Behavior Consulting · Winston-Salem, NC

"Your dog isn't broken.
You just need someone
who's seen this before."

Jennifer Thornburg, CDBC · CPDT-KA · KPA CTP · 20+ years

Fear. Reactivity. Aggression. Resource guarding. The cases that didn't budge with other training. If you've tried everything and nothing has worked — you're in the right place. Jennifer works with the complex cases, humanely, patiently, without judgment.

Tell Me About Your Dog → Limited availability. We'll be in touch within 48 hours.
CDBC Intl. Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants
CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer
KPA CTP Karen Pryor Academy
20+ Years Behavior Consulting
Behavior Program Manager Forsyth Humane Society
Jennifer Thornburg

Meet Jen

Hi, I'm Jen.

I'm a dog trainer and NC native living in Winston-Salem with my wife, our daughter, two dogs — Moonie, my 80-pound sweet beast, and Beans, our whirlwind Chihuahua — and two cats named Amos and Jimothy. I love dogs. My dogs, your dogs, dogs I've never met.

I've spent 20+ years learning everything I can about canine behavior. I work with fear, anxiety, reactivity, and complex behavior cases that didn't budge with other training, always without force, always without judgment.

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What I Work On

Behavior, not basic manners.

I specialize in the cases that need more than an obedience class.

Fear & Anxiety

Strangers, sounds, new places, everyday life feeling overwhelming. We build comfort and confidence, one step at a time.

Reactivity

Barking, lunging, growling on leash. We help you understand what's driving the reaction and build better responses.

Resource Guarding

Food, toys, space, people. We reduce conflict and create safety without confrontation.

Taking limited clients.

Jennifer works with two package clients at a time. Tell us about your dog. We'll be in touch to discuss next steps.

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From the Blog

Worth reading.

Fear & Anxiety

10 Ways to Help Your Fearful Dog

Reactivity

Frequently Asked Questions About Leash Reactivity

Behavior

Thank You for Growling!
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