ABOUT | Hocking Hills Workin

OUR CULTURE

At the heart of Hocking Hills Working Dogs are two people who live the life they teach. Josh + Paige built their programs, driven by a shared passion for developing and supporting dogs who work, live and play with purpose.

Hocking Hills Working Dogs is a 22-acre woodland paradise for canine wellness + training. We offer basic + advanced obedience for pet, sport, protection + working dogs and specialize in customized canine strength, conditioning + recovery programs. Supporting hardworking dogs and their handlers, our wellness + bodywork offerings include K9 massage, PEMF, red light + more, with an underwater treadmill coming in 2027!

Hocking Hills Working Dogs blends canine wellness and performance to develop strong, balanced, and capable dogs. Through structured training programs, purposeful conditioning, and intentional recovery practices, we help dogs move, think, and perform at their best. Additionally, by integrating science-based tools and techniques, with tailored wellness support, we unlock each dog’s full potential and foster a partnership between dog and handler that’s strong, enduring, and deeply connected.

*We Are NOT A Rehabilitation Facility*

We are a wellness + training facility specializing in working + sport dogs, CLEARED FOR EXERCISE BY THEIR VET.

We LOVE supporting pet dogs too!

Lola Cavotta Photography

Wise K9 Photography

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PAIGE RUDOLPH

Paige has spent most of her life, dedicated to human body mechanics, high level athletics and recovery modalities. Her mission at HHWD is to create evidence-based conditioning and restoration programs, giving handlers tools to protect their dogs’ bodies, support bounce-back after hard work/injury, and to help preserve their canine's performance and longevity.

Certified Canine Massage Therapist — IN PROGRESS (Completing 2027, Canis Bodyworks)
Certified Canine Athlete Specialist — IN PROGRESS (Completing 2026, NEK9Conditioning)
Elite K9 Athlete Program (2026, NEK9Conditioning)
Canine Kinesiology Taping Certification (2018 RockTape + 2026 Holistic Animal Studies)
Animal Cold Laser Therapy Certification (2026, Holistic Animal Studies)
Certified Animal Naturopathy (2026, Naturalistico)
Certified Small Animal PEMF Practitioner (2026, Association of PEMF Professionals)
IACP Associate Member (2025)
NePoPo Silver (2023) + Gold Schools (2024)
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In Progress

JOSH OSTING

Josh is a Certified Protection Sport Association (PSA) Decoy, 2025 PSA Regional Select Decoy, 2025 PSA World Select Competitor (PSA3) and Master Trainer from the Tarheel Canine School for Dog Trainers. Known for his ability to read dogs and unlock their full potential, Josh has spent years on the trial field, consistently testing himself and the dogs he works with, under real pressure. His dedication is reflected in the success of his dog, Sir Henry, who has earned his PDC, PSA 1, PSA 2, Decoys Choice Dog, and is now competing at the highest level of the sport in PSA 3, and also in the dogs he works with in his various PSA clubs. Josh has received Handler’s Choice Decoy, highlighting his decoy skills, reliability, and the respect he’s earned within the working dog community. His experience and technical insight shape the protection sport dog programs at Hocking Hills Working Dogs, where he develops strong, capable canine teams built on clarity and purpose.