All service dogs are trained by me,  Jill Forster

" I do train these dogs in approximately two to three days".  That is the field work and task.  I designed this program and I am capable of training the dogs in this time with the client one on one.   I would like to mention that very often there is a lot of work that I do prior to training with the clients.  Making sure I have doctor reports, making sure the dog fit's the person lifestyle. It can be a good week of my time, I like to think of my training time as, before, during and after. My goal is to make it as easy as possible for the clients"   
 

 

Lesley and Atticus

I just want to thank Jill for changing my life!  What she was able to do to train my dog to assist me with my low vision disability was incredible!  In addition to the tasks related to my sight, she was able to see the anxiety I had when out in public and identified several other tasks to help me with that as well.  My dog, Atticus and I are forever grateful to Jill.

 

Katie and her dog Finn

"I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am to have worked with Jill. I knew from the first call I had with her that she is a very genuine, empathic, and passionate person. In training with her it is very clear that she knows what she is doing, so listen closely, every minute is packed full of knowledge. I will forever be greatful to Jill. Finn is the first dog of my own. It was very nerve wracking because I very much wanted him to be successful. Jill came right in and helped Finn build the foundation to become an excellent service dog and along the way helped me become a more confident handler. Finn became basically bomb proof during training with Jill. Considering in the first hour he went through a train, dogs, and a horse passing by. At the end of the weekend Finn was passing by little kids in stores (Finn LOVES little kids) with hardly even blinking an eye.

 
At the end of the day, I know that working with Jill is the best decision I have ever made for Finn's training and for my mental health. Having a service dog is going to change my life and being able to be there, and tailor what Finn learned to my disability made the experience even better. Because of COVID, Jill and I trained virtually, which sounds scary, but it was very effective. Since I was the one handling Finn at all times, I knew that I could do everything that Jill and I worked on with him.
 
Jill is a fantastic human being and a fantastic dog trainer."

 

    Hannah and Finn

    After struggling with a few different psychiatric disorders, I knew that having my dog trained as a psychiatric service dog would be very important to help me cope and manage my disorders. I did a lot of research before contacting Jill, whom I found online. I knew I wouldn't be able to spend tens of thousands of dollars and I also knew I wanted to be there for the entirety of training because psychiatric service dogs are so unique to each individual's needs. At first I was skeptical because Jill trains in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin and does the training in a few days. However, she EXCEEDED my expectations. Jill really works the dog and makes sure they have all the tasks trained specifically for you and act in an appropriate manner in public. Get ready to train all day and work, work, work!  Training in a small town was also great because every store employee knew Jill and spoke very highly of her. They were all so nice to me and complimented my dog too. I can't stress enough how amazing this experience and would recommend Jill to everyone! I now have my dog task trained along with the foundation for him to be a working service dog for years to come. Thanks Jill for truly changing my life. I (and Finn) am forever grateful to you.

 

Lori & Ezra

 Hi all! I had been searching for someone to train a service dog for me. I can’t begin to tell you what a great find I had with Jill! I’m an ex-police office,  and Have suffered several traumatic events in my life,and if that’s not enough, I suffered a severe head injury (TBI) which exacerbated my ptsd and caused several other issues which made my life horrible! Jill is by far one of the best trainers I’ve ever met! After a quick assessment of myself and my dog she knew what I needed from him she worked a miracle for me and and Ezra working hard and catching on quicker than quicker than anyone could’ve ever expected. Jill has a special way with dogs and I truly believe she knows what they are thinking! I came away from this experience with a very intelligent service dog who goes above and beyond what I ever expected and Secondly I found a good friend in Jill! Thank you Jill for everything you’ve done for us and thank you for being there!

 

Karma

This dog was trained in North Carolina by

 Jill Forster, Owner and operator of

J.F. Service Dog and Obedience Training

When I initially found Jill I was drawn to her demeanor and ability to answer my questions.  Now, I am amazed.  I rescued a lovely beagle who had spent a great deal of time crated.  She is so exuberant as everything is new to her.  Jill turned her into a talented psychiatric service dog that is ready to assume her duties immediately.  She has learned public access skills and appropriate tasks specific to my condition.  At first I was skeptical that this could all be accomplished in a week, and perhaps with anyone else it would be impossible.  Jill doesn’t know the meaning of impossible.  In my week with her, my service dog has been well trained and I have gained the skills to be her handler as well as the confidence to venture out into the world again.  The training is intense and I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who isn’t determined, but for those of us who are willing to work to get better Jill is truly a miracle worker.

           Angel Colbert

 

Tara and Arhcie

I thought about training my lab Archie as a service dog as my anxiety and PTSD had caused me to live a hermit lifestyle. I depended on my husband to get groceries for me. If worse came to worse, I could always use Amazon. I would plan errands around the least busy times. It was time to make a change in how I managed my mental health. With the support of my medical team, I started looking for trainers to see if my current 8 month old lab would make the grade. The trainers local to me were either a franchise or not force free trainers, both being important to me. I happened to come across Jill’s website - nothing fancy just the facts and reviews. Reading her background made me feel at ease enough to contact her via email. Her kindness came through in her response and we spoke a few days later. She asked a lot of questions about me and my needs and expectations. I sent video of myself and Archie and she agreed to train us. I was anxious about it being over Duo,but looking back it might have been for the best. If I couldn’t get Archie to do something during training and Jill could, I would’ve shut down. We had several sessions over Duo before we went for our weekend training. I almost didn’t make it to/through training the first - my anxiety was crippling. Jill was so patient and kind. She changed the plan on the fly to accommodate my anxiety attacks. She was a calming presence the entire time, it was like she was there in the store with us. Archie started tasking during my anxiety attacks, which I attribute to the instruction and training we did prior to our weekend. We finished training in 2 1/2 days. Jill really can train a dog in a weekend. If you are lucky enough to be accepted as a client for training, you are in good hands and will not be disappointed. Jill reassured me through the entire process that Archie was capable to be a psychiatric service dog. I felt she could relate to my issues, that I had no need to be embarrassed about anything. I not only found a trainer, it feels like I found a friend. For the first time, I feel like I have hope. I feel like I have my life back and it’s because I found Jill and she chose to work with us. My husband and I feel truly blessed and over the moon.

 

 

 

 

 

Isabel and her dog Maze

 After having a very long battle with social anxiety, I knew I was losing and needed a helping hand. Instead of helping hand I found a helping paw! I did a very large amount of research for service dogs and found Jill's website. After looking at her website for a few hours and having a very nice conversation with her, over the phone, I decided that she would be the best fit to help train my dog Maze! I was a little nervous at first because I wasn't sure that my dog would be a good service dog (because she was a rescue and may have issues I didn't know about) and I was very anxious to meet someone new! Jill during the first meeting was very kind and understanding of my social anxiety. and gave me lots of reassurance that my dog would do well as a service dog. Jill did  amazing with the training! The first meeting was in person and she taught me how to make my dog heel and ignore. We did most of the training over duo. I was a little skeptical about this but I believe it was the same as if she were in the store with me. She gave me great advice on how to train my dog on her different tasks.This part was of course done over duo and she even used her own dog as an example. We trained my dog after only one intensive weekend of training. Jill also is there to help after the dog is certified if there are any problems or questions. Thanks to Jill I already feel less anxious in the store simply just having my baby girl with me. I would recommend Jill to anyone who is looking for a psychiatric service dog trainer. Jill is a very sweet and caring person to those who come to her for help. I loved having the honor to meet and work with her. It was amazing hearing about her life and about all her animals! Thank You Jill for working the Maze and I. I greatly appreciate all she has done!

 

Glock and Brooke

 I would just like to send you a huge Thank You! 
 
When we started our search for a specialized trainer we found Jill on the internet.  I made the call and asked my questions.  Jill was very sweet and explained the process and took the time to understand our situation.  We presented her with the breed of dog we were in the process of getting and she did her research.  She was with us every step of the way. She took the time to speak with the breeder to make sure we got the right dog.  Jill was very patient with us and checked in with us daily.  Days before our training began Jill had to put her dog Fred, down.  She stayed strong and was able to keep her training schedule.  Jill was amazing with our dog.  She made sure that things were done right and used the dogs strengths to our advantage  Brooke and Glock formed a stronger bond and together they succeeded in their training.  I am so happy with our choices.  Everyday Glock does an amazing job helping Brooke.  With Jill's training and patience simple everyday things are now able to be done.  Thank You Jill!

 

 

 

Jedi, Jeannie and Mark

Jedi, now a trained service dog.

Thank you so much Jill for training Jedi and working with us.

 

 

 

Duke

I take Duke out everyday and he is doing great. Appreciate all you have done for us.

Will keep you updated.


The Dahls

 

 

Justin and Minnie

I am Justin and my service dog Minnie. When I first got Minnie she couldn't even sit and Minnie learned in short time. Jill was honest from the start, worked well with Minnie and knows how to read a dog. I really appreciate the the excellent work and time Jill put into training Minnie.

 

Natalie and Luna.

Thank you for everything!! Luna learned a lot but I did too! Now I can be a  better mom to Luna.  And thank you Dapper you are a star!"

 

The Life of Riley

When I met Riley, he had given up and at that point I had given up too - I actually think that's why we're so perfect for each other. I adopted Riley from the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter in Tomah, Wisconsin on January 20th, 2014. I made this day his birthday, he is 4 years old - according to his paperwork, but Jill and I both agree that he's between 2 and 3 - way tooooo much puppy energy. Before arriving at the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter, he was in an Ohio kill shelter. He was due to be killed when the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter rescued him. I don't know where he was before that or what he has experienced, but I do know that I am so glad that they rescued him; I can't imagine anyone wanting to kill him; and I can't imagine my life without him now. He is my child in every since and now an amazing service dog; he has had to overcome so much to become the service dog he is today and I am extremely proud of him. Even though I've only had him for a short time, he has already helped me tremendously.

When I met Riley, he had given up and at that point I had given up too - I actually think that's why we're so perfect for each other. I adopted Riley from the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter in Tomah, Wisconsin on January 20th, 2014. I made this day his birthday, he is 4 years old - according to his paperwork, but Jill and I both agree that he's between 2 and 3 - way tooooo much puppy energy. Before arriving at the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter, he was in an Ohio kill shelter. He was due to be killed when the Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter rescued him. I don't know where he was before that or what he has experienced, but I do know that I am so glad that they rescued him; I can't imagine anyone wanting to kill him; and I can't imagine my life without him now. He is my child in every since and now an amazing service dog; he has had to overcome so much to become the service dog he is today and I am extremely proud of him. Even though I've only had him for a short time, he has already helped me tremendously.

So now we're together as a team. And even though we had both given up before, we now get a second chance. Jill told me one day that the meaning of Riley was "a carefree existence" - "to be set free" - and how prefect because we've both been set free.

Georgie

Cassie and Azlan

We rescued Azlan from a high kill shelter in Georgia. He turned out to have a great temperament. We took the 4 1/2 hour drive out to Jill's to start our training. The first day I was nervous because he seemed to take a little bit to catch on. But when Jill started  going through stores and restaurants he surprised me. He did well, and nothing seemed to bother him. I was a little unsure at first when Jill said we could be done training by day two maybe three.  Jill handled him with heal and manners, and Azlan did learn his legal task as well. Jill also turned Azlan over to me and  carefully watched for no mistakes.

When we got home and went to two different stores he did pretty well. He got compliments from some customers how well he was waiting in line with us while we paid for our things. He did fantastic when we stopped. At Starbucks and had some drinks; so well I rewarded him with a puppaccino when we got back to the car. It's up to me now to continue the work and keep up on the fine tuning of Jill's training. Over all I am very pleased and feel he will do very well as my Service Dog.

Thanks again for training us and making Azlan a good little helper.

 

Mackenzie & Noni

"Jill trained my dog Noni exceptionally well and we were even able to finish training on the second day. Thank you Jill for everything, and I'm so happy to be able to start my new life with Noni. "
Thank you,
Mackenzie

Hannah and her dog Leo

We were very pleased with Jill’s Service Dog Training

Jackson and owner Cynthia 

“I am not elegant enough to say how much I appreciated the work Jill did with Jackson, and her one on one training style.”

 

 

Tina and newly trained Hercules!

This is the second service dog Jill has trained for me.  Zsizsi is going into retirement now. Hercules will take her place.

 

I believe Jill is a darn good dog trainer. Jill can train the dogs in the time she does, if people listen to what she is saying, and do what Jill asked of them. Jill is not only training the dog, she is also training the person, if the person listens to Jill then there are no problems, if the person is not willing to listen to her advice I am sure it would take longer.  Jill does all the training, no middle person or volunteers. Jill gets the job done,  and both of my dogs worked extremely well.

 

 

 

Ellie

 She was brought to me as the stubborn Lab who could not be trained.

 Ellie is now well mannered and doing very well happy to say!

    “ Jill did a really good job, after one other trainer did not succeed.”

 RICK

 

 

 

Fritz

Fritz was trained to help aid a man in a wheel chair.  Find the phone? Where is it? Ask Fritz he will find it and bring it to you! And more. Good obedience and comfort dog.

 “Jill did a good job.” 

 Wanda

Tonya and Bronx.

Jill and I both thought this German Shepherd dog I wanted, was going to be euthanized the night before I was going to adopt him for Jill to train.

I called her as I thought that that very night they were going to euthanize him we were both so extremely concerned.
  Fortunately in the morning I called and I got Bronx just in time. We are all grateful.
Bronx is  a big bull headed boy. When we drove up to Jill,s and got out of the car
he started rearing and barking and pulling. Jill Said I didn't sign up for this!

Immediately Jill took charge of Bronx and they began working together and she had
him in a very short period of time so very well mannered , completely different.

To  think.that nobody wanted him.

Now Bronx is my service dog
He is well trained and I'm very pleased

Thank you Jill

Owner & Lou Lou

''Thanks so much Jill"

 "Now I have a chance at new start in life with my Service Dog."

 "Thank you again for giving me my life back Lou Lou is just amazing at her job thank you so much for giving me my life back."

"Lou Lou is still working strong, she was trained two years ago."

I want to say thank you to Jill because she helped shape Lou Lou into a great service dog in two days! The other day I was at a funeral and there was another "service dog there" that was jumping pulling and whinnying because that dog wanted to check out my girl Lou Lou who had acknowledged there was another service dog in the room but listened to the sit stay leave it command and she didn't even care there was another dog because she was so focused on me. So thank you so much Jill for making her a awesome dog! 

Jake

came to me for obedience training, all 165 lbs.

“ A success, definitely satisfied”

John

Jim and Abby

Another satisfied client and his Service dog,

Abby was saved from a life in the shelter"

http://youtu.be/Hj1rLgx5m1Q

Jill,

I looked at several card shops for the perfect card. I couldn't find one that sad truthfully how grateful I am for what

you have done for me and my family. You hade given me a new lease on life and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

With Abby by my side I will be able to work again, I will be able to go to a store with out having to drag someone with me. Thank you for taking good care of my special girl for me. I am not gifted with words enough to express to you my eternal gratitude. So I hope that you understand that I am forever in your debt for the service you have provided

Jim, Melissa, and family

Abby the wonder dog strikes again! Earlier today I went to my brothers house to help him with some yard work. After the yard work was finished he decided we should go check out this new mega grocery store. (It's called Woodman's) I had never been there but I have seen a few commercials and heard my mother talking about it. I took Abby expecting a casual shopping trip, expecting the usual amount of people shopping there maybe 25-40 people at the most. What we walked into was the busiest store I have ever been in.

 

There were about 20 people just standing in a line to grab a cart (buggy). The place was loud and there were just tons of people. And to top it all off this store was beyond just a large store. Picture almost a super walmart but only food. The liquor department at this place was about the size of the grocery store where I usually go. I started to flip out thinking Abby was going to go nuts with all the commotion.About 10 minutes into shopping and having several people nearly running us over I realized Abby was going to be fine but I was the one with the problem. Just way too much for me to keep my calm. It's kind strange how she picked up on it. She just stayed calm and relaxed as if there wasn't anywhere near the amount of people around as there actually was. I didn't need to correct her even once. She sat when we stopped and continued walking when we walked. After almost all the shopping was done we got to the soda isle. My brother had gone back for something and that gave me a moment without 50 people trying to shove me out of the way to try and relax. I knelt down and Abby just placed her head on my shoulder and let me hug her for some support.

On our way out the door after checking out the manager of the place stopped us. He asked what kind of dog she was and what she does for me and things. He was very nice to us. He asked me to wait for a minute while he called his other managers to come talk to us. I at this point was thinking "great this guy is going to give me a hassle now"

It turns out he lied to me, he wasn't calling his managers he went back into the store and bought a bag of doggy treats for her.

All in all with the exception of a mild panic moment we did just fine there. I was so proud of Abby for how she responded to the situation. As we returned to the car I realized i wasn't just proud of Abby for how well she did I was proud of myself for not just giving up and going back to the car when that panic feeling started.

 

Steve, Sue  and Sunny

It takes a very special person to enter into the world of mental disabilities and show compassion and care to both man and animal.  Jill Forster is that person!  Not only did she help us find just the right rescue dog for our situation, but she addressed her training to our needs, worked caringly with our abilities and situation, and trained our Sunny AND us to enter a new relationship of "working" together!  Jill's method of training is very practical, made to fit the needs of her client, and enduring.  The "on the job" training and repetition make the needed skills stick for both dog and handler.  Jill is willing to help in preparation for training,  throughout the training week, and after you have gone home!  She is also very professional.  She explains what she is doing to store employees and shoppers, and also asks for participation if a situation can be of help.  She teaches you what to say when people ask about your service dog, but never ever shares your situation with anyone else.   THANK YOU, Jill, for a life-changing and life-giving opportunity!  I highly recommend your services!!!

 

Philip and Spartan

Hi Jill!

I just wanted to write and thank you for Spartan! We just got home from our 11 day family vacation, and Spartan preformed like a rock star!!! 
We went to Medieval Times, which was very crowded! Spartan stuck right to Phillip, and when we stopped at something he would sit watching Phillip's back. When we were seated for dinner he curled up under the table and didn't move through out the whole show!!!


We couldn't be happier with how Spartan preformed! People couldn't believe that this was his first trip like this!
Thanks again for everything
Brenda, Phillip, Serenity, and Gloria Aten
And of course Spartan too

 

 

 

                 Daisy

I never thought I would find a trainer who know how to train  these dogs so well. ‘’          

 

Thank you Jill.

 

Cheryl

 

 

Beth and Lovely

I would recommend Jill for service dog training

Thank you

Beth

 

 

Kelly and her dog Anya

I contacted Jill in early 2012 to train my borzoi Anya as my service dog.

We talked for a while on what I expected and what she expected from Anya. 

“Jill was fun to work with, I really liked her one on one training methods. It was worth coming from another State to stay with her during training.”

 I arrived at her home in March with Anya after a long drive from
Ohio. After greeting and getting settled in training began.
Training started daily from the moment we awoke in the morning until it was time to go to bed at night, Anya was being challenged with long down stays and distraction training, service dog etiquette, task work, working in the public and other training to make sure Anya was up to the job that she was about to be given as well as working with me to be sure I was competent as a handler.

She made sure we were a team!
Jill was very gentle and sweet with Anya but yet firm on what she expected from her. Anya took well to her and breezed through her training.

Anya was ready for service dog work in a week. This was due to the detailed training and hard work put in by all. I was amazed by the progress made and how well Jill worked with Anya and her knowledge in making sure only the best service dog leaves her home.
Since leaving Jills home Anya has worked as my service dog. She has been complimented on her behavior in many places by the public. Many people and businesses had no idea she was present until it was time to leave. She has flown with me several times, been in many public places and stayed focused on her job as Jill taught her. Anya knows when she sees her vest it is time to work, she put it on and waits to go to "work". At home in a regular setting she also knows she is working but things are more relaxed with different rules. The public is serious business for her, she remains
focused on me and my needs and guides me through whatever daily public task we have for the day (grocery shopping, bowling with my children, outings to the mall, fun trips to places such as Disneyland or Tombstone where there is a lot of things going on and a regular dog could be distracted)I can not recommend Jill enough for her services. She is tough but she is also very caring and enjoys the work she does to be sure others can have a service dog that is ready to give their handlers a new view of the world.

I have met a few other service dog groups through friends and dog groups I am in. Jill is on par or far above them. Her detailed and one on one work put her above all others in my opinion.
I have enclosed a few pictures on Anya working in the public. She
will often go with me to the hospital for my lab work and appointments. Jill worked with us on using the elevator...I had a huge fear of the elevator which Jill did not know prior to a one day while out training in the public...Anya calmed me and I was able use the elevator with confidence and without fear and continue to use it.

A strikingly good down stay.  Anya stayed in down stay through two bowling games, and noise of bowling.  Distraction training.

 

 

Jake

came to me for obedience training, all 165 lbs.

“ A success, definitely satisfied”

John

 

Trainer Jill,  and Enzo

Jill was very helpful and a good trainer. With my condition which varies, my service dog Enzo and I can navigate through life with much more ease.  Thank you so much.  Meg

 

Zsizsi

(Zizi was a beagle coon mix and has cross rainbow bridge. She was an amazing Service Dog.  Jill trained my second dog Hercules.)

If your looking for someone confidential, and is also a unique, excellent dog trainer,  I would suggest Jill.  Jill’s individual customized training is not the typical mass training, she works very well with the individual and there condition, she took time and care with me, and made sure my dog met my needs.   I decided to save a dog’s life and the key is open communication between the shelter, Jill, and of course me.   I got my wonderful dog from a little shelter out in the country. Shelly who ran the shelter was wonderful about taking the time to talk to Jill about finding the right dog for me and answering Jill’s questions. We found two dogs, but I decided on Zsizsi. It worked!  The key is open commination. Jill’s training time is far less time than other places, because of her ability to train  dogs so well, and also work with people who have disability’s.My dog is working so well, extremely good focus in crowds, I am more relaxed, also the task help me a lot. I feel more calm.

When I got back home,  Zsizsi and I went out for brunch.    I got up from the table to pay the bill ,Zsizsi came out from underneath the table and a few people said they never knew a dog was even in the restaurant or under the table. She did great in the big stores as well, and huge distractions and noise, she does not bark and really is a Great Service Dog now.  This is a shelter dog, who just wanted to learn,  and the bond is so strong.  Zsizsi did not even know sit or stay, and now she knows it all!   Zsizsi is a very sound hound who really obeys so well, does not bark, and reads me well. She is a Beagle Mix. I feel more comfortable, I recommend Jill for those who want a dog trained fast, well, and for far less money.

Owner Tina

 

 

Cricket and Amanda

Cricket trained with Jill starting on March 15th. Cricket was pretty stubborn at first. Biggest problem was doorways. Jill took a lot of effort to work on this issue. But even though both of us were frustrated, Jill still found a way to laugh. Jill took the time to figure out what makes her brain tick, what I needed, and catered it to both of us. Jill also didn’t take months and months to train.  Jill asked me what I wanted, not told me what I wanted/needed. Jill searched shelters for weeks, until she recommended I look at Cricket. Cricket came home with me the day I saw her.  The day I went to Jill’s house to train, I was nervous. But when I got there, it was the complete opposite. Jill had 3 dogs, all of which fell in love with my dog. Jill started almost instantly, and made progress that very day.

Jill has a very kind heart and is much more financially affordable, especially if you are on disability like me. She is not doing this for the money, she loves people and animals.  I am grateful to now have a wonderful service dog, and a friend for life.

Amanda, Cricket, and Sophie ( her feline sister)

 

Anna and Stella

Anna and her mom, Susan, are very happy with her outstanding training that was provided. Ms. Stella came from a local shelter. She was very timid of everyone except her owner. With Anna it was an instant connection that has been built upon in her training to help Anna become more independent now and into college soon.

Anna and Stella

 

 

 Dog Bo.  Owner Helen

Bo a well trained smart puppy.

Bo learned his obedience  commands in record breaking time. One on one.

"Thanks Jill, and all you taught him is good"

Helen