Jennifer Nowachek
Jennifer Nowachek graduated from Karen Pryor Academy in 2021 and is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) #86685. She earned her MBA in Business from Loyola University Chicago in 1998 and built a career in consulting, sales, and merchandising. Her passion for helping animals began in 2014 after adopting a fearful Golden Retriever. Traditional training methods weren’t working. Her growing understanding of dog behavior and its underlying scientific principles led her to focus on dog training as a career. She launched Retz PetzSM Canine Training part-time in 2021 and transitioned to full-time in 2023.
Training Philosophy
Jennifer Nowachek believes in using positive reinforcement training methods. She is a KPA CTP, and Karen Pryor Academy is recognized as one of the most highly respected and challenging programs available.
Services
Retz PetzSM Canine Training offers private coaching, day training, and online training options. They also provide a pet concierge service, including pet taxi options.
Private Coaching
- Initial consultation: 90 minutes – $150
- Sessions: 60 minutes – $100
- 4 session package discount: $30
Day Training
- Initial consultation: 90 minutes – $150
- Sessions: 60 minutes – $100
- 4 session package discount: $30
Online Training
- Initial consultation: 90 minutes – $150
- Sessions: 60 minutes – $100
- 4 session package discount: $30
Pet Concierge
- Pet taxi services are scheduled directly based on availability.
Certifications
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) #86685
Specializations
Basic obedience, fearful/shutdown dogs, reactive dogs
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement training methods
