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Alex Jacobson

Alex has worked with dogs professionally since 2018 when he began his career as a professional dog walker. Driven by a desire to improve the life of dogs, he began volunteering with various animal rescues in the Los Angeles area. During that time, he has learned to work with dogs of varying ages, temperaments, and medical conditions.

Alex has a strong desire to learn and is always looking for opportunities to grow his knowledge about dogs, equipment, and animal husbandry. He is an active member and top contributor of the CAAWT group (Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training), which is an online constructional community where members support each other to think, plan, design, implement, and revise constructional programs to solve various behavioral challenges, improve our relationships with animals, and animal welfare.

Alex continues to look for opportunities to grow his knowledge about dogs and dog behavior. He has compassion for all animals but a special place in his heart for dogs that have difficulty communicating their needs and need extra patience and understanding.

Kelli Jacobson

Kelli is a dedicated dog trainer with her eyes set on obtaining her CPDT-KA this fall. Since embracing a vegan lifestyle in 2009 to halt the exploitation of animals permanently, she holds a profound belief in the importance of extending understanding and kindness to all creatures. Her lifelong passion for rescuing animals earned her the reputation of being the go-to expert for animal search and rescue in her neighborhood as a young kid, instilling in her a deep love and empathy for animals.

Since 2018, Kelli has been deeply involved in the Los Angeles rescue community, serving in various roles from transporter to director of operations. These experiences have provided her with invaluable insights and skills. Consulting with numerous Los Angeles rescue groups, Kelli discovered her true calling: assisting animals and their humans in navigating behavioral challenges. Kelli feels incredibly fortunate to work in a field she is deeply passionate about, supported by her husband, Alex, who shares her dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and their owners.

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