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About

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I (Jackie) am a passionate dog owner, hiker, dog sport competitor, training nerd and parent. My two personal dogs are treasured pets and partners. I love taking my dogs on trips with me, taking them out into nature for some forest therapy (so good for people and dogs, too!). I love high energy dogs who are full of personality and sparkle, but I know how challenging it can be to help these go go go dogs live in a human world that isn't always adapted to them. 

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As a proud cat owner and parent to a young child, I'm also passionate about helping dogs fit in with the other members of our families, both human and animal. I'm fairly proud my bird dog can live in harmony with our backyard chickens as well.

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I also love the human capacity to learn and communicate and I'm dedicated to helping others learn more about their dogs with compassion and clarity. it's certainly not relaxing to the be the dog barking and lunging on the end of the leash, but it is very stressful to be holding that leash as well. I believe strongly in always considering "the human end of the leash" in all training scenarios.

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My training focuses on giving you and your dog skills that can useful in real life, tips on how to "manage" your dog to avoid problems (things like crate training, using a long line for walks, and more) and relationship building. I do not personally use 'corrections' or punishment as a routine part of my training, but if you currently use some corrections or corrective tools that doesn't mean I'm not the right fit.

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Contact me for more information and to get an intake assessment.

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