Portland, OR
Jenna R. Kirby
Jenna, an Oregon native, started her training journey during college at Portland State University, where she earned a BS in Business Management and Psychology.
She became a Certified Dog Trainer shortly after and held various dog training positions before co-founding Sit Stay Fit with Jamie Walthers in 2012.
She currently resides in Central Oregon with her husband and two dogs and co-owns SSF's sister business, Wild Intentions.
Training Philosophy
Jenna's training philosophy is not explicitly stated on the website, but it is implied that she believes in a positive reinforcement approach, focusing on building a strong relationship between dogs and their owners.
Services
Jenna is a co-owner of Sit Stay Fit and offers a variety of services, including:
- Day Training: Pick up and drop off within the service area, at least one specific training outing per day, supervised play, and training sessions. $175 for the first evaluation day, $160 for a full 6-8 hour day, or $1450 for a 10-pack.
- Recess Time Outings: 2.5 hours of play and training, including hikes, walks, off-leash outings, and dog park play. $110 per session or $950 for a 10-pack.
- Private Training: One-on-one sessions at the facility, in the client's home (travel fee may apply), owner-absent private training, and virtual sessions. $140 for an in-home session, $125 for a session at the facility, and $95 for a virtual session.
- Puppy Preschool: A 6-week class covering puppy essentials like socialization, play biting, potty training, and basic skills. $230 for the 6-week course.
- Basic Education: A 6-week class covering leash walking, coming when called, not jumping up on people, leave it, stay, and more. $230 for the 6-week course.
- Canine High School: A 6-week intermediary class for dogs under one year old, focusing on expanding basic skills and building focus and self-control. $230 for the 6-week course.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen: A 6-week class preparing dogs for the Canine Good Citizen certificate, covering loose leash walking, appropriate greetings, and more. $230 for the 6-week course.
- Trail Tails: A drop-in style advanced class focusing on leash walking and obedience skills on trails. $275 for 6 sessions, $150 for 3 sessions, or $55 for 1 session.
Certifications
Jenna is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).
Specializations
Jenna's specializations are not explicitly stated on the website, but based on her experience and the services offered, she likely specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, and socialization.
Training Methods
Jenna's training methods are not explicitly stated on the website, but it is implied that she uses positive reinforcement techniques.
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