A bond worth building.
Facilitating a stronger relationship for you and your pup through embodied presence, practice, and play! We use bond-building games through reward-based training methods rooted in learning and behavior science.
What’s the Why?
I have a passion for learning, teaching, and connecting with others. A bonus is when I can provide a service that creates empathy and understanding in a place where frustration and confusion may have grown. My goal is to support you on your journey with your canine loved ones, learn how to communicate effectively and remember to have fun with one another. The human-dog relationship is a great place to work and learn about self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy towards another sentient being. The best part is, that these skills and techniques can also be used to create positive and encouraging relationships in all other areas of our life as well: dog, human, and even our feathered friends.
1:1 Personalized Training
Embodied Animal Training’s goal is to provide each human and dog team with the tools to build effective communication skills with one another. Not only will we be working with your dog, but you will also be taught about dog body language and how dogs learn, which helps us develop an individualized training plan for your handler and dog team.
Positive Behavior Intervention Program
Seeing some problem behaviors in your canine companion? Barking, lunging, pulling? We are here to help in a safe, judgment-free space so you and your dog can learn about one another at the highest capacity.
Our Expertise
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Basic manners & foundational skills
Achieve specific skills like focused attention, sit, down, and stay with your dog. Establish the building blocks for basic life skills like loose leash walking, recall, and polite greetings.
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T-Rex Teens
Learn how to get your adolescent dog to relax and reengage with you without the use of force.
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Fearful or reactive dogs
Learn how to understand your dog's body language in order to actively manage stressful situations for your dog while also understanding the function of your dog's behavior in order to change it.
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Fear-free cooperative care
Learn how to provide fear free and cooperative husbandry care for your pup. Teach your dog behaviors that will lead to more peaceful nail trims, grooming, and preparation for vet visits integrated into your training plan to manage any stress, fear, or anxiety in your dog.
About Embodied Animal Training
Jax (she/they) owns Embodied Animal Training and is a passionate trainer from California, raised on Ohlone land. Growing up among coastal redwoods and beaches, Jax developed a love for animals, nature, and the outdoors. This passion led them to study American Sign Language and Deaf Education, gaining over ten years of experience in public education, outdoor education, and at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont.
In 2015, acquiring a red-fronted macaw named Forrest ignited Jax's interest in behavior science and positive reinforcement training. Forrest remains a key teacher in Jax's understanding of animal behavior.
Transitioning from traditional education, Jax now supports positive human-animal relationships as a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy and holds a Fear Free Certification. They continually study the latest science-based training techniques to enhance the well-being of their human and dog clients.
Adulting can be hard.
Training your dog doesn’t have to be. Book a 30-minute intro consultation to get started. We’ll have a casual conversation about your dog’s needs, your training goals, and how we can work together. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and see if we're the right fit for you and your pup.