Jess Niggemann, IAABC Member, FDM (in progress)

Puppy Socialization, Group Classes

Jessica Niggemann was quickly thrown into needing to learn dog training, dog body language, and dog behavior modification when she and her partner welcomed home their first ever puppy, a Vizsla, in 2018. Obi was a puppy with big feelings, dysregulation, hyperactivity, anxiety, and medical problems that took a while to figure out. Jessica has had a life-changing journey with Obi, helping him rehabilitate and figure out how to feel more comfortable in our human world. She has taken many classes with both of her dogs from a number of well-respected positive reinforcement trainers throughout Portland and online, learning a myriad of techniques to assist dogs that struggle in life.

Jessica has been working professionally with dogs since 2022. She has experience with puppy training, puppy socialization, adolescents, general life skills and manners, reactivity, and foundations for sport dog training.

She particularly loves helping guardians and their dogs figure out how to communicate better and have a healthy and secure relationship. She believes it’s important to prioritize and care for both canine and human needs and welfare in training. She is committed to studying and utilizing humane and ethical training and teaching methods. Jessica is excited to be with the Noble Woof team helping with Puppy Socials and filling in for classes as needed.

When she’s not professionally training dogs, you can find her training her two Vizslas in life skills, nose work, agility, rally, and conformation - or just having fun hiking with them or frolicking in neighborhood parks. You will also find her enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the PNW while gardening, hiking, bicycling, or camping. She is also a nurse and plays the violin in a community orchestra.

Credentials:

  • Family Dog Mediator (FDM) through Kim Brophey's Applied Ethology L.E.G.S.program (in progress)

  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Member

  • Grisha Stewart Academy, Diamond Member (continuing education)

  • BSN, RN (Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse)

  • BA, Geology