Jill has been training dogs since 1987. She has trained and titled her own dogs in obedience, protection, scent discrimination, agility, conformation, and barn hunt. She is a certified trainer with CCPDT and APDT. She worked extensively with abnormal behavior issues, aggression, dog bites, as well as other basic issues. She also worked for veterinarians for several years, and has a keen interest in veterinary medicine.
Training Philosophy
Jill believes in using positive reinforcement methods and focuses on building a strong bond between the dog and owner. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dog behavior and communication.
Services
Jill provides services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurance companies as well as city/county/state prosecutors and public defenders. She is experienced and available for consultation, review, deposition and trial testimony. Her expertise includes:
- Dog bite investigation
- Dog bite analysis
- Aggression
- Dog behavior
- Temperament evaluations
- Behavior and/or training issues
- Animal cruelty cases
- Service dog evaluations
- Dog related laws and requirements
- AKC rules and protocols.
She is an all-breed expert with specialty knowledge in the Bully breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier, and all its relatives), Rottweilers, as well as other Mastiff-based breeds.
Certifications
Jill is a certified dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. She is a Chief Tester for ATTS (American Temperament Test Society) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is certified with CCPDT and APDT. She has taken 3 certification courses:
- Dog Bite Investigation (HSUS)
- Veterinary Forensics (HSUS)
- Veterinary Forensics: Bite Marks (ASPCA & Univ. of Florida).
Specializations
Jill specializes in dog bite investigation, dog bite analysis, aggression, dog behavior, temperament evaluations, animal cruelty cases, and service dog evaluations.
Training Methods
Jill uses positive reinforcement methods and focuses on building a strong bond between the dog and owner. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dog behavior and communication.
Media Appearances
Jill was the Editor of The Rottweiler Quarterly magazine for 2 years. She has written articles on behavior and training for over 20 years. She has a radio show.
