Name: Jennifer Kolar
History:
Jennifer has been surrounded by animals and active in their training and rehabilitation since she was a child. Just as she’s seen many a stray or shelter dog through fear and reactivity issues, they have seen her through hard times too.
Jennifer recognizes that working with service dog teams is at least as much about the person as about their animal. She is deeply committed to positive, ethical treatment of both dogs and people. She is excited to be a co-founder of Atlas Assistance Dogs and to redefine the notion of service dog training to benefit as many people as possible.
Jennifer has worked as a leader in technology firms for over 20 years and is Vice President of Engineering at her current company. She has volunteered with environmental, animal, and human rights organizations throughout her life. She is a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter. She has more than 10 years’ experience as a professional service dog trainer and instructor.
Jennifer has a BS in Applied Mathematics in Engineering and an MS in Astrophysical, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences. She is a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, Certified Behavioral Adjustment Training Instructor, Atlas Certified Trainer, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Diabetic Alert Dog Certified Trainer, and a Certified Peer Supporter.
Training Philosophy:
Jennifer recognizes that working with service dog teams is at least as much about the person as about their animal. She is deeply committed to positive, ethical treatment of both dogs and people.
Services:
Jennifer Kolar is not currently accepting new clients.
Certifications:
- Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner
- Certified Behavioral Adjustment Training Instructor
- Atlas Certified Trainer
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Diabetic Alert Dog Certified Trainer
- Certified Peer Supporter
Specializations:
Training Methods:
positive, ethical treatment of both dogs and people.
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Media Appearances:
- Pet Professional Guild, May 2020 – BARKS Podcast with Molly Neher and Jennifer Kolar of Atlas Assistance Dogs
- Fibromyalgia Podcast, Feb 2021 – Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals with Jennifer Kolar
- PDX Pet Connection, Nov 2020 – Interview with Molly Neher from Atlas Assistance dogs
- Service dogs for migraine support – Presentation by Jennifer Kolar
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