Jodie Fitzgerald is a Licensed Family Dog Mediator ® Helping dogs and humans find understanding, trust, and connection through compassionate, science-based training that supports total welfare and lifelong harmony. It maintains a professional tone while preserving warmth and credibility, and it reflects your depth of experience across human care, dog behavior, and welfare.
---
**About Jodie Fitz
gerald, LFDM-T**
I am Jodie Fitzgerald, LFDM-T, and I have been dedicated to the care and wellbeing of both humans and dogs for over 30 years. My work is grounded in a lifelong interest in holistic health, behavior, and psychology. I spent 24 years working as a nurse, where I developed a deep respect for the connection between physical health, emotional wellbeing, and lived experience. Over the past decade, I have focused this lens on dogs, becoming a Licensed Certified Family Dog Mediator® and a Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor. I am committed to ongoing education and continually expanding my understanding of dog behavior, welfare, and individual needs. I have several years of hands-on experience caring for and working with some of the most challenging dogs entering Border Collie rescue, including dogs struggling with fear, aggression, separation anxiety, and the lasting effects of neglect or mistreatment. These experiences have shaped my calm, thoughtful, and compassionate approach. I genuinely enjoy complex cases and believe progress is always possible when dogs are supported properly. In addition to training and mediation, I have experience caring for boarding dogs in both kennel and home-based environments, always prioritizing safety, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. My own dogs continue to be my greatest teachers. Each came with their own history and challenges, and while none are “perfect,” they are happy, resilient, and well-adapted. Together, we continue to grow and learn every day. I am dedicated to helping dogs and the people who love them live in harmony—building understanding, trust, and lasting relationships. I believe in you and your dog.
— Jodie Fitzgerald
