The Canine Behavior Experts
 We, Sabrina and Jaimee, understand what it feels like to struggle with our own dog’s behaviors and feel embarrassed and overwhelmed and at times, hopeless. To feel like nothing we ever tried worked to help us have the life we wanted to have with our dogs. It’s what drove us to become certified pet dog trainers and behavior experts. We both have a very nerdy drive to learn more, dive deeper, and constantly continue our education as students of all things “dog”.
We know that no matter how overwhelmed you may feel, it is possible to have a better relationship & life with your dog because we’ve walked that journey and come out the other side.Â
Not just with our own dogs, but with hundreds of other families and their dogs as well.
How the Co-op Came To Be
The Canine Cooperative was brought to life in 2022, but the story doesn’t start there. Founders Jaimee Wenzel and Sabrina Joens are both long time dog trainers and behavior consultants (close to 30 years experience between them).
Both of their businesses happened to be in the same town, and they eventually stumbled across one another. What might spark competition with some, developed into an amazing friendship between the two. Their work discipline paralleled succinctly and cultivated a unique opportunity.
After meeting and building the relationship, they began working together while still owning their separate businesses (then Applaws Dog Training and Good Dogma), soon realizing they had actually created a cooperative–which shares a love for creating better communication and relationships with dogs and their owners.
The Team
Sabrina Joens
Co-founder, Behavior Expert
Jaimee Wenzel
Co-founder, Behavior Expert
Taylor Torpin
Social Media Content Creator
Jess Leuze
Caretaker
