Journey of Misfits

Training programs are individualized and include in-home or on-location sessions tailored to the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals. Programs range from one-time consultations to ongoing weekly training, with intensive support for service and therapy dog certification. Training focuses on real-world environments, building recall, leash manners, fear reduction, and handler-dog communication. Service dog applicants must contact Angela directly for application and evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to contact Angela directly for customized pricing based on training needs, including private sessions, service dog evaluations, and ongoing support. Initial therapy and service dog evaluations are offered at no charge.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact Angela directly for scheduling and policy details.

Journey of Misfits Dog Training is run by Angela, a certified trainer and evaluator with 25 years of experience working with all types of dogs, regardless of breed. She specializes in understanding dog behavior and helping owners build positive, communicative relationships with their pets. Angela works with dogs that have complex behavioral issues including fear aggression, reactivity, and lack of motivation, and she has successfully trained service and therapy dogs for clients with mobility needs, cancer centers, and senior facilities. She emphasizes positive, reward-based methods and explicitly rejects physical corrections, focusing instead on patience, small steps, and emotional connection. Her approach is tailored to each dog’s unique needs—such as training a Great Dane who isn’t food-motivated by using affection and respect as rewards. She also offers in-home and on-location training and provides evaluations for therapy and service dog certification at no charge for the initial interview.

Angela and her partner Jarrod are known for their deep compassion, working not only with dogs but also supporting owners through emotional challenges, including grief over lost pets. Their memorial pages honor dogs like Hendrix, Buzz, and Chewie, reflecting their belief that dogs are family. They provide ongoing support, with clients returning years after initial training for new dogs or continued guidance.

The business serves individuals seeking help with difficult behaviors, service dog preparation, therapy dog certification, and family dog training, with a focus on real-world, distraction-heavy environments like restaurants, airports, and public spaces.

Accomplishments

Angela has 25 years of experience training dogs, including military, law enforcement, and first responder dogs. She is certified as a trainer and evaluator for therapy and service dogs. She has successfully trained service dogs for individuals with mobility impairments, enabling them to attend college and live independently. Her work with extremely challenging cases, such as non-food-motivated giant breeds and fear-aggressive dogs, demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Angela by phone or email to schedule an initial assessment. Therapy dog evaluations and service dog applications begin with a phone interview and on-site evaluation, both offered at no charge. In-home or on-location training is arranged after the initial contact.