OUR CULTURE
At Hocking Hills Working Dogs, we blend 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.
By integrating science-based training 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. We LOVE helping pet dogs too! Our philosophy and methodology is comprised of a balance between hard work/training/sport and preventive wellness modalities. Our wellness offerings assist in recovery and injury prevention, to keep canine athletes performing at their peak, when it matters most!
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PAIGE RUDOLPH + JOSH OSTING
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 and live with purpose.
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.
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NePoPo® Silver + Gold Schools (2023 + 2024)
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Association of PEMF Professionals - Certified Small Animal PEMF (2026)
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Northeast K9 Conditioning Elite K9 Athlete Program (2026)
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Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (2026) *ALMOST COMPLETE*
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.
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PAIGE RUDOLPH
Cheerio du Caruso - PSA 1 - Malinois
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High In Trial • High Obedience
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High Protection • High Owner Trained
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High Owner Trained Club
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1st Place Level 1 Sat + Sun in Indiana
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2nd Place Level 1 Sat in Minnesota
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Decoys Choice Dog • 4 Legs Earned
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Earned PDC, PSA 1
Ganache du Caruso - Malinois
• Fun Fact...Cheerio is Ganache's Uncle! His sister Cannoli had a litter
Thing 2 + Mr T - Best Boy Cats
• Fun Fact...Mr. T. is a Hemingway/Polydactyl Cat w Extra Toes!
JOSH OSTING
• Regional Select Decoy 2025
• World Select Competitor 2025
• Handlers Choice Decoy 2024
Sir Henry - PSA 2 - Bull Herder
• Decoys Choice Dog
• 1st Place Level 2 in Ohio
• Earned: PDC, PSA 1, PSA 2
Molly Pi - Dutchie x Mal
• Fun Fact...Full name, Madame Molly Pi #HarryPotter
Bert Bert - 100% Best Boy
• Fun Fact...Bert Bert began his training at Tarheel in NC! Ferocious!
Stormy - Cutest Girl Cat
• Fun Fact...Josh's Sister and Niece found a tiny grey kitty on a rainy night and Josh couldn't say no.
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Cheerio
Ganache
Henry
Bert
Molly
Thing 2
Mr. T.
Stormy
