Jodie Fitzgerald
Certifications: Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Training Division (LFDM-T) and Sheltering Division (LFDM-S) through the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology program; Aggression in Dogs Master Course Graduate; Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (pending); Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Memberships: Licensed, Bonded, and Insured through Dog Adventures Northwest
Jodie is a science-based, force-free dog professional with extensive experience in behavior support, enrichment, and rescue. As a Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience providing holistic care to humans, she brings a thoughtful, compassionate, and whole-dog approach to working with dogs in the real world. Guided by the LEGS® Model and Total Welfare framework, Jodie helps dogs feel safe, confident, and capable of self-regulating as they explore their surroundings—whether on neighborhood walks, forest trails, or everyday adventures. She works with dogs of all ages and a wide range of behavior challenges, including fear, reactivity, and confidence building.
Jodie shares her life with four small dogs, each with a unique journey that continues to inform her work. From rescue and puppy-mill survivors to a dog once facing euthanasia for aggression, her dogs are living proof of how patience, understanding, and compassionate support can help dogs truly thrive.
Jodie is passionate about enriching dogs’ entire lives—creating opportunities for curiosity, movement, and connection through meaningful outdoor experiences and supportive daily routines that strengthen the bond between dogs and their people.
Jodie uses she/her pronouns.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We cannot speak highly enough about Dog Adventures Northwest! We have an active breed requiring a lot of exercise both physically and mentally and were searching for a service that catered to our needs. Kerry, the owner, who is absolutely lovely, listened to our needs and has paired us with knowledgeable trainers who know their stuff when it comes to managing both individual and small groups of dogs. We hit the jackpot! Our dog always returns home from her adventure day happy and tired (yay!) which never fails to bring a smile to our faces. The pick up and drop off service cannot be beat! These are folks who love what they do and it shows. We all look forward to adventure days and are grateful to Kerry for creating something so wonderful.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ These folks are the best! Our 6-year-old German Shepherd has so many great adventures, and her life is fuller because of Dog Adventures Northwest. Our "puppy" is not always easy, but they train her well, they're kind, they show up on time, they take great photos, and they are, overall, are terrific!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have had a great time training with Dog Adventures Northwest. They have formed a strong bond with our pup, Rufus! Although they said he was smart and well-behaved, he didn't really pay that much attention to training. But the advice, games, and tips they gave us are helping our girls interact with Rufus in a positive way. Thank you Dog Adventures Northwest!