About me

ASSOCIATION OF PET DOG TRAINERS AUSTRALIA

TRAINER OF THE YEAR 2023!

Like many trainers, my journey started with a dog that I did not understand. At the time I was given lots of advice, some good and some bad. Wanting to do the best that I could for my dog I started studying canine behaviour and have now gained several qualifications.

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Having worked in an animal shelter for nearly 10 years, the animal's welfare is always my priority. I will work closely with families to find techniques which will work for them but also not be based in the use of pain or intimidation. I believe that mostly behaviour modification is not an 'overnight fix' but I also recognize that not everyone can commit hours to training each day.

The Zen Den is committed to working with dogs and their families to rebuild fractured connections and improve the quality of life for both my dog and human clients.   

I'm looking forward to meeting you and your dog soon!

Jess CPDT-KA (Founder and Trainer) 

Qualifications and Experience:

Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed 

Cert II, III & IV in Companion Animal Services

Cert IV Training and Assessment 

Member of the Delta Institute (Certified Professional Dog Trainer)

ACT Government Approved Assistance Dog Assessor and Trainer

Greenhound Assessor Qualified

Cert III in Captive Animal Management

Higher Diploma in Advanced Animal Behaviour  

Diploma in Canine Aggression

Professional Member of Pet Professional Guild Australia  

Member Of Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia