FirstBarkJenny is a great trainer! She works with both dogs and people to benefit and deepen the relationship between them. She cares about the animal’s mental, physical, and social well being. Jenny is very knowledgeable and patient. Her classes are thoughtful and impactful which produce desired results when the handlers work appropriately and consistently with the animal. Highly recommend.
My Shadow Dog Training
Chatham, Virginia
About My Shadow Dog Training
13+ years teaching group classes - Canine Manners, Canine Good Citizen, AKC STAR for puppies. Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, Diabetic Alert, Public Access training. Private one-on-one lessons - obedience, specialized training, problem behaviors Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Focus on training the dog AND the owner - relationship is key - board and train is not what I do. Force-free and positive methods building partnership; no e-collars or aversive training! Specialized training for problem dog behaviors such as reactivity, anxiety, etc. 13+ years experience training emotional support (ESA) and service dogs. Therapy dog training: certified as a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Jumping up
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Force-free training
Other listed services
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- Advance Training
- Canine Enrichment
- Canine Manners - Beginning and Advanced
- Class Instruction
- Continuing Education
- Custom Training
- Dog Schools
- Emotional Support Dog Training
- Foundational Course
- House Manners
- Individualized Training
- Leash Skills
- Positive dog training
- Problem behaviors
- Public Access Training
- Relationship Building
- Socializing Your Dog
- Specialized Training
- Support Dog Training
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- APDT membership
Customer reviews
Google listing5
69 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Manners 1 class 14
- Knowledgeable trainer 8
- Basic manners class 3
- Communication skills 3
- Therapy dogs 3
- Thorough classes 3
All 10 topics
- Love for pups 2
- Obedience classes 2
- Positive training 2
- Private lesson 2
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Jenny doesn’t just train dogs. She trains people to communicate with their dogs! It’s a fascinating process with almost immediate results. Jenny is patient and kind. She is extremely educated with helping a family make a home with their dog as a happy and even helpful member!
Amazing trainer. Very friendly. She has worked with me with my Betty.
Jenny help me train a crazy hound that never listened!! Then he was the best dog in the house. 10 out of 10 would recommend time and time again!!
I was training my current dog as a service dog for myself and Jenny helped me and my dog misty understand dog training through her classes. My dog successfully became a service dog with Jenny’s help! She graduated with her canine good citizen after taking 2 of Jenny’s classes. I have and always recommend my shadow dog training!!
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