Jena Newman, Author at Vandoit

Jena Newman

Expertise: Topics of Expertise: Dog Behavior, Animal Care Years in Expertise: 14+ Profession: Owner, Head Trainer of Newman's Dog Training Education & Certifications: Education: Anthropology, Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Year of Training Animals: +14 Clubs & Associations: Heartland Positive Dog Training Alliance, Association of Professional Dog Training, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (CGC) As a true animal lover, I couldn't imagine a life where I didn't work with them on a daily basis. After graduating college, I was a zookeeper at the Kansas City Zoo. After many years of gaining experience and mastering my training skills with exotic animals like elephants and sea lions, I decided to start a dog training business. It has been my pleasure to help my clients build fulfilling and lasting relationships with their dogs all through positive reinforcement training methods. We have a chocolate Labrador named Barry who we take everywhere in our Vandoit camper van. We have traveled from Maine to the bottom of the Baja Peninsula putting over 40,000 miles on our van and counting. This has given us the freedom to pursue our hobbies that include mtn biking, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking and camping. I truly believe the most important part about life is to pursue your dreams and go outside and play!

Vanlife: Exercising Your Dog

Jena Newman / March 14, 2023 / Tips, Vanlife

Do you ever just look at your dog and know they need to run and get its energy out? Are they so close to driving you nuts that exercise is the only option? This is a genuine concern when traveling in our camper van with our 70-pound chocolate lab, Barry. Hi, I am Jena Newman, […]

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Vanlife Tips: Eating At Restaurants With Your Dog

Jena Newman / November 6, 2022 / Vanlife

Hi! I am Jena Newman, and live full-time in my Vandoit van with my husband Derek. We have traveled over 40,000 miles from Maine to the bottom of the Baja Peninsula! The entire time we have had our chocolate lab, Barry, with us. Barry goes everywhere with us! Our hobbies include Barry–biking, hiking, boating, and,

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Vanlife With A Dog Is Easier Than You Think

Jena Newman / September 8, 2022 / Vanlife

Do you have a dog? Do you want to try van life? With a few fundamental essentials, living the van life with a dog is doable. My name is Jena. My husband Derek and I have been in our Vandoit camper van since the summer of 2020. We have put over 40,000 miles on the

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