We love to travel but also have a dog that is quite dog-reactive. It limits kennel options almost completely. We met Jen through a community of dog owners and found out she has experience with similar reactivity issues. It's a relief because unless an owner has experience with reactive dogs, it's hard to understand. Jen gets it, and we trust her completely! I know first hand that she has learned from some of the best in the business as far as dog training, and she uses that knowledge to provide an excellent, safe experience for her clients. We can't thank her enough for allowing us to travel knowing our girl is in good hands! Jen keeps a structured environment, and I know my dog will have a walk and play time. She always comes back from Jen's pooped! Thanks, Jen!

- Steph and Layla

I’ve always been very nervous about boarding my dog. He’s really dog-reactive and opportunistic. When Jen started offering boarding I was thrilled! She has so much experience from training her own dog- and people-reactive dog, along with her shadowing and fostering. When my dog is with her, I know he’ll be safe, happy, fulfilled, and challenged (in a good way). The lines of communication are always open and I love seeing the pictures/video of my dog during his stay.

- Brittney and Wyatt

As someone who has been involved the dog training/raising community for several years, I know how important it is to 1. address your dog with consistent and fair expectations, 2. set your dog up for success in multiple different situations and 3. provide appropriate mental and physical relationship-building outlets for your dog to have the most fulfilling life. Anyone who strives to do this consistently for their dogs knows how hard it is to do this day after day, let alone find someone else who can consistently perform to the highest standards of care for their pet when they’re not around. Let me tell you - Jen is that person. I work so hard everyday to give my dog the best life possible, and somehow, Jen does an even better job with my dog than I do! She listens well to your expectations and instructions (and follows through beautifully!). She updates owners often throughout the visit and gives us a thorough summary of what the dog did during the day (with all the victories and things to work on). I am so incredibly impressed with @maudeandthebulldogs - words fail when it comes to describing how sincerely I recommend Jen’s services. Do yourself (and your dogs!) a huge favor, and book with Jen!

⁃ Kali and Chester

Jen has taken care of our dog multiple times and each visit she goes above and beyond our high expectations. She is very consistent with updates, pictures, and messages when we need to communicate with her. Her set up is ideal for our anxious dog as he thrives on structure and consistent expectations. Our dog truly enjoys a holiday when he is with Jen as she clearly makes all dogs in her care a top priority. Jen is our first choice for our dog boarding needs and we recommend her to all of our friends and family. We are so grateful for her!

- Jenny and Forest

I learned about Maude and the Bulldogs, and ultimately Jen, through a mutual friend on social media. After checking out her Instagram page, it was easy to see that Jen had a lot of experience with dogs, a lot of patience, and most importantly a lot of love for animals. I decided to give Jen a shot when I was in need of boarding services because I loved the idea of having the comforts and structure of home and having other dogs to socialize with in a controlled setting. Prior to dropping Duke off for his stay, Jen took the time to get to know Duke, offered opportunities to ask questions and discuss how a typical day goes in our household. We boarded Duke with Jen for four days and did an excellent job keeping me up to date on how his stay was going. I really enjoyed all the photos she sent me over the course of his stay, all the Instagram stories she tagged me in, and all her reports on his little quirks giggling about them together. Communication throughout was stellar. When the time came to pick him up, he was excited to see me but wasn’t begging to go home like he had previously when I boarded him with our local vet. I could tell he enjoyed the extra TLC and really enjoyed his stay. My favorite part was his doggy report card detailing various aspects of his behaviors which provided us feedback to work toward improving. We love Jen and did not hesitate booking Duke for an additional overnight stay less than a month later. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Jen many, many more times in the future.

- Kim and Duke

Jen had taken care of our pup Walter on numerous occasions. There is no one we trust more with our boy than Jen! We can rest easy knowing he is in great hands when we are away. When we drop Wally off he has such big butt wiggles it’s clear he loves his time with her and her gang.

Jen does an amazing job catering to the unique needs of every dog she boards. Being new to the area we did not have friends or family who could watch our pup the way we wanted. It was a relief to know that Jen would take care of him the same way we would. We love seeing the daily updates of how much fun he is having on Instagram and the additional photos Jen provides. We also love that Jen is able to provide a balanced training environment so that our Walter can maintain (and improve!) his training while we are away. We recommend Jen to everyone without hesitation! She will love on your pup the way you would! Thank you Jen!

- Jess and Wally

I met Jenn through the KANE9 Shadow Program. Working along side her, I knew she was someone I could trust my dog with.

Beau was with Jenn for about 10 days while my wife and I was on vacation. It was great to see updates on Instagram and our boy having a good time. It’s also nice to know that she is keeping up the same structure (if not more) that we have at home for our boy (because he needs it 😅). Beau stayed with Jenn during the cold winter days in Madison and even with that she still made sure his needs were met.

I would definitely board Beau with Jenn again!!

- Chris and Beau

We boarded our high energy, nutcase Pit Bull Terrier recently while we were busy welcoming a new baby!

I was so happy that Sophie was able to have some structured fun while we were away. I love the home setting, It's definitely not like a traditional boarding facility, so it isn't total chaos! I also loved seeing the updates on Instagram and seeing her play with a small group of social dogs as well as receiving individual time with Jen.

When Sophie returned home, she was in a calm mindset which was very helpful while we are transitioning and introducing our new baby. Also loved the detailed report card that was sent home!

We will definitely be using Jen again in the future!

-Amber and Sophie

Ottis is extremely sweet, but is opportunistic and loves to see how much he get away with. We don't feel comfortable boarding him in a typical 'kennel'. We drove from Milwaukee to Madison to board Ottis because we wanted him to be set up for a successful boarding and our minds to be put at ease while we got married and went on our honeymoon and that is exactly what Jen provided!

It was so nice to see the updated Shutterfly album with some photos during his stay and be able to see what Ottis and the other dogs were up to on Instagram stories! (Yes, I am one of those dog parents that loves seeing that even on vacation :) )

Ottis came back from boarding with his skills tuned up, which was so nice! We could tell that Jen really worked with him on many things, but especially his heel.

Thank you so much for providing a safe and fulfilling boarding experience for Ottis, Jen and Tyree!

-Shannon, Joe, & Ottis

“I can’t recommend Jen highly enough! Our pup is often nervous around new people, can be reactive, and resource guards around other dogs. After telling Jen about him, she was happy to host him and went out of her way to make sure he was set up for success in her care. Her method for handing him over to her at drop off was perfect and clearly made him feel comfortable. As soon as she took him I could tell he would do great with her. She spent time immediately getting to know him rather than just putting him straight in the crate. We loved being able to see the pictures she posted throughout his stay, and they showed that he was having a blast. We don’t live in the area, but I would absolutely board him with her again if given the opportunity.”

-Natalie & Kaldi

“I am SO happy I found Jen for a boarding option in Madison. Grotto is dog reactive especially on walks and is really challenging for our family/friends to watch when we are out of town. It is amazing to have peace of mind knowing he is being well taken care of and fulfilled. Jen posts fun updates and photos, so organized, and reliable. It’s an extra bonus that we aren’t stressing our family out with watching our dog! We appreciate you so much, Jen!!”

-McKenzi and Grotto

“We are so grateful that we found Jen! She is absolutely fantastic with our 100lb mastiff American bulldog mix Boone. She manages his energy and sometimes tricky behaviors expertly. You can tell he has so much fun there and it’s so nice to know we do not need to worry one bit when we are traveling. She reinforces good behavior and his training , usually with him coming back better behaved than we left him. We drive from Milwaukee to bring Boone to Jen and it’s worth it every time. We could not more highly recommend someone to care for your dog! Thanks for all you do Jen!”

-Sam, Danny and Boone

“We are beyond grateful to have Jen in our lives. Remy is reactive, and even after going through an extensive board & train program, only will coexist around certain people. Jen (and Ty!) are those people for Remy and we never have any worries leaving her in their care. Her Oh Baby program is also phenomenal and took a huge stress out of the picture when planning for our first baby.”

-Remy, Elizabeth, and Patti

“Jen is SUCH an excellent teacher and trainer... I would HIGHLY recommend working with her! She is so passionate about what she does, is a wealth of knowledge, and treats her clients and their dogs with such love and grace!! During our session, she quickly resolved all anxieties and fears we had. She also was extremely thorough, explained things so well, and we left feeling confident about being able to implement change (thanks to her teaching and patience!). Jen is also excellent at communicating and made scheduling so easy!”

-Ridley and Kelly

“We love her ability to personalize her services to meet our dog’s needs. We cannot imagine a better trainer for our dog! She makes him feel calm and comfortable. Jen goes above and beyond for all her clients, 2 and 4 legged. She continuously offers training tips and empowers owners by creating an inclusive community. Lambeau cannot wait to be back at Jen’s!”

-Lambeau, Shannon, and Steven

“We are so fortunate we found Jen when we did! I first took Millie to see Jen when she was offering one on one training. We did about 3 sessions with her, in which we accomplished so much! The first session I remember being so overwhelmed and even crying on my way home. Millie was just a lot to handle. By our last session I had changed so much as a person, which may seem crazy to say, but it’s true! She opened my eyes to the world of balanced dog life and I couldn’t be more grateful. Jen is not only a great dog trainer, but also a great human coach and advocate. She helped me prepare for tough sessions, and was always available to chat if I had any questions. I love having the option to board Millie with Jen where I know she will be safe and well taken care of. I fully trust Jen and continue to recommend her services to friends and family!”

-Millie and Coty

“We were blown away by how quickly Cosmo changed in those first few days after meeting with you. It was like an immediate change of him not pulling and lunging and doing much better when the kids had the leash. And the barking was also almost non-existent. We have had some great hikes with Cosmo out at local parks which as been great, and he is doing better in the car when we set the rule that he had to have all paws on the floor (instead of looking out the windows or sitting next to the kids).”

-Cosmo and Lisa

“Make sure to go check out Maude and the Bulldogs. We’re thrilled to have Jen as our trainer. After our first session I feel more confident in my abilities since I have direction and guidance. River looks forward to our daily sessions! We can’t wait to level up.. Thank you, thank you Jen!”

-River and Trisha

“Jen provided a wonderful short lesson with Harli & I. Her skillful talent to work with any type of dog is incredible! She is passionate in what she does and it is evident in her amazing work with both the dog and owner. Jen provided great tips and tricks for us to use at home. She really cares about you & your dog's relationship and well-being! I definitely recommend trusting Jen with your dog's needs!”

-Harli and Brittani

“Everyone with a dog needs to do a minimum of one training session with Jen. I struggled for over a year with my dog having some pretty severe reactivity while on the leash and in our home. I tried some of the techniques that a previous dog trainer gave to us, but nothing was working. I was so frustrated because I didn’t know what had changed in our relationship or how to correct it and I had gotten to the point where I just thought Lucy couldn’t be a dog that got to be around other dogs that’s she didn’t already know and like. I was told by our previous dog trainer that due to Lucy’s breeds she’d always be reactive, she’s an American Bulldog, Boxer, Pit mix.

I found Jen on Instagram and I was so impressed with her training philosophy that I figured I’d try it, I had very low expectations but was still optimistic. Within the first five minutes I was beyond impressed with Jen’s positive outlook and communication style. She did such a great job of not only explaining the techniques but the why behind them. To say that working with Jen completely changed our relationship seems dramatic, but it’s not. Jen taught me how to be the owner that Lucy needs; she showed me how with clear communication and boundaries it allows Lucy to live her best doggo life.

After working with Jen for four sessions, we made so much more progress than I ever expected! I’m so excited to work with her and work on things that I never thought I’d be able to do with Lucy. Now rather than feeling on edge and anxious, Lucy is so calm and mellow. She’s an absolute goof ball and cracks me up every day, we now have a lot more moments of goofy time and a lot less of me feeling stressed and frustrated with her not listening. She also gave me the tools to recognize when behavior is slipping and to be productive rather than reactive. I can now recognize when I’m getting to relaxed with our boundaries and how to adjust my behavior to get the best out of Lucy’s behavior.

I am beyond grateful for working with Jen and I look forward to continuing to work with her. If your on the fence, please take that leap of faith because it will change your relationship so much for the better.”

-Lucy and Kate

“Our dog Frank has always been a high strung dude. Taking him out walks with out baby and golden retriever resulted in more arm pulling and frustration than joy from the walk. Jen is a dear friend of mine and gently mentioned using a prong collar to correct and communicate with Frank a little better. She came over one day and spent 15 minutes with Frank and the prong collar and we’ve been able to walk him stress free ever since! 15 minutes changed our walks forever and we’re so grateful for Jen!”

-Alysa and Frank