Creating an understanding between you and your pet dog.
Chicago
Jennifer Collins, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Since the mid-1990s, I have fostered and worked with dogs from various local rescues and shelters, including Chicagoland Shepherd Rescue, Simply Shepherds Rescue, Chicago Canine Rescue, Illinois Doberman Rescue, and the Anti-Cruelty Society. I taught as a senior instructor for the Anti-cruelty Society's school of dog training for ten years. I received approval from the Illinois Department of Agriculture to be a Humane Investigator in 2016 and 2017. In 2020, I graduated from the Explosive Detection Canine Handler School at JBSA Lackland. I currently work full-time as an EDC handler.
My preference is to use reinforcement vs. punishment. Life is not always positive, but I try my best to teach my animals using primarily positive reinforcement. I regularly attend workshops and seminars from experts in dog training and behavior to stay current on the most humane and effective strategies. I love the art, science, and magic of good animal training. It has become a lifetime practice. My animal family consists of a German Shepherd Dog, a Belgian Malinois, an American Eskimo Dog, a Siberian Husky, a German Shorthair pointer, two Quarterhorses, and an off-the-track Thoroughbred.
St. Louis
Megan Ores-Uhrich, KPA CTP, FDM, CPDT-KA
Jennifer and I started Capricorn Dog training in 2012 which was my twelfth year in the dog industry. I was fortunate enough to get involved in the dog training world when punishment based training was crossing over into positive reinforcement. This means that not only was I exposed to harsh training methods first hand but I also got to see the radical difference that thoughtful kind training makes in terms of results AND not stressing out dogs. I became a behavior nut and worked my way through 2 apprenticeships with Chicago dog training schools, a decade assessing and training dogs at the anti cruelty society, 10 more years working with other Chicago rescue groups and 20 years of working with families and their dogs.
My practical and straight forward training plans take into account the needs of the dog and the human. We are all unique. We learn best when our needs are supported
My specialties are socially sensitive dogs, reactivity and aggression and separation distress.
I currently teach puppy and basic classes and offer 1:1 sessions in person in St Louis. I offer 1:1 virtual sessions everywhere.
Client Testimonials
Stella
Monte & Millie
Monte & Millie
I couldn’t be happier with Capricorn Dog Training. I have the most amazing dog because of all the help and training I’ve had with Jen. Seven years ago, Jen turned my crazy, little, beautiful girl into the dog that people want theirs to be like. Stella is my first dog. Jen taught her to act like a dog that was owned by a professional, which I’m not. Thank you so much, Jen. I would recommend you to anyone.
~ James S., Chicago
Monte & Millie
Monte & Millie
Monte & Millie
Jennifer from Capricorn has helped my rescue dogs settle into a family dynamic together. Both pointy-eared dogs came from different parts of Chicago, with very different personalities and very different needs. Jennifer helped us figure out what that meant and more importantly, how to live together as a happy pack. I would recommend her expertise to anyone in need of a better understanding of their connection to their dogs and vice versa. ~ Adriane Z., Ann Arbor
Teddy
Monte & Millie
Teddy
Wow! Jennifer is amazing! I rescued a puppy in March of 2021, and a good friend recommended Jennifer at Capricorn. I have been so happy with my results. She is a master at her craft. With Jennifer’s guidance, support and expertise, I feel confident in my daily training of Teddy. He has evolved into an amazing family member!
~ Mary G., Chicago
Teddy
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