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Training by Jacqueline, LLC MSc Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare Grad Student @ Virginia Tech | CDBC | Fear Free Professional | multi-certified & insured ✨🧠 All breeds and ages welcome!

Force-free, science based training that happens in the comfort of your own home. Helping with many different behaviors: basic obedience, puppy, CGC prep, stranger danger, dog reactivity/aggression, veterinarian check-ups, fear, food or toy guarding, leash manners, marking, barking, tricks, etc.!

💡What are you seeing here? During a recent lesson at Home Depot, we attempted greetings with our young (and bouncy) Slat...
19/01/2025

💡What are you seeing here?

During a recent lesson at Home Depot, we attempted greetings with our young (and bouncy) Slate. While not every greeting was *perfect* (we shouldn’t really expect that for an adolescent dog anyway…they’re like human teenagers!) we did have a few moments of good choices!

One tip to help dogs with the excitement of a stranger approaching is to “power feed” as the person stands and talks to you! Slate was laying down at this point so while dad fed him, mom carried on conversation with the other person. This keeps him calm and busy while in the presence of the other human.

I know it’s chilly 🥶 here in Michigan right now, but do your best to get your dog out for practice, trainees!

Say hi to Tony 👋🏻This beautiful boy was recently adopted but had a few behaviors that his parents needed guidance on. It...
17/01/2025

Say hi to Tony 👋🏻

This beautiful boy was recently adopted but had a few behaviors that his parents needed guidance on. It’s been such a blast to see him become more confident and adjust to his home.

1-on-1 training focuses on you, your dog, and your lifestyle. All of it is brought together to create the best, most efficient, training plan to help you reach your goals. ⭐️

While the weather isn’t always cooperative this time of year, there’s plenty of skills that can be taught indoors in preparation for the warm months! Think of this like investing in a savings account for a future withdrawal. We want some cushion to that savings account 😉

You can sign up as a new client with the link below! Rescue/shelter dogs always receive 20% off ❤️

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/newclient/

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10/01/2025

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Before & ✨After✨ 😂 (and a quick tip!)Sweet Millie has been working hard behind the scenes to overcome her big feelings a...
08/01/2025

Before & ✨After✨ 😂 (and a quick tip!)

Sweet Millie has been working hard behind the scenes to overcome her big feelings about the world! Yesterday we had a fabulous session where we talked through all the ways to help Millie feel relaxed and confident on neighborhood walks. She did AMAZING (and her mom did too!) and alllllll that brain work clearly took a toll 🤣

💡TIP! In the last photo, you can see one of the safety items recommended when you have a dog who is physically large and may break their equipment. The black nylon connector is hooked to her collar on one end, the her harness on the other. This way if she were to back out, or pull too hard, and slip out of one….she is still attached to the other!

You can order one here:

https://amzn.to/427HJYq

Happy training! 👏🏼

Say hello to my Homeschool kiddo for January: 💗Stella!On this beautiful, crisp, snowy day we got out for her first of ma...
06/01/2025

Say hello to my Homeschool kiddo for January: 💗Stella!

On this beautiful, crisp, snowy day we got out for her first of many lessons to tackle her big opinions of…really everything 🤣

Stay tuned for all her updates!

PS: the February spot is BOOKED! ☘️March is up for grabs 👀

www.trainingbyjacqueline.com

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Ended the year with best girl, El 💜Yesterday was her last Homeschool Program day, and I am so proud of everything she ac...
01/01/2025

Ended the year with best girl, El 💜

Yesterday was her last Homeschool Program day, and I am so proud of everything she accomplished. Here she is showing off one of many cues: “middle” 🙂

Next up is meeting with her family to go over everything she learned so they can now take the wheel!

The February Homeschool Program spot is still available 🎉 January was booked around thanksgiving 😱 there’s only 1️⃣ spot per month!

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/homeschool-program/

Payment plans and discounts are available 🐾

Happy New Year, trainees 🎆

Great tips! ❤️
24/12/2024

Great tips! ❤️

The end of the year always brings so much nostalgia & gratitude. One of my favorite programs (Homeschool) has really all...
23/12/2024

The end of the year always brings so much nostalgia & gratitude.

One of my favorite programs (Homeschool) has really allowed me to refresh my skills for the last 3 years. Working directly with dogs in their homes forces me to be present, get creative, and “practice what I preach”.

It reminds me about what my clients experience when I give them behavior plans. Here I’m teaching puppy, El. She also lives with Marley (dog-former trainee!) and Max. While I can suggest management to work with El alone, it’s important to recognize that real life involves everyone being present at all times.

During this lesson, we needed to work on some indoor skills like place, wait, leave it, etc. I told my client, no stress if the other kiddos are out! Marley has previous training with me so I know he will gladly offer known behaviors…and little Max 🐱 could use the brain work of watching and learning from his doggy roommates!

I would not be the trainer I am without the trust of hundreds of families over the last 12 years. Thank you for allowing me to work with your dogs, teach you how to do better together, and continually referring me to the people you care about.

I hope you all enjoy the holiday season. I’m so excited to jump into another year of being your go-to for all things dog 🩵

Thank you to El’s mom for the snapshot 📸

✨4✨ days until Christmas ❤️💚A few people have reached out this week to ask: can I buy a gift card or gift certificate? 💌...
21/12/2024

✨4✨ days until Christmas ❤️💚

A few people have reached out this week to ask: can I buy a gift card or gift certificate?

💌 yes!

Any amount can be purchased! I offer in-home training & virtual 🤓

If you need the perfect gift that will last a lifetime…send me an email!

[email protected]

Happy Holidays, trainees & followers 🐾

It would be life changing if more people accepted that dogs do not understand our arbitrary human rules. Trust me when I...
14/12/2024

It would be life changing if more people accepted that dogs do not understand our arbitrary human rules.

Trust me when I say…I’m absolutely the person that wants my dog to not open his gifts until Christmas. In my human brain it makes sense, as though he is waking up each day building his anticipation for the actual holiday.

But here’s the thing. He doesn’t understand or have any idea of how that day is different from today. He just knows that this box smells like freeze dried meatballs. He knows that boxes typically produce rewards and that boxes are sometimes his to dissect.

So when he kept going for the “gift”…nibbling and just taking tiny bits of paper off the corner…looking at me in confusion because why *cant* he have it? I decided to put aside my dumb human oriented brain and just give him the box!

It’s not early. I don’t need to go out and redo and buy more stuff. He’d be happy with another box of tissue paper and meatballs and I could honestly wash one of his toys and throw it in and it would be the best day *still*.

None of this is to say dogs are dumb. It’s to point out that we could save ourselves some of the stress, tension, and upset if we realized more often that dogs live in our world, already under so much control, and are subject to our “invisible” rules and aren’t making decisions just to upset us.

Give the present. Rewrap it. Give it again. They will still be just as happy…and you can be too.

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🎄PSA to prospective clients: I think it’s likely that all of us dog trainers & consultants will do our best to make some...
13/12/2024

🎄PSA to prospective clients: I think it’s likely that all of us dog trainers & consultants will do our best to make something work if you have needs or a lifestyle that makes it difficult to start training the traditional way (or how we each primarily start with clients).

Today I’m doing a “coffee shop consult” with a gentleman who has a dog who might be uncomfortable with a visitor without having a plan before I show up…and he also had difficulty accessing and submitting the online application. Admittedly I do *everything* digitally nowadays…but when he asked, I had to figure out how to meet to get the information I need before meeting his dog…enter: meeting at a local coffee shop for paperwork & discussion!

I also have “hybrid” programs for those who are outside of my current travel range. We meet virtually first, and then meet within my range (typically halfway for the client) for in-person sessions in public!

If you need accommodations, it’s always worth it to ask! ❤️

If you fit into one of these categories, you can email me to talk through a program that fits for you!

[email protected]

💚 I caught up with my best buddy, Slate & his family for an “outing” last night at our local !Slate has hit his adolesc...
10/12/2024

💚 I caught up with my best buddy, Slate & his family for an “outing” last night at our local !

Slate has hit his adolescent stage at 6 months old…and boy can you tell 🤣 this is usually the time when I advise that “less is more” for training sessions. Those neurons are bouncing so fast in the noggin! 🧠

With some small adjustments & guidance, everyone was able to work through the lesson nicely 🙂

You can sign up for lessons here👇🏼

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/newclient/

Currently booking for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣✨

We are back to scheduled training sessions after the holiday! ✨Sweet El has been enrolled in the Homeschool Program for ...
03/12/2024

We are back to scheduled training sessions after the holiday! ✨

Sweet El has been enrolled in the Homeschool Program for this month! She is a mixed breed girly who is learning about the big world at almost 5 months old 🥹

💡Quiz time: can you see a body language signal in this photo that shows she might be a bit overwhelmed?

The January slot for Homeschool was booked just a couple of days after posting! February is up for grabs 💓 you can find all of the information here👇🏼

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/homeschool-program/

Or if you’re looking to start lessons where YOU do the “homework” under expert guidance (🙋🏽‍♀️) you can sign up here 👇🏼

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/newclient/

🎄Rescue & shelter dogs always receive 20% off programs

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We will be out of the office 11/28-12/1 taking time for some much needed R&R! The BOGO lesson sale will go live Friday a...
27/11/2024

We will be out of the office 11/28-12/1 taking time for some much needed R&R!

The BOGO lesson sale will go live Friday at 12a! Clients: watch your email for the link. The sale is available for Friday & Saturday only 🎁

If you’re a previous client and want in on the deal, you can email me to be added to the list 😘 [email protected]

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Raise your hand if you struggle to advocate for your dog sometimes ✋🏼Yesterday I was with a client out in a public pet s...
26/11/2024

Raise your hand if you struggle to advocate for your dog sometimes ✋🏼

Yesterday I was with a client out in a public pet store with her *adorable* but reactive dog. Her dog has come SO far that she typically is only reacting if the human advances toward her and gets too close. Previously she would react at just the sight of people.

So when we were pacing the store…and my client was ahead of me as another shopper walked by…I watched as the shopper asked “is she friendly?!” and my client said:

“No”

Just like that. She said no very politely and kept moving. The shopper was super kind and said “okay well she’s cute!” and was on her way.

I was BEYOND proud. No need for explaining…no leaving the door open to be convinced or for an incident to occur. Firm, kind, clear boundary.

May we all strive to be this strong in our advocacy for our dogs in the new year.

Thank you to those who support this one-woman small business! 🐾🎁✨ I always have gift cards available for the holidays! A...
24/11/2024

Thank you to those who support this one-woman small business! 🐾🎁✨

I always have gift cards available for the holidays! Any amount can be purchased 💌 give the gift that keeps giving: knowledge on how to train their dog for the long haul.

Sharing, liking, and commenting on social media is a huge way to support as well. If you’re a client who has yet to write a review…reviews *also* give support by way of credibility with the community!

Thank you 💕

🐾 Quick lesson tips from a professional:🎄keep lessons short & sweet! 10-15 minutes (can do 1-3x/day)🎁 find what motivate...
24/11/2024

🐾 Quick lesson tips from a professional:

🎄keep lessons short & sweet! 10-15 minutes (can do 1-3x/day)

🎁 find what motivates your dog! Toys? Squeeze treats? Play/engagement? Crunchy kibble?

🎄 give sniff breaks! scatter some snacks in the grass for them to find between tasks (as you see here)

🎁 if they’re energized, do some strenuous play *before* you do some calm, focused, mental training

🎄 remember…if they aren’t “getting it” or aren’t as engaged as you’d like….reflect! What could you change about the set up for lessons? Are you moving fast through the task? Are they still at “1st grade” while you try to ask for “4th grade”?

For more tips, be sure to follow me on Patreon () or sign up to get your own 1-on-1 help here 👇🏼

www.trainingbyjacqueline.com

Rescue/shelter dogs always receive a 20% discount on programs 💛

🥳 It’s tiiiiiime!! The most in-demand program is available for 2025! My [Homeschool Program] has 1️⃣ open spot per month...
22/11/2024

🥳 It’s tiiiiiime!! The most in-demand program is available for 2025!

My [Homeschool Program] has 1️⃣ open spot per month and it books fast!

Perfect for busy families, jumpstarting your training goals, or simply offering your dog consistent mental & physical exercise. (Also pairs well with the new Christmas addition…..🎁🐾)

See all the details and apply here:

https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/homeschool-program/

🗓️January is up for grabs!! Check out the new payment plan option as well 👀

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🎉 Day Training Update: MOLLY! Let me tell you, this fleet of activity (after school drop off crew in her neighborhood) would have sent her into an absolute tizzy before. She would have been barking at hyper-speed, running toward them, not able to eat or hear anything from her handler….😮‍💨😮‍💨 Today…she can watch, process, and regulate herself so so so well. Because this was a “fleet” I’m a bit more on top of talking to and feeding her…but even with one person or a person and a dog she will watch and then quickly look to me now! 📦The best report came from her mom who said that during a recent grocery delivery at home….she didn’t get upset at all (again, something that would’ve sent her into severe reactivity). Thank you to Mollys family for trusting me with your girl. She’s been a joy to work with and I’m so proud of her. The slot for DECEMBER is open! With the holiday season, it’s a great opportunity to make sure your dog is getting that 1-on-1 schooling & attention while things are a bit more busy 🎄 clients always mention the difference in behavior on days I visit! 🌟 💌Apply here: https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/daytraining/ #trainingbyjacqueline #daytraining #dogbehavior #reactivedogs #goldendoodle #michigan #behaviorconsultant #dogsofinstagram #optoutside #autumn

Lexi’s Day Training Program, COMPLETE! 🎉 Things we worked on: 🌟check-in with eye contact when outside (the world is so cool but don’t forget us humans!) 🌟walking at a *slower*pace 🌟leaving critters be (she is fast and…wins) 😬 🌟waiting for the ball to be thrown (instead of throwing herself everywhere 😂) 🌟4 on the floor (she’s bouncy) 🌟feet handling with consent 🌟learning to paw & use a scratch board! 🌟feeling neutral about people on walks and visitors It’s been so fun to spend the last month with her 🥹 Day Training Bookings: August: BOOKED ✅ September: BOOKED ✅ October: open! November: open! Sign up here: https://trainingbyjacqueline.com/day-training-application/ Payment plans available! 🎉

I’ve been a dog girlie my whole life..but when I became a cat mom it was important to me to learn their unique body language and signals. This was especially the case because I had adopted a tiny lion (Malcolm in this video) who was not pleased to be handled or brushed without his express consent. So here’s a peak into our grooming sessions 😻 ✨hold out the brush ✨if he rubs on it, I’m allowed to proceed and run it down his body! (A mega sensitive area) ✨switch sides & repeat! What’s amazing is he tolerates more reps nowadays and the moment he’s not into it anymore he just leaves 🤷🏽‍♀️ no need to swat or vocalize to me as a warning because unless he makes contact with the brush, I don’t proceed! 🩵 Do you have a cat? Have you tried cooperative care techniques? Let’s chat in the comments! #cooperativecare #catgrooming #rescuecat #animalbehaviorexpert @fearfreepets

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CPDT-KA certified. Force-free, science based training that happens in the comfort of your own home. All breeds and ages welcome! Helping you with many different behaviors: basic obedience, puppy, CGC prep, stranger danger, dog reactivity/aggression, veterinarian check-ups, fear, food or toy guarding, leash manners, marking, barking, tricks, etc.! Serving South East Michigan.