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Professional experience
Jen has been training dogs for around fourteen years, beginning immediately after graduating college with a bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior, Training and Enrichment with a concentration on canine behaviour. She grew up surrounded by animals, as she and her mother were constantly rescuing pets in need, but the specific passion for training started in high school with a border collie and labrador mix named Piper. Piper was a project, and the two of them went on to qualify as a certified therapy dog team visiting nursing homes, schools and libraries. Jen is candid that without Piper she would not be doing this work today. Her professional career began with a non profit service dog organisation, where she spent several years managing the puppy raising program, giving her extensive hands on experience training puppies and supporting the volunteers raising them in their own homes. She then moved to working with adolescent dogs in the second year of service dog training, and placed those dogs with veterans and first responders.
A little bit about me
Placing service dogs with veterans and first responders to help them live more independently is work Jen describes as a privilege, and the experience of training the humans as much as the dogs has been central to her development. In the years before joining Dogwise she trained both pet dogs and service dogs at a local facility, expanding her skills across many breeds and a wide range of behavioural issues. That service dog background is a significant credential. Dogs trained to that standard must be reliable in unpredictable public environments, and the handler coaching involved is considerably more demanding than typical pet training. When she is not working, Jen spends time with her family and rides motorcycles with her husband. Her dogs Jet, George and Josie are, in her words, excited to help train visiting dogs and play alongside them.
Training Programs
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Adolescent Essentials
Adolescent Obedience Program | Dogs 6–18 Months. Transform your pup’s rebellious phase into calm confidence with practical, home-based training. No more jumping, leash pulling, or counter-surfing—just a happier home. Connect with a Pet Consultant today!
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Advanced Obedience Program
Advanced Obedience Program | Take Your Dog’s Skills Further. Unlock off-leash freedom and real-world reliability, from busy parks to bustling cafes. Give your dog confidence around everyday distractions. Speak with a Pet Consultant today!
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Anxiety Support
Anxiety & Confidence Program | Helping Anxious Dogs Thrive. Calm your dog’s fears during storms, car rides, or alone time with personalized training and lasting support. Connect with a Pet Consultant today!
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Reactivity & Aggression Reset
Reactivity & Confidence Program | Support for Sensitive Dogs. Help your reactive dog feel calm and in control with personalized training that builds focus, reduces stress, and makes walks easier for both of you.
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