About Maude and the Bulldogs, LLC

Boutique training, boarding and teaching

Maude and the Bulldogs, LLC is in Madison and its home page sets out three strands: "enhancing You & Your Dog's quality of life through Structured teaching, training, and boarding." The services page repeats the framing as "Boutique Boarding, training, & education designed to help both you & your dog thrive," and says every service is "built around the same philosophy: meeting dogs where they are with empathy, structure, and respect."

Approach

The training stance is described as "non-judgmental, flexible, and focused on the relationship between you and your dog," with the aim that owners are "equipped to maintain your dog's positive habits long after our work together." The stated philosophy goes further: "By teaching emotional regulation, intentional decision-making, and practical skills, we empower dogs and their people to build calmer habits, a stronger connection, and a more balanced life together."

Where it came from

The about page tells the origin story without dressing it up. It centers on a bulldog named Liam who "struggled with big emotions, aggression, reactivity, and behaviors that had us searching for answers," and says that "After many tears, failed training attempts, we finally found the right trainer with the right philosophy, and everything changed." The business is described as built to honor that: "With a passion for training, boarding, and educating humans and their dogs, we provide a judgment-free environment that supports growth at both ends of the leash."

The owner and her background

The site names "Jen Bauman, Owner & Operator" and dates the business "(est. 2021)." She writes that she has "been a registered nurse since 2009, with a Master's in Nursing and a passion for education, coaching, and behavior change," and that "Loving a 'difficult' dog gave me experience no textbook ever could." Her dog-training background is described in specific terms rather than as certifications: "my knowledge has come through not just my personal experiences but through shadow programs with Method K9, WolfMoonDogs, and PackLeaderHelp, a board & train apprenticeship and working part-time with KANE9 Dog Training & Advocacy, and fostering over 30 dogs," plus "ongoing continuing education through the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and conferences & seminars led by industry leaders."

Also offered

Beyond client work, the site describes "weekly events for dog parents focused on supporting each other as well as teaching opportunities for new (or tenured) industry professionals" – so the teaching strand is aimed at other trainers as well as owners. Separate inquiry forms exist for boarding and for training plus teaching.