MEET JENN

Jenn’s journey into dog behavior work began in 2022, when she adopted her dog Chloe—who turned out to be more complex than expected. Despite being a lifelong dog guardian, Jenn found herself in a trainer’s office just two weeks in, launching what quickly became a full-on career change.

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Jenn dove deep into behavior science, and positive reinforcement training. But after initial progress with Chloe plateaued, she encountered the learner-centered approach, including the B.A.A.R.C.™ framework, and was captivated by how well it aligned with both her values and her educational background. 

 

Already an expert in learner-centered education after 20 years working in higher education, Jenn began working with Learner Centered Training in 2023. She now works directly with dog guardians in both foundational training and behavior cases. Her behavior work is supervised by certified dog behavior consultant Sara Richter, who provides oversight and support as Jenn builds experience and works toward certification. Clients benefit not only from Jenn’s growing hands-on experience, but also from her strong foundation in theory, her commitment to safe and thoughtful practice, and her deep understanding of the framework.

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Jenn has supported both guardians and professionals in learning and applying B.A.A.R.C.™ and is particularly passionate about helping humans see their dogs more clearly—both in what they’re communicating and in what they need to thrive. She believes dogs deserve to be active participants in their own care and training, and she brings curiosity, compassion, and clarity to every case she supports.