Jennifer is an NC native living in Winston-Salem with her wife and daughter, two dogs: Moonie, her 80-pound sweet beast; Beans, their whirlwind Chihuahua; and two cats: Amos and Jimothy. She has been training dogs since 2004 when a stray puppy wandered into her life. She has a formal education in dog training and behavior, including multiple certifications. She has gained many years of professional experience, from running a successful pet sitting and dog walking business to volunteering at her local municipal shelter to in-home private dog training and group classes to service dog training.
Training Philosophy
Jennifer is committed to providing humane, effective behavior modification and improving the quality of life for dogs in homes and shelters. She uses a collaborative approach with her clients, because a training plan that isn’t practical won’t be effective. She believes the bond between a dog and their owner is one of the most important aspects of training. She uses force-free, positive reinforcement training methods because they’re the fastest and most reliable way of attaining training goals. The safest, most effective training methods don’t involve force, pain or fear and are based on proven scientific principles.
Services
Jennifer offers a variety of services for pet dogs and service dogs. She offers in-person and virtual behavior consultations, dog training, and a service dog training program. She also offers online courses on a variety of topics, including aggression, barking, leash reactivity, and more.
Pet Dog Training
- Dog Behavior Help
- Dog and Human Training
Service Dog Program
- Dog Behavior Consulting
- Service Dog Program
Online Courses
- Choosing Your Service Dog Candidate
- Concepts in Action
- Standards of Care
- Planning and Documenting Training
- First Days Home
- Lessons on Aggression
- Mischief Managed
- Understanding Dog Body Language
- Foundation Skills
Other Services
- Day training (for those local to Winston-Salem, NC)
- Virtual coaching
Certifications
Jennifer is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with the IAABC, Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and a Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) through the Karen Pryor Academy.
Specializations
Jennifer specializes in dog behavior, including aggression, reactivity, fear, and anxiety. She also specializes in service dog training.
Training Methods
Jennifer uses force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. She is committed to using the least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) training and behavior work with her clients.
Customer Reviews
Melissa:
Jen has the compassion and smarts to connect with dogs and humans alike! She is committed to positive experiences too!
Amy: Jen was also wonderful about following up and continuing to offer assistance, as needed. I feel like I can go back to Jen for more training if we hit a roadblock. I appreciate all Jen has done for me & my dogs!
Rebecca: She is dependable and trustworthy. Also, what a relief to find someone so communicative so that I could know what to expect!
Savannah: We had worked with Jennifer previously, and even though it had been quite some time, she remembered our dogs’ temperaments and immediately made them feel more comfortable.
