Xenia Jones, IAABC-ADT, SAPro, CCUI, PNWI, ABST
Behavior Therapy Assistant
Special Interests:
Helping dogs overcome separation and isolation distress
Using Control Unleashed to help dogs focus around distractions and get calmer
Supporting shy and shutdown dogs in building confidence and resilience
Providing K9 Nose Work® training as a mentally and physically stimulating activity for all types of dogs
Studying to help owners and their cats overcome challenging behaviors
Her Pets:
Benji - Village Dog from Wuhan, China
Xenia helps owners better understand their pets through engaging, choice-based activities. Her methods emphasize building trust, resilience and confidence through fear free techniques. Her education includes Certified Control Unleashed Instructor mentored by Leslie McDevitt, Animal Behavior Sciences and Technology Certification (ABST) under Dr. James O'Heare, Dr. Susan Friedman's "Learning and Living with Animals" program, and the Enrichment Master Class with Allie Bender and Emily Strong.
With a special place in her heart for rescue animals, Xenia has been involved in dog and cat rescue efforts across multiple countries. She is married with two adult children and shares her home with her husband Henley and their rescue dog, Benji.