Work Experience:
The Bird Guru
Owner
10/06 - present

Canine Aspirations
Owner
12/06 - present

MSPCA/Methuen-Nevins Farm
Dog Training Assistant
5/08 - 10/08

Gemini Dogs
Training Assistant
1/06 - present

Gemini Dogs
Daycare/Boarding
3/05 - 11/06

Gotta Go Pet Care
Owner/Dog walker/Pet sitter
12/00 -10/06

Feathers: The Ultimate Pet Bird Store
Manager/Animal Care/Sales/Education/Class Instructor/Newsletter Author
1996-2004

Windhover Veterinary Center
Veterinary Assistant/Animal Care
11/01-2/02

Volunteer Experience:
Save A Dog
Foster home/Dog handler/Event help/Pet-sitter/Dog-walker/home visits
11/04 - present

Collie Rescue League of New England
Foster home/home visits
8/06 - present

House Rabbit Network
Foster home
7/02 - 2/03

Buddy Dog Humane Society
Dog-walker
93-94

Certifications:
CAS (Certified Avian Specialist) through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (12/2007)

Memberships:
Association of Pet Dog Trainers #68850
American Working Collie Association
Collie Rescue League of New England

In Print:
Jenn was interviewed for and article in the 2009 Birds USA magazine called: "What It's Like To Be A . . . - Profile of Bird Careers" by Katie Ingmire .

Jenn was interviewed for the article Little Budgies, Big Love by Ellen Feinstein Krueger, appearing in the August 2005 issue of Bird Talk Magazine

Canine performance titles earned:
RL-1 (APDT’s Rally level 1 title) with Tamarack’s Autumn Rain, “Tara”. (10/06)

RN (AKC Rally Novice title) with Tamarack’s Autumn Rain, “Tara”. (4/07)

CGC (AKC's Canine Good Citizen title) with Tamarack’s Autumn Rain, “Tara”. (5/07)

RA (AKC Rally Advanced title) with Tamarack's Autumn Rain RA RL1 CGC, "Tara". (8/07)

RE (AKC Rally Excellent title) with Tamarack's Autumn Rain RE RL1 CGC, "Tara". (9/07)

RL-2 (APDT Rally Level 2 Title) withe Tamarack's Autumn Rain, RE RL2 CGC, "Tara". (5/08)

Some seminars/courses attended:
From Purgatory to Nirvana: The Path to Enlightened Training with Ken Ramirez of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium (2010)

For the Love of a Dog: Emotions in You and Your Dog, and How They Affect Training and Relationships with Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB (2010)

Analyze THAT! with Terri Bright, MS, BCBA (2010)

So many choices: A workshop for Trainers and Dogs with Kathy Sdao MA, CAAB (2009)

Ethics, The Heart of Professional Dog Training with Jim Barry, CPDT, CDBC (2009)

Behavior Modification for the Real World with Dee Ganley, CPDT, CABC (2008)

Pet First Aid Workshop with Dr. Amy Schroff and VESCONE staff (2008)

Living and Learning with Parrots: the Fundamental Principles of Behavior with Susan G. Freidman, Ph.D (2008)

Dogs of Course 2.5 day Instructor Training Course: One-on-one with Pia Silvani, CPDT, CABC (2008)

The Role of Drug Therapy in Canine Behavior Problems with Dr. Amy Marder, VMD CAAB (2008)

Dogs of Course 5-day Instructor Training Course: Teaching and Training with Sue Sternberg and Pia Silvani, CPDT, CABC (2008)

Get SMART about Training with Kathy Sdao, MA, CAAB (associate) (2008)

Separation Anxiety with Trish King CPDT, CDBC (2008)

Training Birds for Medical and Husbandry Behaviors with Barbara Heidenreich (2007)

Don Hanson's Introduction to Dog Behavior and Clicker Training at Green Acres Kennel in Bangor, ME (2007)

All About Dogs: Lecture/Workshop Series including:
Overcoming the Fear Factor, Shaping & Training for Shelter/Rescue Dogs, Motivating Your Dog to Give Great Attention, Hey! That's Mine - Possessive Issues, all with Carolyn Barney, CPDT (2006)

Every Dog is Different: Evolution, Cognition, & Behavior with Dr. Ray Coppinger, PhD, Dr. Bruce Blumberg, PhD, and Carolyn Barney, CPDT (2006)

The Development of Independence (in birds) with Mattie Sue Athan (2004)

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