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You could say I've been positively training dogs my whole life, but technically
I started at Animal School Inc. (Portland, Oregon) in 1992. The next few years my time was spent assisting obedience classes,
study in a combination of psychology, theater, and speech; working as a doggie daycare attendant; and working with other trainers
to hone my craft as an instructor and behavioral consultant.
In November 2000, I adopted Pixie, a Doberman Pinscher/
Pit Bull mix, from the Multnomah County Animal Shelter in Troutdale Oregon. Pixie had come in as a stray with no history,
no name, and not a good chance. Upon adoption, her troubles began to show. She was unsocialized, fear aggressive with people,
unpredictable and leash aggressive with dogs, destructive, anxious and out of control in the crate, car and home. I immediately
started her on a positive reinforcement program, and with a lot of patience, love and consistency (three things I can't stress
enough) has become a wonderful well adjusted dog. I give my relationship with Pixie a lot of credit in my confidence as a
trainer, particularly working with problem dogs.
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| Jeanette and a friend in Puerto Rico! |
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| Jeanette Stewart, owner of Practical Dog Solutions |
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With over seventeen years of experience in the training profession, I
also continue my education through seminars, conferences and contact with other trainers and animal professionals. I teach
the most practical, easy training techniques and find ways to fit training into a busy life. Whether you have a puppy, shelter
dog or problem dog, there's an important relationship to build and maintain.
Since
the summer of 2010, I have been working with New Hope for Eastern Oregon Animals to develop the Powder Pals Training Program. Powder Pals is a program run in conjunction
with Powder River Correctional Facility, in which inmates train homeless dogs that are high risk for euthanasia, and get them well trained using all
positive, reward based methods, making them highly adoptable!
Click here to learn more about New Hope for Eastern Oregon Animals and the Powder Pals Program.
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Oregon/Washington