Started training my first dog in the 70's, worked part time, then full time as a dog trainer. Obtained outside the company, independent certification, and certificates of completion, on my own. I attend seminars, & conferences to remain updated on the latest in science-based methods, and research, on my own. I became an accredited Area Trainer in 2007, and train new trainers for the company, (covering my district and 2 other districts at times) and I'm a mentor for them and others across the country who solicit my advice.
Located at the North Sacramento PetSmart at Truxel rd and I-80
Certifications:
CPDT-KA Certified professional dog trainer-Knowledge Assessed
Association of Professional Dog Trainers- Professional Premium member, & Volunteer Co-Chair for Conference Committee
Approved AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATOR
Pet Tech First Aid and CPR certificate
Supporting member IAABC
Certificate for Knowing dogs program Dog guru's for instruction and evaluation of off leash play
Accredited Area Trainer for PetSmart
Dog training services include
- Deaf dog training
- Service dog training
- Board and train
- Puppy training
More info about Jamie Hulan CPDT-KA's dog training:
I do Group classes for Basic manners. 1st level of core classes learn cues like sit, down, an emergency recall, leave it, take it, drop it, hand targeting, auto focus, wait at doors, walk nice, trouble shoot behaviors, for example: jumping on people, mouthy, biting behavior etc.; 2nd level of core classes after the first level is completed (or equivalent), cues like, Heel, go to place, & adding distractions; 3rd level of core classes with first 2 levels completed, (or equivalent), learn wait in motion, back up in heel, emergency stop, and go thru all 10 items of the CGC exam, if you choose to do the exam, (it's not mandatory), and I can do the STAR puppy exam also in 1st level classes. Potty training classes, or StartSmart workshop for new Pet Parents. (1st level) Puppy (10 wks-5mo old), Beginner (5 mo. old and up), (2nd level) Intermediate, (3rd level) Advance, Brain Games (Intro to canine cognition), Trick class (fun and mentally exercise your dog), Private class: more flexible hours, (we do not work with aggressive dogs, they must be "ok" with dog and people; nor do we work on Severe separation anxiety), if dog is shy, we can always work one on one if a group class is too much. We can start Service dog training for manners, all the way up to the canine good citizen award for your dog. New PetsHotel will open late March 2023, we'll be able to do board and train, and Day camp. All positive reinforcement-based training, with over 50 years of experience and continuing education, with almost 20 years of that with PetSmart; I use no force or painful equipment. PetSmart did a 7-year background check to assure the parents purchasing my classes, that I have never been accused or had any convictions or judgments against me for animal cruelty per the new "California Dog Trainer Sufficiency Act" (1/1/23).
Behavioral issue focus:
Basic puppy behaviors, and to start the critical socialization every dog need (from 3-4 weeks old to 16 weeks old), more dogs die due to a lack of socialization and training than they ever do from puppy disease. I also work on adolescent behaviors, dogs turning into juveniles, pushing boundaries and not listening; Training (& early socialization) can save lives.
Dog training methods:
I can do free evaluations to see where the parent and dog is at. I use Positive reinforcement, no force, no punitive or painful equipment, (NO choke chain, prong collar or shock is used). I use treats in the beginning, but, eventually we use less treats, & use toys, praise, affection, anything the dog considers a reward. I use marker training, clicker or word, employing the lure, catch or shape methods to modify &/or teach desired behaviors and cues.
Why I became a dog trainer:
Love of dogs, help keep them in their home, so they avoid the suffering of shelter life, and possible euthanasia, just because they needed some socialization and training. I get great Joy in watching the relationship between the human and dog develop, then having that bond appear. Changing the minds and behavior of the human to help the dog, so they can both live their best life, together. I consider myself a human trainer for the dog.
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
Saving lives, dog and human.
My #1 dog training tip:
Start socialization & training as early as possible, (8-10 weeks old), mold them the way you want them to be. Set the up for success and look for the "yes" and reward it. Behaviors rewarded get repeated.
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