Jodi Dempsey ~ Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Owner
I've been passionate about animals my entire life. Growing up, my household was never without pets; dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, fish and hermit crabs to name a few. Numerous pets "followed me home" and became members of the family. I also brought animals home from school - the science class mouse was quite a surprise! I've been pet sitting since I was in junior high and continued to do so for friends and family while working my "real" job. As an adult, I've shared my home with dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, ferrets, a chinchilla and a gecko.
In 2010, I adopted Dakota, who was quite fearful of other dogs and could be a handful at times. Never having worked with a fear reactive dog before, but determined to make life better for Dakota, I completed Penn Foster's Career College Dog Obedience Instructor/Trainer program and found every class, webinar and book on dog behavior that I could, to learn how to help Dakota. After extensive behavior modification training, Dakota lived happily with Sammy (a Yorkie) for five years before he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dakota also made a few doggie friends with our neighbors. I had found my true passion. In 2013, I began training dogs professionally. During this time, I found many of my clients didn't have the time to walk or exercise their dogs due to busy lifestyles or health issues. Many clients couldn't find a reliable pet sitter, but didn't want to impose on friends and neighbors either. Seeing a need, I opened Dakota's Dogs and am now blessed to be doing what I love, every single day.
In 2010, I adopted Dakota, who was quite fearful of other dogs and could be a handful at times. Never having worked with a fear reactive dog before, but determined to make life better for Dakota, I completed Penn Foster's Career College Dog Obedience Instructor/Trainer program and found every class, webinar and book on dog behavior that I could, to learn how to help Dakota. After extensive behavior modification training, Dakota lived happily with Sammy (a Yorkie) for five years before he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dakota also made a few doggie friends with our neighbors. I had found my true passion. In 2013, I began training dogs professionally. During this time, I found many of my clients didn't have the time to walk or exercise their dogs due to busy lifestyles or health issues. Many clients couldn't find a reliable pet sitter, but didn't want to impose on friends and neighbors either. Seeing a need, I opened Dakota's Dogs and am now blessed to be doing what I love, every single day.
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