MJ Fitzpatrick

MJ Fitzpatrick
Dog Trainer

My Role at Tucker Pup's

I teach Dropoff Training and puppy socials.

Dog Training Background

Prior to joining Tucker Pup's, I worked for four years at a similar boarding, daycare, and training facility outside of Atlanta where I grew up. After moving to Chicago, I was a dog trainer at another Chicago-based training company for a year and a half where I began to dig into my passion for dog training and properly begin my journey.

Why I Became a Dog Trainer

My dog, Corona, has always been anxious outside of the house as well as dog reactive. With this in mind when I adopted her nearly nine years ago, I strove to find a way to strengthen my bond with her, and show her that the world is not as scary as it may seem sometimes. This passion carried over into current day, and I now strive to help families to form and/or strengthen their own bonds with their pups. There is nothing more rewarding than hearing about how training has led to families feeling more connected to their furry friends!

Education

I graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Biology.

Certifications

I am a Fear-Free Certified Professional.

My Dog

I have an American Staffordshire Terrier mix named Corona, and she is my pride and joy! We love to train together, and she has taught me everything I know about dog behavior, bonding with dogs, and what having a soul dog means. I also have a Domestic Shorthair cat named Chapo who enjoys training in the form of high-fives and going on walks!