Jess Hengsteler - Area Pet Trainer

06/15/2024

My last graduates at PetSmart! I've really loved my time here, but I'm ready for the next chapter in my career!

Advanced : Dolly, Onyx, Maple, and Brigid
Puppy : Milk, Lucy, and Annie
Intermediate : Remmy and Mochi
Beginner : Shadow

06/04/2024

Hey everyone! I've decided to leave PetSmart after 8 years and step out on my own! The following link is for my new business, so if you're needing any in-home training or petsitting of any kind, please reach out!

My last day is June 15th at PetSmart, then I'll be doing things on my own! I'm so excited to keep training, but for myself.

If you've ever had a positive experience with me training or petsitting your dogs/animals and wouldn't mind leaving a review on my new page, that would be greatly appreciated!

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04/27/2024

I always want you to stay safe, so if you're concerned about the weather, I understand if you want to postpone. Just call me or message me, and we can always reschedule.

Stay safe!

04/25/2024

Hey everyone! I'm looking at supplementing my income using Rover for petsitting, and was hoping that some of my current or past pet parents would be willing to write reviews for me about how I am with your animals! If you're willing to help me out (and there is no obligation whatsoever to do so), please DM me your email address so I can send the link for you to write your review!

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

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03/29/2024

Winston graduated Intermediate!

03/28/2024

I'm back at PetSmart! I've missed you all and am excited to see you again!

12/09/2023

Thursday graduates!

Intermediate : Cody, Roscoe, Otis, and Minnie
Beginner : Oakley, Trina, and Birdie

They all did so well! I can't wait to see you all again in the spring!

12/03/2023

Graduates from this week!

Puppy : Obi, Duke. Tiny Angel
Intermediate : Apollo
Another Puppy : Remmy, Snow

So proud of my grads this week!!

11/30/2023

Hey! I'm still running classes, but I know the weather isn't great, so if you aren't comfortable coming, I understand!

Stay safe and warm!

10/28/2023

Saturday Beginner Graduates!

Princess Anna, Leo, Keke, Buddy, Boss, Roscoe, and Ruby

This was a big class and they all did very well!

10/28/2023

Weekday graduates!

Intermediate : Penny and Cooper
Puppy/Beginner : Papi, Roscoe, and Ember
Privates : Charlie

10/02/2023

Congrats on graduating Puppy and Beginner!

Maeta, Thomas, Chevy, Quincy, Scotch, Honey, Coco, and Ginger!

09/27/2023

Canine enrichment is important! If your dog is anything like Rigby, she gets bored, quickly. So I prep a lot of her enrichment ahead of time, so when I need them, they're already ready. What you're seeing here is 4 snuffle mats and a snuffle ball, which she will go through by Sunday. They have two types of treats plus some of her kibble, so its worth it for her to work for them.

09/24/2023

LiLi and Arlo graduated puppy class!

09/21/2023

Just know I'm more concerned about you're safety and health! I do still plan on running classes, but if you need to reschedule, just let me know!

09/13/2023

Last photo dump! Finally caught up! Thank you again for your patience!

09/13/2023

Even more photos!

09/13/2023

More photos! Again, I appreciate everyone's patience for these taking a while to be uploaded here.

09/13/2023

I apologize for the photo dump. As most of you know, I've been struggling the last few months, so unfortunately these are getting posted super late. But I still wanted to show off my excellent students! More to come!

06/28/2023

I apologize for the graduation pic dump; I fell behind on posting.

Beginner : Waylon, Trixie, Ozzi
Privates : Mila
Intermediate : Apollo, Maizie, Carl
Puppy : Bucee Bean, Stella, Odin

06/15/2023

Weather Alert for today (6/15)

Classes will still currently run; however, if a tornado warning goes off, I will cancel classes and push them back a week.

As always, if you don't feel comfortable coming in, please don't worry about it. I'm more worried about you and your dog's safety.

06/01/2023

If this is the case, just let me know and we will figure something out!

05/11/2023

Weather Alert!

04/21/2023

I hate that I have to write this, but my heart dog passed away yesterday. I'm grateful to have had the time with her that I did. Riven was the reason I got into training and why I'm so passionate about dogs giving consent, understanding their body language, and for anxious/reactive behaviors.

I apologize in advance if I struggle over the next few weeks with teaching, and I appreciate your grace and understanding. 🐾💕

04/13/2023

Grads from last week!

Puppy - Inu
Intermediate - Dalton, Millie, Bruno
Advanced with CGC - Apollo, Mabel
Advanced - Smalls

They have all done so wonderfully and I'm so excited to continue working with all of them!