Positive Reinforcement Training
Philosophy and Methods
At Double Bond Dog Training, I am enthusiastic about helping people form stronger bonds with their dogs using positive reinforcement training methods. Through thousands of years of domestication, dogs have acquired amazing abilities to read and understand their human companions. I believe that by tapping into that capacity, we can learn to communicate with our dogs and help them become even more wonderful family members.
Using positive reinforcement and operant conditioning methods, I will work with you to develop an individualized plan to address your needs. I will help you learn to communicate with your dog using clicker training, markers, and positive reinforcement. This will address short term issues and provide you with tools and knowledge that you can employ throughout the life of your dog.
About Your Trainer
Jennifer Jones, Ph.D.
I have a lifelong love for dogs (and all animals). I have been training and showing dogs of different breeds in numerous activities, including obedience, agility, conformation, and herding, for over 40 years. At many points in my lifetime, I considered abandoning my scientific research career for one in dog training, and now, as a recent retiree with almost grown children, it is time.
I am well versed in dog behavior and learning. I have deep knowledge of different breeds and how their natural instincts and tendencies affect their learning styles. I am also an adept problem solver; each dog is different, and training is not a one size fits all proposition.
I am a lead trainer with the Greater St. Louis Training Club, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and am working toward achieving Certification Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed.
Location
Serving Kirkwood, Glendale, Des Peres, Webster Groves and surrounding communities in St. Louis County, Missouri.