Episode 67. How to Train a Human with Jessica Fisher, Dog Trainer & Pet Health Coach

We’re diving into an age-old question today: do dog trainers train dogs … or people? As a dog trainer and pet health coach, Jessica Fisher has a lot to share on this topic.

Despite having some “not so great” experiences with pets when she was growing up, Jessica was on her way to becoming a bit of a crazy cat lady when she met the man who would become her husband … and his chihuahua.

But it took her dog Kimberly, a rescue who came with separation anxiety, for Jessica to find her calling as a dog trainer.

Jessica and I discuss everything from how to work with a dog trainer over Zoom to how vulnerable it is so share your story on a podcast.

Jessica is also a member of the Two Podcasts Club – you can listen to her on The Parenting Reset and Pet Health Junkies. I highly recommend listening to Jessica share her story on the episode: Why Are Dog Moms Not Having Kids?

Jessica & I discuss:

Her not-so-great childhood experiences with pets;
Becoming a crazy cat lady-in training;
How Jessica became a dog person;
Her meandering career path before dogs;
How Kim’s separation anxiety led to Jessica’s dog trainer career;
Why Jessica chose to learn positive reinforcement training;
Does Jessica train dogs … or people?
How did Jessica become a fellow Dog Health Nerd?
Jessica’s view of how your dog’s nutrition, health and wellness affect their behavior;
What inspired Jessica to start her 2 podcasts – The Pet Parenting Reset and Pet Health Junkies;
Tips for working with a dog trainer remotely over Zoom;
What’s the difference between a dog trainer and a behaviorist?
Being Dog Moms without children