Jill Marie O'Brien

Jill Marie O'Brien

Jill Marie has been working with and training dogs since 1987. Fourteen of those years were spent as Director of the Animal Behavior and Training Department for spcaLA; the agency’s first since its inception in 1877. Jill Marie’s tenure working in the shelter environment has given her a unique insight into how successful dog/human relationships are developed and sustained.

Jill Marie's years of dog training experience includes developing a behavior assessment protocol for use in the shelter environment, agility instruction and competion, tracking, Animal Assisted Therapy, Schutzhund and canine detection training along with many hours of K9 Nose Work™ development and instruction. As one of the founders of the sport of K9 Nose Work™ and the National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC™ she is a strong believer in activities that enhance and cultivate teamwork between dog & handler.

Jill Marie has organized educational events featuring some of the most sought-after lecturers and behavior experts in the world, including John Rogerson, Dr. Ian Dunbar, DVM Ph.D., Dr. Pamela Reid, Ph.D., Pia Silvani, CPDT-KA and more. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is a facilitator for the Southern California Dog Trainers Forum.

Jill Marie and her dogs have earned many training titles and she continues to have fun playing and training with her dogs.

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