Big Tail Waggin’ Dog Training

We started working with Roseann when our (at the time) one year old deaf dog, Lola, started having serious behavioral difficulties. We had previously sought help from another local trainer, but her problems only worsened despite our efforts. After an in– depth consultation and meeting, unlike the other trainer we had consulted, Roseann strongly urged us to first seek professional veterinary help before beginning training with her.
Because at that point we felt helpless and as though we were out of options, we decided to heed her advice and visit UPenn’s Behavior Department to meet with a team of veterinary professionals. Roseann joined us that day so she could be involved with the planning of Lola’s subsequent training protocols as suggested by the Veterinary Behaviorists. I believe the efforts of the interdisciplinary collaboration that day saved Lola’s life; it turns out that she had several underlying medical conditions that were exacerbating her existing behavioral issues.
After that visit, Roseann tirelessly worked with us to follow through with the training protocols given to us at UPenn. Things started to slowly improve with Lola and we finally began to see positive changes. Once unable to have any houseguests, Lola learned to become tolerant of visitors by engaging in alternate behaviors that made her feel safe when they arrived at the house. Once intolerant of unfamiliar humans approaching her, we learned how to use counter conditioning exercises to help her remain calm and non-​reactive.
We continued working with Roseann for the next several years and have made progress which I never thought possible. Although Lola’s fear and anxiety will always prevent her from behaving like a «typical» dog, we’ve successfully learned how to manage her behavior so she can live a happy life.
Roseann’s compassion and empathy is unmatched, as she treats each client as she would her own dog (s). Roseann remains abreast of the most up-​to-​date research and utilizes only the most humane, scientifically based training techniques with her clients. It is these qualities which set her apart from others in the unregulated field of animal training. We are forever indebted with gratitude to Roseann for sharing her expertise and knowledge with us.