Jaedyn Shelton

• 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.

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.