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Jen Ballerino, BSc (Hons), PPG

Senior Trainer Chertsey, Surrey

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šŸ“š Qualifications & Expertise: Jen is a dedicated Senior Trainer with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Adolescent Dogs team. Continuously expanding her expertise through practical experience, courses, and seminars, Jen stays at the forefront of dog training and behaviour.

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šŸ” Home Environment: Jen lives in a peaceful, child-free home in Chertsey, alongside her well-trained Spaniel mix. Her dog is an excellent role model for the pups who come to stay. With easy access to a bustling town centre, diverse walking locations, and even goats, children, and cats (when visiting Jenny & Mike at Headquarters), Jen personalises each dog’s training to ensure it's proofed in real-world environments.

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šŸ• Specialisations: Jen specialises in working with small to medium-sized dogs, addressing a variety of breeds and training challenges. 

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ā¤ļø Personalised Care: By only taking 1 or 2 dogs at a time, Jen ensures a bespoke training program for your dog, offering a loving, home-from-home environment. She loves capturing moments, so you’ll receive plenty of photos and updates throughout your dog’s stay, keeping you closely connected to their progress.

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šŸŒŸ Professional Affiliations: Jen is a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), advocating for force-free training methods. She is committed to continually updating her knowledge with the latest training techniques and research.

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Courses & memberships

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  • Member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

  • Adolescent Dogs Senior Instructor Certificate (2024)

  • BSc (Hons) in Animal Science (Animal behaviour, welfare & nutrition)

  • Ian Dunbar - Out of control dog summit - 2024

  • Sarah Whitehead - Sex, Hormones and Castration - 2023

  • Sarah Hedderly - The Border collie summit - 2023

  • Xtra dog - Tellington touch camp - 2023

  • Predatory behaviour in dogs - Jean Donaldson 2023

  • Advanced Training Skills Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • Reinforce Strategies Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • Canine Principles - Canine Coaching Foundations - 2022

  • Canine Principles - Canine Anxiety - 2023

  • Canine Principles - The Dog Rescuers Guide - 2022

  • Canine Principles - Loose lead walking - 2022

  • Dunbar Academy - Professional Dog Trainer Programme - 2022

  • Mike Newland - Basic Instructional Techniques Course - 2022

  • Jo Rosie Haffenden - Separation Anxiety Webinar

  • Adolescent Dogs Online Academy member

  • Mike Newland - Simple Solutions to Common Training Struggles Webinar - 2022

  • Mike Newland - Food Rewards 101 Webinar

  • Mike Newland - Resource Guarding Webinar 2022

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Murphy the Border Terrier | 5 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Murphy the Border Terrier | 5 Weeks Residential Dog Training

šŸŽ„ Watch Murphyā€™s Incredible Transformation! šŸ¾āœØ After five weeks of residential training, Murphy the Border Terrier is heading homeā€”and what a journey heā€™s been on! When Murphy first arrived, everyday life felt overwhelming. Heā€™d freeze at the sight of other dogs, lunge at smells, and found it hard to switch off from distractions. But now? Heā€™s confidently walking past dogs, staying engaged with his owners, and making better choices thanks to improved impulse control and reduced stress. šŸ’Ŗ No more constant jumping up or hyper-alert reactionsā€”Murphy is calmer, more focused, and learning to navigate the world with confidence. Even city life in London is feeling more manageable for him now! šŸŒŸ And the support doesnā€™t stop here! After every stay, we provide full guidance to ensure the training fully transfers back home, this includes handover lessons and 4 additional lessons if owners need more help. Owners also get access to our Online Academy, packed with step-by-step video tutorials and daily trainer support to keep the progress going strong. Thinking about residential training for your own dog? We offer expert training in a calm, home-from-home settingā€”spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended! šŸ“² www.adolescentdogs.com šŸ“§ info@adolescentdogs.com šŸ“ž 0800 222 9007
Woody the Lurcher | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Woody the Lurcher | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training

šŸŽ„ Watch Woodyā€™s Transformation! šŸ¾ After 3 weeks of residential training, Woody the Lurcher is heading home with a brand new set of life skills šŸ’Ŗ When he first arrived, he was overwhelmed by the worldā€”barking at bikes and prams, struggling to settle, and finding social interactions with dogs really tricky. Fast forward to today: Woody can calmly walk past distractions, settle on cue, and interact more politely with both people and dogs. Heā€™s built confidence, learned impulse control, and found his inner calm. šŸ§˜ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ¶ āœØ Watch his journey unfold in our latest training video ā€“ and if your dog needs help like Woody did, get in touch to book a residential stay with our expert team! šŸ“† Spaces fill fast ā€“ donā€™t miss out! www.adolescentdogs.com
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šŸ¾ Spot's Transformation Journey! šŸ¾ After four weeks of residential training with us, Spot is now heading home with some incredible progress! When he first joined us, his excessive barkingā€”both at home and during walksā€”was a real challenge for his family. Through our fully customised residential training, we focused on Spot's specific needs: -Building calmness: Helping him enter new spaces and be let off the lead without immediately barking. -Improving self-control: Teaching him to handle exciting and anxiety-inducing environments with ease. -Enhancing recall: Now, he responds super quickly, even in the busiest London parks! -Instilling good habits: Spot can now settle on a bed on cue, reducing those counter-surfing moments during meal prep. Want to see Spot's transformation in action? Click the link to watch his training video and learn how our personalised approach can work wonders for your dog too! šŸ¶ Ready for your own dog's breakthrough? šŸ¶ This year, give your furry friend the gift of transformation with a training program that's as unique as they are. Our residential stays are completely tailored to each dog's individual needsā€”just like Spot's! Book your dog's training session today and set them on the path to success. Well done, Spot! We canā€™t wait to see how far youā€™ll go next. www.adolescentdogs.com
Spot the Cocker Spaniel | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Spot the Cocker Spaniel | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training

šŸ¾ Meet Sarah, the adorable 12-week-old Labrador puppy who just wrapped up two weeks of intensive residential training! In this short time, sheā€™s built a fantastic foundationā€”gaining confidence in new environments, mastering her recall and obedience cues, and developing the patience and impulse control every pup needs. Watch her journey in our training video to see how starting early sets your puppy up for a lifetime of good habits. Itā€™s so much easier to get the training right from the start than to try and undo bad habits later! Ready to give your pup the best start in life? Check out the video and learn more about our residential training programs today. www.adolescentdogs.com #PuppyTraining #EarlyTraining #ResidentialTraining #LabradorLove #GoodHabits #PuppyJourney
Sarah the Labrador Puppy | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Sarah the Labrador Puppy | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training

After two weeks of residential training, Danny the Labradoodle is heading home! Itā€™s been a pleasure to have him back with us. Dannyā€™s recall and control on walks has improved significantly, it is much more reliable, even in busy, distracting environments. Weā€™ve also worked hard on teaching him to settle on his mat indoors, and wait there while heā€™s having his paws cleaned after a walk! Danny is a sociable boy, and although heā€™s at tricky age where he is testing boundaries, heā€™s done really well and we are confident he will mature in a very well rounded boy. Good luck Danny! We look forward to hearing about your continued progress! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
Teo the Cocker Spaniel | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Teo the Cocker Spaniel | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Apollo has completed his two week residential training stay, and weā€™re thrilled with the progress heā€™s made! This little guy came to us with boundless energy and a love for saying hello to everyone and every dog. Now heā€™s leaving with a solid foundation in place. Over the course of his stay, Apollo has made great strides with his recall, and heā€™s now enjoying more freedom off-lead. His loose lead walking has improved, and heā€™s learned some excellent manners for greeting people and other dogs in a much calmer, controlled way. Itā€™s been such a pleasure watching Apollo grow and develop these essential skills, and weā€™re excited to see how he continues to progress at home. Well done, Apolloā€”weā€™re so proud of you! Good luck, little one! Weā€™ll miss you! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
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