Kathleen Jager-Wilcox, CPDT-KA

Kathleen Jager-Wilcox, CPDT-KA
Dog Trainer

My Role at Tucker Pup's

I teach private lessons for all types of behaviors and challenges. I am also a Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

Prior Dog Experience

I have been training professionally since 2004.

For more than eight years, I trained rescue dogs to assist veterans and disabled people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My work included classes and private lessons, in addition to rehabilitating dogs to convert them into service dogs.

I also worked with an organization that trains German Shepherds to become service dogs that assist people with disabilities.

Prior to my service dog work, I spent eleven years at a wildlife management company, working side-by-side with canine partners in real-world environments. I worked with some of the most challenging dogs to orchestrate in the field.

I am also a performance judge for the American Kennel Club (AKC), and a trick dog evaluator.

Certifications

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)





• Certified in the Borden Method of Dog Training and Service Dog Training

Why I Became a Dog Trainer

In 2012, I worked for Tucker Pup's as a dog handler, supervising dog play and evolving her abilities to read canine body language in a large group setting. I left Tucker Pup's to embark on raising a family and pursue Service Dog Training. I have since rejoined our team with a wealth of knowledge that can apply to any number of challenges you may be facing.