Jen Gumas is the founder and owner of Wiggles and Woofs Dog Training and Pet Care. A zoology graduate from Michigan State University, Jen has volunteered with rescue dogs for many years, including with Seattle Animal Shelter and Seattle Humane. In 2021, Jen worked with a group of local trainers to launch the Humane Alliance of Rescue Trainers (HART), a national organization that connects rescue animals with behavior needs to free training and behavior consulting.
Jen earned her credentials as a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and is a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is also a CBATI-KSA (certified BAT instructor). As a former National Board Certified Teacher with a master's degree in education, Jen's teaching style reflects her knowledge of best practices for both human and canine learning. It's Jen's philosophy that dog trainers must excel at working with both dogs and their guardians to help families succeed in living happily with their pets.
Jen enjoys working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds. She especially appreciates working with rescue dogs and helping families develop good relationships with their adopted pets. Fearful and reactive dogs hold a special place in her heart.
A strong believer in giving back, Jen looks forward to continuing to help dogs with behavioral challenges in the community. When she's not working or volunteering, you can often find Jen hiking with her adopted miniature schnauzer, Ada.
Certifications:
CDBC, CPDT-KA, CBATI-KSA, M.Ed
Dog training services include
- Aggressive dog training
- Deaf dog training
- Reactive dog training
- In home training
- Off leash training
- Puppy training
More info about Jen Gumas Gumas's dog training:
I provide 1:1 private coaching sessions, day training/walk-and-train sessions, and online classes. I specialize in helping reactive and fearful dogs, but I also help dogs and their people who are struggling with aggression, foundation skills/basic manners, puppy training, and a variety of other behavior concerns.
Behavioral issue focus:
Reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, leash pulling, recall, jumping up on people, unwanted barking, trouble getting alone with other animals in the home, improving focus on handler, and house training.
Dog training methods:
I am a science-based positive reinforcement trainer that does not use aversive tools, pain, fear, or coercion to train dogs. I use ethical methods that include making changes to the environment and teaching the dog what we want them to do in order to create behavior change. I offer basic training consultations (for manners and foundation skills) and behavior consultations (for behavior concerns such as reactivity and aggression) that can be on Zoom or in person. I gather a detailed behavior history for each dog to make a plan that best suits their needs, then work with their owners to reach behavior goals together. All of my sessions come with a written recap and additional resources such as handouts, videos, etc.
Why I became a dog trainer:
I absolutely love dogs, and I also love teaching people. When I left the world of education, at first I was unsure of what to do next. Someone asked me: "What's something you love so much you would do it for free?" I realized that the answer was walking and training dogs: I was already doing that for free as a volunteer! I worked on my certifications to become a professional trainer, launched my business, and the rest is history!
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
My favorite part of being a dog trainer is seeing relationships improve between people and their companions. Maybe before someone thought their dog was being stubborn, and they didn't realize the dog was confused. Or, they thought the dog was misbehaving out of spite, and did not understand the dog was fearful. I love helping people understand their dogs and helping them find solutions that benefit both the person and the dog.
My #1 dog training tip:
Reinforcement drives behavior! In other words: whichever behaviors you reward your dog for, you are going to get more of those behaviors. If a behavior is not adequately reinforced, you will see less of that behavior. This is a big key to changing behavior!
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