Meet the Trainers
TPDT
Turning Point Dog Training believes that all dogs are unique. We believe there is no one size fits all when it comes to training the ones we love and we should better understand their needs.
Anthony Jochum
My name is Anthony. I am the owner and lead trainer at Turning Point Dog Training. I have had dogs all of my life but my professional experience with dogs started 14 years ago. I started working at a doggie daycare, fostering dogs for local rescues and volunteering at the city kennel. This all led me to the love and rewarding feeling of helping and training dogs. I worked through a shadow program with a local trainer and learned all the valuable skills I needed to get started. I continue to learn and take courses to help find better ways to train dogs. I currently have two dogs; a German Shepherd named Jude and a black lab mix named Raven. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking with my wife and our dogs. Thanks for checking us out!
Contact: anthony@turningpointdog.com
440-679-0049
Paige Novak
Welcome! My name is Paige and I can't wait to start working with you and your dog. My experience with animals began almost 20 years ago when I took my first horseback riding lesson on a pony named Swiss. After I graduated in 2019 with my Bachelors in Education I quickly moved into the dog world when I adopted my hound mix, Winston. Through Winston I found Anthony and that is where my dog training career began. My favorite part of working with dogs is seeing the relationship shift between dog and owner and seeing them truly start to enjoy themselves. When I am not at work you can find me participating in dog sports with Winston and Verdi, hiking and traveling with my husband, or reading a book.
Contact: Paige@turningpointdog.com
440-665-1799
Jess Stern
Hi there! I’m Jess: lifetime dog enthusiast, former veterinary technician, and ever-evolving trainer. Having 20 years of experience in the veterinary field and as an equine & canine trainer has allowed me to combine my passion for energy work, dog psychology, and behavior through a holistic style of training. I full-heartedly enjoy helping people & their dogs build their ideal relationship and thrive together. In my spare time, you can usually find me hiking, camping, or enjoying other various outdoor pursuits with my dogs August, Ruca, and Ekko.
Contact: Jess@turningpointdog.com
440-679-3303
Andrea Hill
Hi! My name is Andrea. My passion with animals began when I was a young girl, where I grew up next to a horse rescue and cow farm. I went through most of my early 20's trying to figure out what my career path was going to be - from there I obtained an Associates Degree in Marketing & Advertising. I have been professionally training dogs for 8.5 years. I started out through an online animal college and from there I have shadowed other trainers, volunteered in shelters, worked in other training facilities/doggie daycare, and attended seminars to continue my education. My favorite part of working with dogs is seeing the owners start to fully enjoy their dogs. I can understand how frustrating it is when you ask your dog to do something, and they don't - that's why I like to teach people how to build that bond with their dog and to have fun. I'm extremely dedicated and love to see my clients (both dog and human) thrive. In my spare time, you can find me hanging out with my 5 dogs; Luna, Kylo, Rocket, Solo, and Myrtle, participating in dog sports with Myrtle, reading a good book, going to sporting events & concerts with my husband, hiking, and I enjoy Halloween all year round!
Contact: AndreaH@turningpointdog.com
Kel Henninger
Hi! I’m Kel and I am excited to be a part of the Turning Point training team. I have 10 years of
dog training experience and have studied with nationally recognized trainers including Nelson
Hodges of the Canine Human Relationship Institute, Tyler Muto, Maryna Ozuna, Mike Suttle and
Larry Krohn. My training style is relationship based integrated with obedience training. I’m
dedicated to my clients, both human and canine and I look forward to helping you improve your
relationship with your dog. I love spending time outdoors with my pack, Diaz, Shigaraki, Doofus
and Sanji, raising chickens, making art and gardening.
Contact: KelTPDT@gmail.com
Andrea Radel
I started working with dogs because of my own dog, Maisey. She is my first dog and I thought I could figure it out my own, but when I reached my limit, we became clients with Turning Point. Learning how to communicate with Maisey sparked a passion for me! Turning Point hired me as a kennel tech and has opened the door for me to continue to learn all things dog training! Outside of Turning Point, I am a school based occupational therapist working with students of different abilities. When I’m not working in the schools or at Turning Point, I am often hiking, camping, or traveling with my two dogs and my boyfriend!
Rebecca Kennedy
My name is Rebecca and I've been working with dogs for the past 2 years. I left my office job in 2023 and got a job walking dogs. My experience with that led me to a job at Turning Point as a kennel technician. I love taking care of the dogs boarding with us and watching them improve with their training. My dog Bonnie has done some training with Anthony, which has helped me learn about the training process. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting and traveling with my husband.
Christi Warnick
Hi! My name is Christi and I’m a kennel tech here at Turning Point! My passion for dogs began about five years ago when I got my first service dog, Charlie. She opened my eyes to how amazing, fun, and unique dogs truly are. Since then, I’ve started pet sitting and dog training from home, and I’m always eager to keep learning and growing in the field. I currently have a puppy named Ivy, and outside of work, I love hiking, Camping, training, doing dog sports, and really anything dog-related or anything outside.