Jacob began training animals in the 1980s, gaining early experience and instruction on his family’s farm, while growing up in North Florida. He took his first dog training class twenty years ago; and has since continued to learn about dog behavior and training through classes, seminars, and hands-on instruction.
Training Philosophy
Jacob utilizes contemporary positive training methods which result in happy dogs who work out of a desire to please.
Services
- Group classes
- Private lessons
- Demonstrations
- Trick performances
Certifications
- Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP)
- Teamworks Certified Dog Training Instructor
- Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
- All-Star Performance Dog Team Captain (All-Star-TC)
- An active full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- A professional member of the Behavior Education Network
- A graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior.
Specializations
- Dog Tricks, Performing, & Advanced Clicker Training
- Rally Obedience
- Puppy Classes
- Family Dog Foundations & Canine Good Citizen
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement
Customer Reviews
Kyra Sundance
World-renowned dog trainer, author, and performer
Jacob Hollingsworth is a gifted dog trainer with excellent academic knowledge of training principles and (more importantly) an intuitive feel for animals. Jacob utilizes contemporary positive training methods which result in happy dogs who work out of a desire to please. I wholeheartedly endorse Jacob as a skilled and compassionate animal trainer.
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