My commitment to providing the best service
Earlier this year I completed two courses as part of my commitment to provide the best service to my clients. I love learning and keeping up with the most up-to-date, humane, evidence-based knowledge and training techniques to support my clients and their pups with lasting behavior change. In addition to taking formal courses, I love reading, listening to podcasts on animal behavior and training, and seek out opportunities to learn from other pet professionals by shadowing and assisting when I can.
Interview with Tina Wong, Pioneer and Proprietor of Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee
I interviewed Tina Wong for my Pawsitive Resources Tips blog. Tina is a local pioneer in pet shop boutiques in the SF Bay Area. Her store, Molly's Pup-Purr-ee, has been in business since 1988 and from the day it opened, Tina focused on ethically sourced and high quality pet supplies for the discerning pup parent.
From Kibble to Kale: How Your Dog's Diet Shapes Their Mood and Moves
When a client’s dog starts showing unexpected behaviors, one of my first questions is, “When was your last vet visit?” Illness or pain can cause sudden changes in behavior, especially as dogs age. But there are more critical links between health and behavior that’s directly tied to what’s in your dog’s bowl.
Interview with Rahmi Massarweh, Founder and Chef of Dogue
I live near Valencia Street, where Dogue’s flagship store is located. I had heard about and seen the shop when bicycling up and down Valencia but had never been in until I decided to drop in one day. I introduced myself to Rahmi, who warmly greeted me. I asked him if he’d be open to an interview and to my delight, he agreed.
5 Tips for Making Training Your Pup Simple & Fun
Training is a great way to deepen your bond with your pup. It can and should be fun for you and your pup. How do you make it fun?
What my clients say🐾
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A world of difference with leash reactivity
When it comes to rescues, you're never really sure what you're getting into with their personality and needs. I adopted Pelican, a 11 pound yorkie mix when she was 6-7 years old and have had her about 3 years. As we've grown together, she has become increasingly more fearful of large breeds, often lunging and barking on leash.
Jung always put both Pelican's and my needs first, going beyond training tools by making recommendations on gear, treats, motivation, and management tactics. I'm looking forward to continuing training with Jung so I can be the best dog owner possible for Pelican!
—Vaishali
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![Blue Heeler dog, named Bailey, sitting and smiling with tongue out. One of Jung's dog training client dogs.]()
Strengthened our bond
Bailey is a 2.5 year old Blue Heeler who is very sure that what she wants is right. I'm so glad that we had Jung as our trainer; Bailey loved her and would almost wiggle her butt off when she saw Jung coming. Jung helped us to make training more fun, which was beneficial to Bailey and me. I have more confidence that Bailey will listen to the directions I give.
—Rachel
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![Two small, golden, fluffy dogs standing on a dark wooden floor indoors, looking at the camera. In the background are storage boxes featuring cute animal designs.]()
Reduced barking and better socialization
I have been training my dogs, April and her son, Nene, with Jung and it has been a huge help for me. When we started my dogs didn't know sit or touch and now they do. Jung also helped my dogs calm down sooner after the door bell rings and in the company of more people and other dogs.
—Melani
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Better ability to settle down
Jung is a dedicated and talented trainer. She developed instant rapport with our Shih Tzu, Gus, and the payoff of her work with him was immediately apparent in his behavior and demeanor. (Besides that, he absolutely loves her!) Jung clearly loves dogs and understands them incredibly well. If you’re looking for a kind and talented trustworthy trainer who will deliver solid results, then look no further.
—Jill & Caleb
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![A relaxed, happy Australian Shepherd dog with tongue hanging out and looking at the camera, lying on wooden floor near his water and empty food bowls.]()
Peace of mind when we go out
Jung helped me improve my 9 month old, miniature Australian Shepherd, Gary's recall and loose leash walking. Off-leash, he would not come when I called him, which scared me for his safety. On-leash, he would pull like crazy. At home, he listens fine but outside, all bets were off.
I live outside of San Francisco and did a remote behavior and training evaluation with Jung. It was fantastic. It's been a few weeks since our session and Gary's behavior has much improved.
Jung is super knowledgeable and passionate about supporting dog parents like me. I highly recommend her!
— Rob Skiba
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Progress with resource guarding
Highly recommend! Jung is so patient and caring with our dogs. She uses positive reinforcement methods and has been working with our dogs for the past year. Our dogs (1 husky mix and 1 French bulldog) resource guard around food, toys, and us which has been difficult for us to manage, specifically in our home.
Treating resource guarding has been a long process but Jung has helped us implement tools such as Drop, Leave it, hand targeting, and muzzle conditioning. She has helped us become better at noticing our dogs’ behaviors and signals earlier on in order to correct them at the right time. This has been very helpful indoors as well as outside on our daily walks.
We also like that Jung always follows up each session with email notes on what we worked on as well as the actionable items for us to practice before our next session. She is very detailed and responds to any question we have!
—Priscilla Woo
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Calmer and barks so much less now
Jung is such a patient trainer to work with. My dog Strawberry needed a slower approach and Jung was able to go at Strawberry’s pace. We tackled multiple issues in a session and improved each week. She even showed my children some training techniques so we could help Strawberry be more settled in our new home! She is calmer and barks so much less now. I can’t recommend Jung enough!
—Melanie Lacy Kusters
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Prepared us to fly with our pup
Jung is a fantastic trainer. She’s reliable, communicative, and highly professional. She loves and respects dogs deeply and only uses positive reinforcement. Jung plans and guides sessions focused on the top needs/goals you have for your pet. She’s very attentive to meeting these goals and is good at finding extra training opportunities alongside when time allows. We like how she offers pup parent coaching, as well as direct training for your pet to speed up the process and observe her training.
We worked with Jung on polite walking, leash frustration and calm greetings for our 1-year-old mini schnauzer. She also helped us prepare to fly for the first time with our pup (a 5.5 hour roundtrip flight to NY). Jung helped us get our dog to the point where she LOVED her carrier and even scheduled one of our trainings to be a test run at the airport. Both our flights were incredibly smooth, and it was 100% thanks to Jung’s training. Having the preparation and peace of mind from Jung’s sessions helped us and our pup feel confident going into that new experience. We would recommend her to anyone looking for 1:1 training for their pet.
—Adrian & Michelle
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Instrumental in addressing challenging behaviors
We've had such a fantastic experience working with Jung! She’s been instrumental in helping us with our two dogs, Murphy and Ripley, including reactivity with other dogs, leash frustration, and leash pulling. Ripley, who is extremely energetic and easily distracted, has made great progress thanks to Jung’s calm, patient, and positive approach. It has made all the difference and it’s clear she genuinely loves working with dogs (and the people who love them!)
Her deep knowledge of dog behavior and psychology really shines, and she explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. On top of that, she provides notes after each session, product recommendations and simple, actionable homework assignments to help us continue making progress between sessions.
Beyond her expertise, Jung has a special way with dogs—Murphy and Ripley absolutely adore her. Her personalized approach have made training a positive and rewarding experience for all of us. We couldn’t be happier with the results and can’t recommend Jung highly enough to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer.
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Individualized support made training fun & less stressful
My puppy, Luke, is a small chihuahua/poodle/terrier mix who started training with Jung when he was 6 months old. By coaching me on basic commands as well as demonstrating strategies for leash training, potty training, and socializing, I was able to continue practicing those lessons with Luke on my own. I would definitely recommend her if you're looking for a patient trainer for your new pup.
—Bill
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![Chocolate Labrador, named Kodi, sitting and looking up at camera. One of the dogs that Jung has trained.]()
Huge strides with loose leash walking
Our 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab, Kodi, loved Jung! I truly appreciated how friendly, patient, kind, and persistent she was with her. Jung helped make our walks less of a wrestling match (yay!) and with some dog etiquette too. She also helped acclimate Kodi to a gentle leader and cement some basic commands that were not really consistent before. Jung was always happy to share different training tips, tricks, and insights into dog behavior that we could incorporate when on our own. We all enjoyed working with her!
—Deb M.
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Amazing improvement in recall
Jung has been a true pro at reinforcing good behavior and ensuring that our Shih Tsu, Isla, responds promptly to coming when called. We've also really appreciated Jung's focus on positive reinforcement and her patience during training sessions (both dog and owners).
We highly recommend Jung to any dog owners looking to improve their dog's behavior and strengthen their bond. Jung is an incredible trainer who is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. We absolutely adore working with her!
—Alejandro and Doug
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![Maya, a German Shepherd/Plott Hound mix dog, sitting and smiling at the camera with her tongue hanging out.]()
Transformation with impulse control
Ms. Maya is a 3 year old German Shepherd/Plott Hound mix and a total bundle of energy. She loves people and has always had a hard time controlling her excitement as a puppy. However, jumping up to say Hi at almost 60 pounds, is no longer cute.
Jung was amazing with training both Maya and me! I appreciate the feedback she gave me to better understand Maya as her mom and to train her outside of our sessions. Jung was a total delight to work with- would highly recommend!
—Shreya Muchimilli
