FirstBarkJenny has been instrumental in training many dogs to reach their potential and change the lives of their handlers. I am honored to have worked with her in the past and would recommend her services to anyone in need of an excellent trainer.
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
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Jenny trained both my dogs and it has made their lives and mine so much better. Jenny is such a caring person.
Great trainer with people and very kind on great with all dogs. She is very knowledgeable and knows how to communicate that to me and my dog
Jenny is fantastic! She is super knowledgeable with all types of dogs. . Jenny and her classes were suggested to me by another client of hers and Im so thankful! I highly recommend her classes
I absolutely love Jenny Cole. She actually helped me with my sweet little rescue cat! Her talents do not stop at canines but you couldn't find better for you, your dog and family!
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