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Jennifer
W. Basile Professional Dog Trainer
973-728-5284
jwbasile@gmail.com |
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About Jen
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I
Believe:
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 In
understanding the dog, first and foremost, as an
individual animal without preconceived ideas as to
what that animal should do or anthropomorphic
misinterpretations. |
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Everything I do is designed to help the dog learn
the desired task or behavior. |
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The
what and why behind a dog’s actions are more
important than the how. |
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In
respect and compassion, enthusiasm and enjoyment. |
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That
choke collars, prong collars, halti-collars and
constant food rewards are not acceptable methods of
training a dog. |
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The
most important goal in training is to help the dog
be happy and relaxed. |
Background:
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Began working with shelter dogs in 1980. |
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In
1994, began working with a no-kill rescue
organization |
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Through this work, I saw many dogs being “done away
with” due to lack of owner misunderstandings and
lack of communication with the dog. I became aware
that the behavior problems of the dogs were caused
by humans and that only by educating the owners
could this be changed. I decided to make a
difference and help these dogs. |
 Education:
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Currently enrolled in Canine Massage Therapy Course
Certification |
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K9 Nose Work Odor Seminar - June 2010
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Free Shaping Seminar - May 2010
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K9 Nose Work Seminar - March 2010
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Bright and Beautiful Certified Therapy Dog Evaluator - December 2009
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DPD - Department for Persons with Disabilities - Pet Therapy November 2009
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NJ Developmental Center Volunteer – Visiting Pet Program February 2008
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Reiki II Level Practitioner - September 2007
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Registered Bright and Beautiful Therapy Handler-Dog Team - September 2007
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American Red Cross Certificate - Pet First Aid - August 2007
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Reiki Level 1 Practitioner - December 2006
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Certified Canine Good Citizen
Evaluator #19586 - American Kennel Club |
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Canine Behavioral Institute, Marshalls Creek, PA
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Professional Dog Trainers Course, July, 1996 to
June, 1998 |
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Advanced Training, 1998-2000, Belgian Ring Sport |
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Private Individual Lessons, 1999-2001 |
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Special Intensive Seminars
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Character and Temperament, February, 1998 |
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Reflexes, Instinct and Drive, March, 1998 |
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The Vicious Circle of Human-Canine
Relationships, March, 1998 |
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Training and Discipline, April, 1998 ; Raising
the Perfect Dog, May, 1998 |
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 Associations with Rescue Organizations:
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Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Vizsla Rescue |
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Warwick Valley Humane Society, Warwick NY |
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Basset Hound Rescue, (NY, NJ and Eastern PA),
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Adoption Coordinator; 1996-1999, |
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Behavior Consultant and Trainer
-- currently |
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Pet
Adoption League,
Warren County, NJ |
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Bergen County Animal Shelter,
Teterboro, NJ |
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Behavior Evaluations and Foster Home Care for
homeless pets since 1995 |
Club
Membership:
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American Belgian Tervuren Club |
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Raritan Belgian Sheepdog Club |
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International Association of Canine Professionals |
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“A dog has one aim in life.
To bestow his heart.”
--J.R. Ackerley |
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“A dog is a smile and a
wagging tail. What is in between doesn’t matter
much.”
--Clara Ortega |
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