I am Jodie Fitzgerald
Licensed Family Dog Mediator ®
& A Certified Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
Specializing in
Dog Behaviour Consultation & Management
I help you understand why your dog behaves the way they do — the emotions, needs, and underlying influences that shape their choices.
When we understand the full dog in front of us, we can create solutions that truly work and help both you and your dog enjoy a better life together.
No matter the age — from pup to senior — every dog has unique needs throughout their life.
Why does your dog do the things you don’t want them to do?
Barking at everything
Biting
Chewing
Chasing
Jumping
Running away
Pulling on leash
Digging
These behaviours aren’t “bad.” They’re communication — driven by genetics, learning, environment, stress, and unmet needs.
When we understand the “why,” we can finally create strategies that support your dog, reduce the unwanted behaviour, and make everyday life easier.
We made dogs part of our families — now it’s our responsibility to help them thrive in the human world.
How L.E.G.S.® Helps Us Understand Dogs
The LEGS® Model gives us a complete picture of who your dog is:
Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self.
When we see your dog through all four lenses,
everything begins to make sense, and harmony becomes possible.
Work One-on-One with a Licensed Family Dog Mediator®
As a Family Dog Mediator and dog–human relationship specialist, I help you understand your dog’s behaviour at its roots — including aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, stress, or conflict in the home.
Together, we will:
• understand your dog’s behaviour in context
• identify what your dog truly needs to feel safe and successful
• create a practical, sustainable management and support plan
• improve communication so life becomes easier for everyone
• help you get back your freedom, confidence, and connection
Inspiration
“Thank you again for spreading scientifically sound, humane dog training advice to the public through your Summit.” Lisa Waggoner
“I have learned so much. Do you realize the impact you have had on all those dogs out there. All those dogs whose humans benefited from your inspiration and your generosity. You have been instrumental in a change that will resonate for years.
What amazing generosity you have shown. What an incredible love for handlers as well as their guardians. Thank you” Robyn Youl
Heartwarming
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Wonderful Update!
After our first training session together, I received a wonderful update:
"He seemed different this morning. Didn't bite me once!"
Then later that day:
"Hey Hun! Just want to tell you how much I greatly appreciate you and love you! He is being a saint with me out and about tonight. He is laying on the floor just chilling! I seriously can't THANK YOU ENOUGH!"