Get to Know Piper’s Place
Meet Helen, the owner and trainer!
Helen Rogers began her career as a veterinary technician, where she developed a deep understanding of animal health. But after witnessing countless behavioral issues in the clinic setting, she shifted her focus to dog behavior and training—where she knew she could make a lasting impact.
Helen is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and has been an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator since 2018. She continues to attend seminars and invest in continuing education—because with dogs, the learning never ends.
Over the years, Helen has dedicated herself to studying the best and most effective training methods. Her passion for reading, research, and hands-on experience has helped her become the thoughtful, well-rounded trainer she is today.
Her mission is to help families develop clear communication with their dogs, build healthy relationships, and maintain strong, lasting bonds. With a solid foundation in behavior science and years of practical experience, Helen is confident in her ability to guide both dogs and their humans toward success.
If you’re looking to create a happy, cohesive, and stress-free home life with your dog, you’ve come to the right place.
Why “Piper’s Place”?
Piper is an American Pit Bull Terrier, Coonhound, and Chow mix—and Helen’s very first dog as an adult. Piper turned everything Helen thought she knew about raising a puppy upside down. Every day with Piper meant thinking outside the box, adapting, and learning something new.
Piper didn’t just challenge Helen—she inspired her. Raising Piper revealed the importance of honoring each dog’s unique learning style, temperament, and needs. She was mischievous, chaotic, and completely unforgettable. Piper was the catalyst for the work Helen does today and remains her heart and soul.
Piper’s Place exists because of her—and for every dog like her, who just needs someone to see them clearly and guide them with compassion.
Our Wonderful Partners
Happy members of the Piper's Place family
"I'm so thankful for Helen and all she did for my girl."
"Thankfully Helen was amazing and helped Maisie learn better leash walking skills, manners, and listen better! Her silly personality still shines through but her listening and behavior is much better and makes us both more comfortable in public and at home."
- Kassidy & her pup, Maisie
"Our puppy came home like a new dog."
"Highly recommend Helen! He has manners at his kennel and at the door. He has some recall where he had none before. He can go out in public stores and is getting better each day. Our dog listens now and knows what “no” means. Worth every penny."
- Kevin, Danaka & their pup, Maverick
"Talk about a miracle worker. Helen came into our lives a year ago to help with our boy and I truly cannot imagine a life without her in it."
"Helen is the best. We love her, her pups, her boarding program, her group classes— It has given us the best little community! She’s approachable, insightful, and deals with alllll of my questions ;) We are forever grateful for her help in giving our Finnegan the confidence to be his best self!!!!"
- Tate, Mallory & their pup, Finnegan
