JOCELYN MEILLEUR
Hello! I’m Jo – a native Vermonter known for my humor, sarcasm, and love for dog training!
As a proud parent and passionate trainer, I've dedicated the last decade to enrich our vibrant dog community. I began my journey in dog sports, which transformed into a commitment to train others using fun, engaging methods.
I believe that training goes beyond simply teaching; it’s about building relationships between pets and their owners.
In my role, I’ve volunteered with local rescues and collaborated with dog professionals to enhance business operations in daycare services. I’m a firm believer that together, we can uplift our community and offer our dogs the best life possible. I mentor aspiring dog trainers and handlers. I've helped many start their own dog businesses locally here in Vermont.
I am a certified dog trainer, and I specialize in Behavioral Dogs. Through their natural drive system, we can form better language and understanding.
I also am a founding member, and owner of VERMONT GRC. As an AKC Evaluator I'm able to conduct tests to help further give more goals for our members who want to further excel in in acquiring AKC titles.
In my own drive for continuing excellence and dogwomenship. I have shown my dog Kulu in conformation in AKC and in ASCA. Kulu has already received titles for his AKC Canine Good Citizen, and his title for Novice AKC FETCH. We are currently working towards our SR 1 test, for GRC. Kulu participates in Happy Ratters and will work towards those titles. Kulu is a Pentastar Australian Shepherd, bred and born here in Berkshire Vermont by the amazing Pamela Gagnon. A heritage breeder, who breeds for conformation, temperament, and overall adaptability to do it all.
In all regards, I think the best trainers are the ones that not only learn but continue to do so. Learning about humans, about different training methods and other outlets makes us a well rounded professional.
Collectively amongst not only internships, shadow experiences, numerous other training programs. I have most recently completed "Train the Trainers" program with Method K9 and will continue to actively learn with them and their processes. Method K9 is a worldwide and respected program that offers deep education in behavioral dogs.
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