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Jaedyn Shelton

Herrin,IL

Summary

Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique. Experienced in service animal training. Efficiently manage every animal and calm approaches. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills gained during 3-year career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Wolfkeeper Trainer

Wolf Ranch
07.2023 - Current
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies for funding for special needs clients and service training.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
  • Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Managed up to 21 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
  • Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use and home security.
  • Conducted private and group lessons advising clients on manners and obedience techniques to improve dog behavior at home.
  • Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
  • Advised owners about planned animal purchases or adoptions and potential behavioral needs.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.

Freelance Trainer

Self-employeed
02.2020 - 05.2023

Answered client calls and scheduled appointments. Adapted to a wide variety of different temperaments and levels of training

  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
  • Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
  • Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
  • Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
  • Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
  • Advised owners about planned animal purchases or adoptions and potential behavioral needs.
  • Used skills to assist with rescuing and rehabilitating different animals.

Education

Training Certification - Dog Handling/training

Wolfkeeper University
Marion, IL
07.2023

Skills

  • Environmental Conditions
  • Animal Handling
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Training Methodologies
  • Evaluate Temperaments
  • Balanced Training
  • Tracking Metrics
  • Obedience Training
  • Puppy Classes
  • Lead Training Programs
  • Individual Trainings
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Board and Train Programs
  • Prong Collar Training
  • Service Animal Training
  • Private Training Sessions

Timeline

Wolfkeeper Trainer

Wolf Ranch
07.2023 - Current

Freelance Trainer

Self-employeed
02.2020 - 05.2023

Training Certification - Dog Handling/training

Wolfkeeper University
Jaedyn Shelton