Roxanne: An Elite Hollywood Legacy. A Lifetime of Natural Instinct.

True animal leadership isn't learned in a classroom. It is inherited.

AbouT ROXANNE

s the founder of Roxanne's Dog Ranch, Roxanne brings a multi-generational Hollywood heritage and a lifetime of instinctual mastery to elite canine care. For Roxanne, understanding animal psychology isn't just a profession—it is a family legacy. She grew up immersed in the world of professional Hollywood animal training, learning directly from generational masters of the craft.

The Blueprint

er Grandmother, Erna Fowler, was the legendary trainer behind Skippy, the famous chimpanzee who played Cheetah in the classic Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan films.

Erna Sinclair on set with Tarzan actor and chimpanzee — vintage photo

Erna Sinclair — vintage newspaper photo with chimpanzee

Bernice Emerson leading an elephant on a 1950s jungle film set

Bob Emerson training a lion on set — 1950s Hollywood animal trainer

The Elite Standard

er uncle and aunt, Bob and Bernice Emerson, were the premier trainers for the major 1950s jungle films, mastering everything from birds to exotic predators, and even sharing their home with two pet female lions.

The Gift

Instinct at Age Four

oxanne's unique ability to communicate with animals was obvious before she even started school. Supported by her mother, she spent her childhood rescuing, soothing, and caring for every vulnerable animal she found.

Proven Mastery

hat began as a raw, natural gift evolved into decades of high-level behavior work, elite fostering, and extensive rehabilitation with premier organizations like Vanderpump Rescue.