FirstBarkJackie is THE BEST. We really wanted a dog trainer who only used positive reinforcement, no shocks or collars. We really loved working with her for loose leash training and we will likely be working with her in the near future to help with separation anxiety. Poppy loved her too!
Jackie the Dog Trainer / SouthPaw Pet Care & Training
Akron, Ohio
About Jackie the Dog Trainer / SouthPaw Pet Care & Training
*Positive Training / Rewarding Results* Professionally certified dog trainer and pet care experts. Life can be hard--owning a pet shouldn't be! Let us help you create a harmonious haven for you and your pet. I'm a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP #69770), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) and a Fear Free Certified Professional (Trainer) in Akron, OH. As a positive reinforcement trainer, I specializing in: puppy manners, behavior modification, and separation anxiety. Virtual/remote training available world-wide; in-person training in Akron, Bath, Richfield, Fairlawn, Highland Square, Hudson, Wadsworth, Brecksville.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Class options
- Small classes
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
- Refresher training
Your dog’s background
- Multi-dog households
Training approach
- Clicker training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Cat sitting (in-home)
- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- 4 Week Training
- Board & Trains
- Care For Your Pets
- Caring For Pets
- Cat Care
- Certified Dog Trainer
- Certified Training
- Continuing Education
- Customized Training
- Daily Dog Walks
- Dog Training Techniques
- Personalized Dog Training
- Pet Care Vacation
- Pet Sitting
- Pet Visit
- Reactive Rover
- Relationship Based Dog Trainer
- Shy Dog
- Specialized Training
- Trainer Certification
- Training Packages
- Walk & Train
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Business-stated qualifications
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- Training team
- KPA CTP
- Training team
- CSAT
Customer reviews
Google listing5
29 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 6
- Separation anxiety training 4
- Dog sitting (in-home) 3
- Loves dogs 3
- Nervous dog 3
- Flexible training 2
All 10 topics
- Leash training 2
- Reactive dog 2
- Senior dog care 2
- Understanding dogs 2
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Jackie was SO wonderful with our two anxious dogs (one is reactive and other afraid of everything). She made individual recommendations for both that have really helped. We love her gentle positive approach. I am amazed how well they have responded to training. Walking withou…Read full reviewClose full review
Jackie was SO wonderful with our two anxious dogs (one is reactive and other afraid of everything). She made individual recommendations for both that have really helped. We love her gentle positive approach. I am amazed how well they have responded to training. Walking without pulling and barking is the new normal. We still have some work to do, but Jackie gave us the tools to create the desired behaviors that also make our pups feel more secure and engaged. She also follows up each sessions with handouts to reinforce what was covered and help us stay on track. Cannot recommend her enough!
Jackie is an extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient trainer! She has been a major help with my hound pup, Sandy, who has stranger danger and anxiety. Thanks to Jackie’s guidance, Sandy is making lots of progress growing her confidence and working through her fears. J…Read full reviewClose full review
Jackie is an extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient trainer! She has been a major help with my hound pup, Sandy, who has stranger danger and anxiety. Thanks to Jackie’s guidance, Sandy is making lots of progress growing her confidence and working through her fears. Jackie came to each session prepared with lots of fun training games planned, but was always ready to pivot to other activities to meet Sandy’s needs in the moment. She is a joy to learn from and shares tons of great information and resources. I’m so grateful Sandy and I got to work with Jackie!
Jackie is wonderful. I adopted a 2 year old Aussiedoodle and only wanted to work with a positive reenforcement trainer. No shock collars! Jackie was patient and had so many techniques. My dog went from jumping all over us to sitting on command and from being terrified of the leash and car to driving to the park for walks. Thank you Jackie!
Jackie is amazing!!! Under 3 months and my greyhound w severe separation anxiety can stay alone for over an hour!!!
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