About Us - Eclipse Dog Training Sunshine Coast

Hi, I'm Jessica! I am a qualified dog trainer and scientist. 

I specialise in helping you get started on the right foot with your puppy, coaching you through improving your dog's behaviour, and calming anxious and overexcited dogs. My training approach focuses on supporting you on your journey towards a healthier relationship between you and your dog. I teach dogs and their humans using a combination of body language and energy, play, treats, and leash work. I have also studied human psychology & counselling and enjoy working with neurodivergent people. 

In other words, I guide you and your dog with empathy and common sense, based on what you both need as unique individuals. My training philosophy and techniques are simple and straightforward, so you can better understand your dog and change their behaviour during our very first lesson. I understand what it's like to struggle, and eventually succeed, with your dog. I rehabilitated my dog's aggression issues after years of failed efforts.

If you recognise that taking personal responsibility for your dog's behaviour, having boundaries, and providing consistent leadership is essential for dogs, I might be a good fit for you. If it's important to you to work with a trainer who identifies as 'force free' or 'positive only', or you're looking for a trainer who does all the work for you, I am most likely not a good fit for you.

It's important that you get the results you want from your dog training experience. Read my client testimonials and Google reviews at the bottom of this page for more information.

I am constantly updating my knowledge and skills. My qualifications and experiences include:

- Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training. Additional competencies: teaching dogs complex skills, training dogs for basic assistance roles, and basic substance detection | NDTF Australia

- Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) in Environmental Science, Technology & Policy | California State University Monterey Bay

- Diploma of Social Studies (Psychology & Counselling) | University of the Sunshine Coast

- Vicki Austin's Puppy Class Instructor's Programme Certification| Austins' Dog Training Education, Sydney

- Holistic Hounds Mentorship student

- Sea lion training internship | Animal Training and Research International, USA

- Online courses with: Ivan Balabanov, Denise Fenzi, Animal Training and Research International, Duke University

- Dog behaviour and scent detection workshop with Peta Clarke

- Dog cognition seminar with Cameron Ford

- Leash aggression workshop with Dave Mckelson

In additon to dogs and sea lions, I've also worked with penguins, dolphins, and Tasmanian devils.

Sharing life with a dog can be a great joy. I look forward to helping you and your dog thrive together! 

Nandi - 12(ish) yrs old, mixed breed. We've been sharing our lives for over 11 years. Working through her reactivity/aggression set me on the path of becoming a dog trainer. Her calm presence helps with training my clients' dogs.

Jade - born in November 2022, Working line German Shepherd. She's my first high drive dog. I'm developing her for sports. Follow us on social media for updates as she grows!