Jackador is run by husband and wife team SJ and Jason. Both SJ and Jason have a wealth of experience in dog training and behaviour in a variety of settings from providing home support and behaviour work for rescue charities dogs to working with assistance dog charities training dogs to help people with a variety of physical and mental health needs. SJ completed her BSc in Applied Animal Studies, specialising in Veterinary Science and Behaviour and went on to complete numerous canine specific courses and seminars.Most recently she achieved certification through the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants.
Jason completed his level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Analysis, Application and Management through the IMDTB and is a qualified behaviourist and has his OCN and is a qualified member of APDT UK.
Jason has also trained with several of the UK's top scent detection specialists in building a fun scentwork programme and training dogs in scentwork/nosework. SJ and Jason both are accredited UK college of Scent Dog trainers.
Both have achieved full IMDT membership and Level 3 OCN in Dog Training.
SJ is also a Provisional member of the APBC, and Provisional Members have demonstrated that they have the appropriate level of Knowledgeand Understanding for the professional role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB). She is gaining the practical experience necessary to be assessed as a CAB and therefore
become a Full Member of the APBC. The APBC supports its Provisional Members undertaking
behaviour consultations.
Christian and Jason are both accredited instructors with Canine Hoopers World and run low implact agility classes for all dogs.
Jason is also an accredited Dog Parkour instructor.
SJ and Jason are ably assisted in class by Christian who is a very knowledgable IMDT dog trainer. Christian has a BSc in psychology and has a special interest in the psychological benefits of canine/human interaction.
The whole team regularly review and update their knowledge and practises to make sure they are at the forefront of teaching techniques. They attend numerous seminars, conferences, workshops and courses to continue building their knowledge base.
All are passionate about dog welfare and behaviour and love helping owners to train and rehabilitate their dogs using modern, science based welfare friendly methods.
Recent courses attended include:
