1:1 Coaching
in the Northern Indianapolis area. Virtual training available.
1180+ Hours
spent working with people and their dogs to improve behaviors.
100% Custom
personalized plans designed for you and your dog.
Zero Judgment
no matter your experience level or training history. All are welcome.
SERVICES
Dog Training for You and Your Dog
When you work with me, you’ll benefit from a rare combination of expertise: I’m a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner with a master’s degree in Animal Behavior and Welfare from Purdue University. Combined with nearly 15 years of working with animals in many different capacities, I’ve perfected my relationship-centered approach for training dogs of all backgrounds.
Here are some of the behaviors I can help you with.
HEAR FROM SOME CLIENTS
"JoAnna has helped make walking with Archie more enjoyable in addition to teaching him to ignore window distractions and leave objects when we ask."
Alyssa, Steve, and Archie
"JoAnna’s approach is down to earth, practical, positive, and most importantly IT WORKS."
Kelly, Matt, Zeus, and Circe
"With JoAnna's help Auggie is now a very confident boy and a joy to be around."
Sabrina and Auggie
Free Intake Call
We’ll start with a free intake call to assess your needs and how I can help you.
In-depth Consultation
Soon after, we’ll meet in person for a more in-depth consultation where we will begin to piece together immediate next steps.
Customized Plan
I’ll create your custom plan, designed to meet you and your dog where you are — it won’t work if it doesn’t work for you.
Private Lessons
From there, we’ll start in-person lessons to work together on topics specific to your plan. You’ll receive next steps and skills to work on without me.
Practice Sessions
Follow up practice sessions are available as needed for supervised training and guided troubleshooting.
Graduation
You’ll soon take training into your own hands: My goal is for you to not need me anymore!
Intake Call
FREE
15-20 minute phone call to review basic information and decide on how best to start.
In-Depth Consultation (1.5 Hours):
$250
A longer session where we’ll dive into your training goals and your dog’s history. You’ll be equipped with techniques and next steps that you can implement right away, even before our first lesson.
Private Lesson (1 Hour):
$200
I’ll work with you and your dog so you can better understand the “why” behind your dog’s emotions, and give you the tools you need to predict, adapt, and change them.
Practice Session (1 Hour):
$125
A supervised practice session to empower you and your dog as you work together.
ABOUT
Hi I’m JoAnna.
I’m JoAnna Rogowski, MS, KPA CTP, a Westfield, Indiana-based Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner with a master’s degree in Comparative Pathobiology (Animal Behavior and Welfare Concentration) and bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University.
My passion for animal behavior began while working at a vet clinic in high school, which inspired me to make a career out of it. Between college and grad school, I took a five-year detour to teach high school science in South Texas through Teach For America.
My graduate research focused on the effect of caretaker interactions on dog welfare in commercial breeding kennels. During that time, I completed my Karen Pryor Academy certification and started seeing private training clients, specializing in fear and reactivity. In early 2024, I started working at Veterinary Behavior of Indiana where I’m thrilled to continue learning about all things behavior!
My husband Phil and I share our home with two dogs: Foxy (Chihuahua mix) and Maple (Red Heeler mix), and a cat, Booger. In our spare time, we enjoy going on hikes with the dogs, playing soccer, and trying out new restaurants.
My Journey with Maple
Maple, who we rescued as a puppy just before the COVID-19 lockdown, struggles with a number of challenges: fear, reactivity, and anxiety. Working with her has been a valuable case study in humane training and patience. She’s made amazing progress, but dog training is a lifetime thing and we’re in it for the long haul.
If you’re struggling with your dog, know that I understand what you’re going through — and I promise it gets better.
The dog you want is in your hands.
Start changing the way you think about dog training. Schedule a free intake call today.