she would be a great fit. I am comfortable and at ease knowing she is in charge of my little Klee Kai when out on walks in my busy neighborhood.
Thank you Jennifer for all you do!"

Heather Amorebiets

12/23/2021

"I cannot say enough good things about our experience!
I have watched videos and read books, and taken dog classes but working with Jennifer is what finally made a difference.
I have worked for literally YEARS on the dogs barking at people coming up on the porch, and with Jennifer’s help, that problem all but disappeared in a week.
She helped us develop strategies for leash aggression and for our very serious problem of one of our dogs wanting to bite guests who come into our home.
Our training experience felt very individualized to our dogs. I feel like she really took the time to get to know our dogs and us and to give us training tools that work for them.
Many thanks to Jennifer and Bone Worx!"

Annette Van Domelen

4/27/2022

"Jennifer is helping me with my Texas rescue, nothing is to much trouble…the first appointment was an assessment of me as much as Tennessee, after the next meeting I have more confidence and feel I’m on the right track to do the best for him…homework handouts to refer back to…very responsive to any message…

Jennifer, I don’t think you ever stop !!    

Highly recommended *****” 

Sue, Tennessee’s Mom

5/13/2022

“Jennifer, just wanted to say what a gift you have been these past few months. Your wise, gentle counsel helped me beyond measure at a very low difficult time with Winne. I’m also grateful that I didn’t giver her up and grateful that she had the opportunity to benefit from your skillful training walks. Training Winnie has really helped me, helped us, to bond with each other. My goal continues to be to train her for a service role. She’s off to a good start thanks to you. Lots of work yet to do, I know. It’s interesting how much teaching a puppy has also led to discoveries about myself. Hmmm….the value of being proactive versus reactive. THANK YOU!”  

Donna Chandler

5/13/2022

“With our gate (which we installed a retractable one), we’re doing well here! Mando has gotten better with his stay command, and no more running up and down the steps or out the door. We’ve also improved our walks together. Very little pulling. So thank you, thank you! I’ve given your name/number to a few folks, so I hope they reach out!”

-Angela Greathouse

4/2024

"We are so lucky to have Jennifer in our corner as we continue to get to know our gentle giant, Barkley, who even after two years challenges us every day

Barkley is a 105-pound pit mix who we adopted at 2-ish years old from a shelter. We don’t know his history before that. This guy is super-strong and energetic. We learned early on that he has guarding tendencies. In the first few weeks after he arrived in our home, he was on high-alert at every sound outside the house.

I’ve had big pit mixes before, but I realized quickly that I was out of my depth with this guy. We started to worry about how he would react to people coming to the door, unknown-to-him visitors in our home, etc. We needed help.

So we found Jennifer, and she’s been a treasure and friend as Barkley has settled in and become a (mostly!) good boy in our home. Starting with training sessions, where Jennifer helped us get some insight into the reasons he behaves the way he does and how to ease his mind, to the toys and techniques she recommended to redirect his energy, to her tips for using strict routines to help him know what to expect so he feels secure, I know I’m a better dog-guardian now thanks to Jennifer’s care.

These days, Jenn walks Mr. B twice a week and I know by the way he waits by the door every morning (just hoping it’s Tuesday or Thursday…is she coming today!!?!) he loves her just as he loves us."

Stephanie Helget

7/2024

"Those of us with reactive dogs know the frustration... I tried 2 trainers, books and countless you-tube videos to no avail. I found Jennifer by accident on Nextdoor. I was looking for a pet sitter and she reached out and offered to come over and meet my problematic boxer, Willie. Since then, she has been a delightful resource for dog walks, chats, tips and tricks for distracting a very anxious doggie. And we are seeing improvement! I think most trainers try to convince you that your reactive dog can be fixed. In reality, its a marathon of ups and downs, victories and defeats. Jennifer is honest about it all with a listening ear, support and encouragement. She really has been a life saver! Thank you Jennifer!"

Traci Sweet

6/2024

“I can’t recommend Jennifer enough! She house sat my 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks while I was out of town for eleven days and I could not have left them in better hands. Jennifer took the time to meet me and my dogs before accepting the job to make sure it was a good fit for everyone. Her credentials are impeccable and I knew my dogs were in great hands.   While I was away, Jennifer sent updates and pictures which was awesome! I arrived home to a spotlessly clean house and 2 very happy dogs. She is genuine and reliable and just a really great person. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and will absolutely be having her stay with my two again soon. It’s great to feel free to travel and know that your pets are loved on like they are her own, and your home is well cared for. You couldn’t be leaving your pets in better hands!”

 — Jen, Kofi, and Zuri 

5/2024

"My male mini Aussie, Cosmo, was a reactive 5-year old when Jennifer came to our rescue. And rescue she did! In a few months time Cosmo began to trust his neighbors, other dogs and reduced his reactive response to loud noises and many other pets. Jennifer’s approach is gentle and responsive to the pet’s and owners needs. It is immediately obvious that she cares a great deal about pets and how to instill trust. Cosmo and I highly recommend her for caring and loving style."

Jane Murphy

7/2024

"We had several training sessions with Jennifer and really appreciate her calm presence, patience, and humor!  We had our 2ish-year-old dog for about 8 months prior to working with Jennifer and wanted new strategies for working with a smart and stubborn pup who is highly reactive on leash and listens to commands selectively. She heard our concerns and helped us communicate more effectively and consistently with our dog.  She also helped us make sure our goals were reasonable for our dog's age and personality and then helped us work to meet them.  One of us is a dog veteran and one of us is a first-time dog parent, and she taught us both a lot (without talking down to us).  She was great with our pup and great with us -- highly recommend her work!"

Lynn Mccune

7/2024

"I can’t recommend Bone Worx enough. Jennifer is the most adaptable trainer you could imagine-she’s instinctive. She knows how to get behind the issues whether historical or presenting with the human. After a few training sessions I felt a lift in my confidence. This training wasn’t just for my dog. It taught me to be aware of my own person, my breathing, posture, gestures and tone. I didn’t realize the impact I had on my dog, and it all made sense. It was a incredible eye opener.” 

Carol Rekrab

5/5/2022

"Jennifer is the absolute best! We have worked with her for a decade and she has been a key part of our dog Taiga’s life. Now that our dog is aging, having Jennifer’s care while we are away has been so wonderful. She is professional, attentive, extremely accommodating, and a very clear communicator! I’ve rarely encountered someone who loves dogs as much as she does which comes through in her approach. We received video updates daily which was so nice while we were away. I can’t recommend Jennifer enough for your pet sitting needs!"

Brian Kittler

8/2/2022

“I can’t recommend Jennifer highly enough. She is an amazing lady, clearly very knowledgeable and her love for animals is obvious. Couldn’t think if anyone better to walk our dog while we are at work.” 😊 

Denise

5/10/2022

"Jennifer was great to work with. We got a new puppy that we wanted to work with. What we didn't realize is that we actually had more work to do with the older dog. So that he could handle the puppy. She had lots of great ideas. She even brought over different toys for the dogs to try. I would highly recommend Jennifer's personal training for dogs. She's also very reasonable in her prices." 

Dennis Cozzocrea 

10/16/2022

"Jennifer is amazing! She personalized training for our situation, making the addition of a puppy to our household less stressful. Her ideas on integrating a new dog with our older dog were so helpful. Her kindness and knowledge are outstanding!"

Nick Wilen

9/18/2022

"I had an amazing experience with Jennifer. I adopted my dog from a shelter. He is a sweet boy, but he is already 1yr old and has never been trained before. We had a lot of work to do from potty training to separation anxiety. Jennifer customized our training to fit our needs, which was the best part of our experience with her. She came to my place and she took the time tolearn about me and my dog. She is very detailed oriented and very knowledgeable. I followed her instructions and everything she suggested worked really well for me and my dog. In less than two months he learned basic commands, improved in potty training, and his separation anxiety has decreased a lot. The customized training to my needs was definitely the key to success. Jennifer provided several tools to help my dog settle in and be a good dog." 

Carol Martins

8/15/2022

"I am so thankful I found Jennifer! I adopted Jasper about a year ago and found out he was super reactive pretty quickly after. Jennifer was able to give tips and tricks to help manage his reactivity as well as help me understand how I can help during a major meltdown. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs some help with their pup. Thanks for all you do, Jennifer!"

Megan Weatherly

10/10/2022

"I rescued a young husky from a shelter 6 months ago. He was over 8 months old and had no prior training. He had major anxiety from his shelter life as well as very mouthy and high energy. A real challenge but a sweet boy who needs someone to take the time to get him on track. He requires a huge amount of time and patience. I found Jennifer to help me with him and she has been a life saver! She is extremely caring, dedicated, patient, understanding and knowledgeable. Without her assitance I would not be able to pull off keeping him. I am grateful for her assitance and I can't recommend her enough! "

Rick Miller

1/15/2022

"From the time I met Jennifer on a ‘Meet and Greet’ I knew she was the one I would feel comfortable with for my bouncy golden retriever. She listened to me, made NO judgements and interacted with Cabo in the absolute best manner. You see, Cabo is a VERY excitable dog and needs a lot of focus and patience. I can’t trust him with anyone. Jennifer proved from the first meet, that she was the one I could trust to treat Cabo with patience, love and kindness, even when he could be challenging.

Not only has she proved to be who I thought she was, but she is the same with me. She listens, non-judgementally and is always responsive to my requests or questions. We have hired her to come and take Cabo out in our country back yard for visits on days when I will be gone for most of the day. I don’t really get to see her on these times, so relying on text and email is key. Her dedication and love of her job, combined with a clear understanding of the individual dog is evident always.

I hope to use her services as a trainer at some point. I can’t recommend her enough. You will be amazed at her skills!"

Lori Gamroth 

1/7/2022

" I can't emphasize enough how great Jennifer is to work with. We were so impressed by her attention to detail. She will tailor her style to meet your dog's personality and needs. She is extremely knowledgeable and has introduced us to some very useful training theories and techniques and helped us to implement them with our dog Lily. Even with Lily's reactivity, I have no worries leaving her in Jennifer's hands knowing she will be handled with expert care. "

Christine Ward

1/10/2022

"We highly recommend Jennifer and Bone Worx.  We rescued a handsome amazing puppy, Finnegan, at six-months from the Oregon Humane Society.  Little Finnegan had a lot of trauma in his young life and was labeled anxious and fearful.  He was exactly that, extremely fearful and anxious. 

With Jennifer’s help and guidance, we brought Finnegan home to provide the love and patience he was never shown.  Finnegan needed to be housetrained, would not go in and out of the house, would not walk more than one-half of a block, so much fear.  Jennifer came to our home with handouts, training materials, and helped us with our new family member.  First, Jennifer loves dogs so very much and it shows in everything she does with us.  Second, as we learned about Finnegan and his needs, Jennifer showed us that Finnegan needed to do things on his own time.  Finnegan had never been walked on a leash and we started ever-so-slowly with this training.  We have been working with Jennifer for the past six months and Finnegan is now a happy healthy boy who walks on a leash, loves people and dogs, who has learned to successfully go up and down stairs, go into the big scary garage, and a major step for Finnegan was to get into a car.  He was terrified of cars.  Finnegan now happily jumps into the back of the car to go for rides.

Jennifer has worked diligently with us both showing us how to let Finnegan overcome his fears.  She helps us reinforce training; always helps us to make sure everything is in place for Finnegan to be successful.  Jennifer provides an amazing amount of support for us!  What a great teacher and we wholeheartedly recommend her.

Our little guy is now a 60-pound healthy boy with a smile on his face who is loving life.  Finnegan can still be a little anxious, but we have the tools to deal with the anxiety due to Jennifer’s caring, patience, and love for us as a family.  We are now working on Finnegan slowly learning to be alone for a while.  As he had never been alone, this is a process which Jennifer clearly laid out for us.  She has incredible knowledge about dog behavior and is the best teacher ever!

We cannot image our world without Jennifer in it.  Her expertise, support, and love for our boy made all the difference in Finnegan becoming such a loving dog."

Sheila Christensen

8/18/2023

"I hired Jeni because I was at a point where I was dreading walking my dog. Eddie, very friendly off-leash, was very aggressive to other dogs we would meet walking when he was leashed. 

Jeni took the time to get to know Eddie and understand what our issues were. She provided me with some educational information that really helped me understand Eddie and his point of view. 

We had some very hands on sessions and I learned some techniques to deal with Eddie and the dogs we encountered. 

Hire Bone Worx! So happy I did. 

Julie Kolln

8/18/2023

"We have a 4-year-old anxious Aussie and a 1.5-year-old hyper Border Collie. We’ve been to several different classes, tried medications, met a behaviorist, and nothing seemed to work. For a long time, we felt defeated and that our dogs behavior was a poor reflection of us. People would stare as we’d get out of the car with our screaming dogs and assume we let them run wild. One of the best things about Jennifer is how warm and welcoming she is. I never felt judged -even when Duncan farted right next to her, or when Finn screamed endlessly during their first meeting, or when we didn’t do our “homework.” She took the time to understand our family dynamics and how we work. Jennifer used a holistic approach with her training and provided guidance that aligned with our family and the needs of our dogs. It was the first time I heard, “if this doesn’t work for your family let’s try something else.” For years we’d be repeating the same training tools with no success. Jennifer helped us recognize that we could modify our approach to get positive results. Just like humans, dogs need some extra encouragement at times! Overall she’s been a gift to work with. She’s provided us with training resources and different dog activity ideas (like agility). She is truly invested in our family and has been so incredibly patient. Thank you Jennifer for giving us our confidence back and helping us see how amazing our dogs truly are!"

Jenna Shearer

9/6/2023

"Oh man I want to thank you so so so much for teaching me how to handle Bonnie on walks. Yes she is now in a easy walk face mask. She now walks with out pulling the leash and leaves 70% of the dogs alone now. I can’t thank you enough. You are an amazing trainer/teacher. We(Bonnie and I) learned so much."

Heather West
3/1/2024 

"I’ve been working with Jeni for 6 plus months with my almost 2-year-old boxer Jorja. We started with a meet and greet to see what needed addressing. First it was not jumping on people when they came to visit, that’s really hard with a boxer! Got that under control and moved on to not pulling when we’re walking. We’re still working on that, but with all of Jeni’s great informational pamphlets, her amazing ability to figure out what’s wrong and a plan to fix it, I’m confident I’ll get Jorja under control. I also love that she checks in to see how things are going. Would recommend her in an instant, and have, and I carry her business cards to hand out! Thanks Jeni for all you’ve done for us!"

Kathy West
9/18/2023  

"My dog and I had a great experience working with Jennifer! We worked on my dog self-soothing and regulating his energy when I have people over, and I saw a big improvement with just a few sessions! Jennifer was sweet and patient with my dog and provided us with practical solutions. I would definitely recommend Jennifer to any dog parent who wants to help improve their dog’s behavior (and thus their peace of mind!) Thank you, Jennifer!"

Megan Harney
3/19/2024



 

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