Jennie Pardi

I love dogs! They bring me so much joy!  I have more than 20 years of experience working closely with dogs from raising and training my own to working as a veterinary nurse, veterinary practice manager and providing pack hikes and dog walking, grooming and boarding services.  I have also worked for many years as an educator and have trained other educators in the field of environmental conservation.  I found Koru after adopting my fourth dog Max, a 100lb doberman, hound, shepherd mix who was extremely reactive and aggressive on leash.  Having had such an easy time training all of my previous dogs using a positive only approach, he felt impossible to train.  As a last resort I looked for a company who specialized in training and rehabilitating aggressive dogs. It was a life changing experience and from that point on I was a firm believer in a balanced training approach.  All dogs are different and we need to adapt our training methods to their varying needs and environments. I have always dreamed of being a professional trainer so I went on to complete Koru’s Balanced Trainer Academy: Master Program.  My favorite thing about training with Koru is seeing the transformation in the dogs’ behavior when they are given clear boundaries and consistent training.  I am passionate about coaching clients to bring out the best in their dogs so dogs are not given up or put down due to behaviors that could have been managed with balanced training tools and methods.  When I am not hanging with a pack of dogs I enjoy volunteering at an equine therapy program, paddling in the bay, camping, cooking for my children and all of their friends and spending lots of time outdoors with my dog and human family.