Hi! I’m Jung Fitzpatrick 👋🏼

I’m a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant based in San Francisco and Walnut Creek, CA. I work 1-on-1 with pup parents, like you, to create a harmonious lifestyle with your fur ball. My mission is to teach dog guardians how to change frustrating behaviors with effective, positive reinforcement training methods. Let me support you in bringing out the best in your pup in a responsible, respectful, and FUN manner!

Jung training, kneeling and feeding Luke, a small chi-poo mix puppy.

I can help you with

☑️ Alert barking

☑️ Barking and lunging on leash

☑️ Jumping on guests when they enter your home

☑️ Loose leash walking

☑️ Mild reactivity and resource guarding

☑️ Cooperative care (grooming and being handled by others)

☑️ Setting your new puppy up for socialization, enrichment, and foundational skills such as crate training, recall, wait, and more!

Cases I refer out

❌ Severe aggression (ie. your dog has a history of biting)

❌ Separation anxiety

Let’s get started

A little about myself…

I always knew I wanted to be a dog momma🐾

Not just any dog mom, but a well-educated and responsible one. So, I began volunteering at the SF SPCA in 2014. There I knew I would learn more about dogs and get my puppy fix while preparing for my future fur baby. What I didn’t know was that I would fall in love with working with dogs as well.

The SF SPCA was my first real dog-training experience and education. I worked with the sweetest, friendliest, cuddliest pups to shut down, fearful, and stressed dogs. I learned how important it was to teach the behaviors I wanted and to train in a positive, punishment-free manner. I also realized that there was so much more to a well-behaved and healthy dog than being able to perform basic cues such as “Sit,” “Down,” and “Come.” I began taking shelter dogs on Doggie Day Dates and fostering them too. Since then, I’ve continued to grow my skills and knowledge as a professional dog trainer.

Qualifications

  • Certificate in Training and Behavior Consultation (CTBC) from the Dog Training Internship Academy in San Francisco

  • Mentorship with Sharon Wachsler of At Your Service Dog Training

  • More than 600 hours as a Dog Volunteer, Mentor, & Foster parent with the SF SPCA

  • Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Sitting Volunteer

  • Member, Pet Professional Guild (PPG), the only professional membership association that subscribes to positive training methods

  • Pet First Aid & CPR certified through PetTech

  • Canine Science Symposium 2024 attendee

  • Continuing education through Dog*Biz Thrive! Mentorship program

  • BA from Scripps College, Claremont, CA

  • MPA from Baruch College, CUNY, New York, NY

Jung holding two black and tan puppies and smiling

A pair of pups we fostered during the pandemic.

Fun Facts

  • Cat momma to Una, a gray domestic medium hair tabby we fostered and adopted from the SF SPCA in 2022. I’ve trained her too!

  • I’m a photographer by trade. The photo of the gray kitty is a portrait of our fur baby, Una, that I took in my studio.

  • I have practiced Vipassana meditation since 2014, which has helped me cultivate compassion, empathy, patience, and calm in my work and daily life. My logo is an open lotus flower with a paw in the center, symbolically centering my dog training and business ethos in my longtime practice of Vipassana.

  • I bike when possible to my clients’ homes - good for me and the environment!

  • When not working with, learning about, or thinking about animal behavior, I enjoy dancing, traveling, and spending time with my humans.

Gray tabby cat sitting with flowers against pink background

A portrait of our sweet kitty, Una, by me.

What my clients say🐾

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Blonde Shih Tzu, in a down position facing and smiling at the camera

    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

  • 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

  • French bull dog standing and looking towards a white husky mix sitting on the beach.

    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

  • White poodle mix sitting and looking into the camera

    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

  • Luke, chi-poo mix pup, on his back, in a silly pose, grinning up at the camera.

    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

  • 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.

  • 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