Whole Dog Parenting

Everything you need to raise and train an urban pup

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Whole Dog Parenting is the perfect guide to raising a pup in the city. Writing with authority, affection and humor, Jennifer and Ovidiu answer questions you have and those you wish you had thought of. This book isn’t just about training dogs to behave, but to help them (and their owners) thrive.”

Your dog will jump for joy when you read this book . . . The authors are a dogwise, kind-hearted couple who lovingly help readers understand and celebrate everything genuine about their dogs . . . finally, you’ll get it!

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Book release

April 8, 2023

April 8th, 2023

“Whole Dog Parenting – Everything you need to raise and train an urban pup” will be available for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Meet & Greet

April 11, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

April 11th, 2022

Come party with us at Brooklyn Brewery, to celebrate the release of our new book, “Whole dog parenting – Everything you need to raise and train an urban pup”.

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Book Party

April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

April 20th, 2023

Join us for our book release party at Boris & Horton Cafe.

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Dog Splash

June 9, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Get ready to hit the Hudson with your pup!

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About the Authors

Jennifer Wheeler and her Golden Retriever Skye

Jennifer Wheeler, J.D., is a graduate of New York University School of Law, writer, and co-owner of NYC Doggies.

She has lived and worked all over the world, including in Thailand, Nepal, Ecuador, Switzerland, and The Hague.

Her previously published work focuses on politics and democracy, and she is also the creator of the NYC Doggies Urban Dog Wellness blog.

jenniferwheelerauthor.com

Ovidiu Stoica, earned his Master’s degree in Marine Engineering and Navigation from the Mircea cel Bătrân Naval Academy in Constanta, Romania. Throughout college, he worked for a police dog trainer’s private practice and trained dogs for shows, Schutzhund competitions, and private clients.

Upon finishing school and 3 voyages that took him all over the world, Ovidiu decided to change careers and pursue his passion for working with dogs, which is when he moved to New York and founded NYC Doggies.

Ovidiu has been a dog trainer for over twenty-five years, applying his background in the sciences to developing an effective, results-based methodology for training urban dogs.

Ovidiu and Jennifer have been married since 2015, and they have two daughters together.

Oana Stoica is a visual artist and art director. She created the illustrations and cover for Whole Dog Parenting.

Her portfolio can be viewed at tecacept.com.  

About the Authors

Jennifer Wheeler and her Golden Retriever Skye

Jennifer Wheeler, J.D., is a graduate of New York University School of Law, writer, and co-owner of NYC Doggies.

She has lived and worked all over the world, including in Thailand, Nepal, Ecuador, Switzerland, and The Hague.

Her previously published work focuses on politics and democracy, and she is also the creator of the NYC Doggies Urban Dog Wellness blog.

jenniferwheelerauthor.com

Ovidiu Stoica, earned his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering and Navigation from the Mircea cel Bătrân Naval Academy in Constanta, Romania. Throughout college, he worked for a police dog trainer’s private practice and trained dogs for shows, Schutzhund competitions, and private clients.

Upon finishing school and 3 voyages that took him all over the world, Ovidiu decided to change careers and pursue his passion for working with dogs, which is when he moved to New York and founded NYC Doggies.

Ovidiu has been a dog trainer for over twenty-five years, applying his background in the sciences to developing an effective, results-based methodology for training urban dogs.

Ovidiu and Jennifer have been married since 2015, and they have two daughters together.

Oana Stoica is a visual artist and art director. She created the illustrations and cover for Whole Dog Parenting.

Her portfolio can be viewed at teacept.com.  

The Dogs That Made Us Parents

Dachshund with stick in the water

Ollie

May, 2011
Ramapo Lake, NJ

Basset Hound with bone in her mouth, in the snow

Emma

March, 2011
Bear Mountain, NY

German Shepherd Dog with stick in his mouth on the beach

Azzy

September, 2011
Fort Tilden, NY