Jenny Higgins, DN-DBC, CPDT-KA

Hi, I'm Jenny, the owner and head trainer. I started PUPS Dog Training in 2015 with the help of Melanie Phillpot, Steve Stirrat, and Loly Hauscarriague. 

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I graduated from the Psychology department at the University of Florida in 2014. There, I worked in the Canine Cognition and Behavior lab for two years studying behavior analysis. Then, I went through a 2-year certification process to become certified as a canine behavior consultant with Dognostics and the PPAB. I also have  the Professional Dog Trainer certification from the Council of Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).

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I'm an AKC CGC Evaluator, and may administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, CGC, and AKC Community Canine (the new advanced level of CGC) and Urban CGC.

 

My decision to pursue a career with canine behavior resulted in the rescuing of my Shepherd Mix, Bentley. He was a pup full of anxiety and fear of people. I consistently worked on restoring confidence in Bentley and building our relationship. He is in a much better place now and is enjoying seniorhood. My passion is to see dogs transform into a more confident and happier self. 
I also have a Brittany named Rey. Adding a birddog into the mix taught me a lot about a whole different type of dog. She is the opposite of Bentley: too confident, overly social, and much less naturally handler oriented. Getting through her adolescence was quite the process. She is a sweet, still energetic, and wonderful training partner now.