Justin Jinks

• Instructed basic and advanced group obedience and agility classes of 6 clients and there dogs. Teaching positive reinforcement techniques, advanced handler skills, and dog training exercises.
• In private sessions I instructed owners and dogs on obedience and behavior training using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
• Instructed clients on how to foster positive association in dogs with aggressive tendencies through consistent behavior modification skills and techniques.
• Conducted Pack Hike Class where clients and there dogs hike the Fryman Park trail in a group of 6+ while training loose leash walking and socializing techniques.
• Conducted Puppy Playgroup classes, fostering socialization among puppies and improving owner engagement.

• Job consisted of working a structured training sessions for 4-6 dogs during 8-hour shifts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of obedience commands and behavior modification while the dogs were boarded.
• Assisted in the facilities protection dog training program by wearing the bite suit as well as sending the dog to bite.
• Administered food and medication to dogs during shifts, ensuring adherence to detailed care instructions.
• Trained dogs in agility for exercise during there 4-6 week boarding.
• Engaged in a well-rounded training curriculum that incorporated a wide array of training tools.
• Received valuable on the job training and experience.

• Implemented comprehensive training for the 4-6 dogs that were assigned to me, integrating positive reinforcement strategies and a balanced approach to ensure optimal skill development.
• Provided attentive care for dogs during boarding, focusing on obedience and behavior training to enhance their skills and well-being.
• Developed customized training programs to address individual dog behavior issues.
• Oversaw 20-30 dogs in play areas, facilitating positive socialization and conflict resolution.
• Provided nutritional and medicinal care to dogs to ensure their well-being as directed by client.

Two years of online classes combined with shadowing assigned trainers as they met with their clients and taught classes.