Celebrity Dog Trainer Aly Rodges and the Art of Just Be

Aly Rodges has been called the Doodle Whisperer and even a modern-day Dr. Doolittle. She has a reputation for training some of the best doodles in the world. Her clients include A-list celebrities from across the country and despite her nickname as the Doodle Whisperer, she and her team train every age and breed of dog.

Her program trains over 50 puppies a day, 365 days a year in the art of “Just Be.” Her pooches come from across the country. When asked what “Just Be” means when it comes to dogs, she said, “it’s more than just obedience. It’s the confidence of a dog to make good decisions while living in this world along with us.” Her programs teach how to establish effective structure and rituals, mastering purpose driven activity, creating special boundaries and understanding the human equation.

Aly (the shortened version of Alyson) believes that when you invite a dog into your life, you need to be ready to live the life that accommodates that dog. Her programs expose dogs to a multitude of experiences that teach them how to cope with reality in a calm state of mind. Some have called it “life management skills” for dogs. Aly said, “teaching a dog to sit and come are important but not everything. Obedience is just a piece of the puzzle, but it is not the end game.”

Aly has always been an entrepreneur and has had several very successful business ventures. It wasn’t until she turned her passion for Doodles into Aly’s Puppy Boot Camp ten years ago that she experienced how fulfilling and impactful it is when you turn your passion into a business. She said, “I can’t tell you how amazing it feels to be excited to get up to go to work each and every day. It’s not without challenges but everything is better when you love what you do and are purpose driven.” Her success has allowed her to give back to her community. She helps families get trained service dogs for their children diagnosed with autism.

Today, her husband and son have joined her incredible business and so have her own doodles.

Aly has created multiple ways for dog owners to train their puppies in the art of “just be”. In addition to her in-person 2–3-week boot camps, she offers virtual private coaching. She also has an online “Pillars of Pack” Leadership Academy that teaches you how to live life with your puppy, from puppyhood to maturity in a safe, sane and civilized way. Everyone is also invited to join her private Facebook group with Live weekly trainings and monthly training videos covering all kinds of subjects. To learn more about Aly, you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channel.