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. For those interested in theories: I apply all four quadrants of operant conditioning, as well as classical conditioning. I apply my knowledge of dog psychology first, then layer on behaviourist approaches. I have also studied human psychology 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 techniques are simple and straightforward, so you can quickly implement steps to change your dog's behaviour during our very first lesson. I understand what it's like to struggle, and eventually succeed, with your dog. I rehabilitated my own dog's behavioural issues after years of failed efforts with the wrong trainers. 

If you recognise that boundaries and firm but fair leadership are essential for both dogs and humans, 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', I am most likely not a good fit for you.

It's important to me 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.

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

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

- Holistic Hounds Mentorship student

- Pet CPR & 1st Aid training | Pet Tech, Hobart

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

- Animal Training 101 course | Animal Training and Research International, USA

- Dog Emotion and Cognition course | Duke University, USA

- 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 and other birds, 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!