Professional Dog Trainers
We are a team of professionals promoting a solid and positive relationship between dogs and their human family members and friends. Each member offers their education, skills, positive outlook and ongoing professional development. We genuinely care for both you and your dog and will focus on your priorities and approach both you and your dog with respect. We are passionate about what we do!
Jennifer Herrera, MA, CPDT-KA, CDW
Prior to establishing Hudson Barks in 2015, Jennifer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with Knowledge Assessed ( CPDT-KA), completed an intensive on-campus Master’s program at St. Hubert’s Welfare Center, a part of CATCH Dog Trainers Academy. Jennifer is a qualified Puppy Start Right instructor from Karen Pryor Academy. Her shelter dog experience includes, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center and at Liberty Humane Society. Jennifer has worked with shelter dogs to help better equip them for their new human family, as trainer and behavior assessment evaluator. She has worked as an evaluator with The Good Dog Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and certifying dogs for animal assisted therapy. Jennifer is a Certified Dog Walker from Dog *Tec, and she is a CATCH mentor trainer.
An animal lover all of her life, Jennifer previously had a career in the mental health care profession. During this time, she provided direct patient care and management of facilities. She has obtained a Maters in Health Administration and a Masters and licensed in Clinical Art Therapy. After 25 years of helping humans, Jennifer decided to use her education and hands-on experience to focus on training and improving dog-human companionships.
Tracy Kral, CCDT
A graduate from CATCH Dog Trainers Academy, Master Class Program with Mentorship (CCDT). Tracy has eight years direct experience offering private in-home training and groups training sessions to humans and their fuzzy family members. Tracy has attended multiple on-line and in person training workshops and seminars. At the heart of all doggie training, her inclination is to active dogs. Tracy’s credentials and professional affiliation include, Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Canine Professional Member of The Pet Professional Guild, Member of The Shock-Free Coalition, Certificate Recipient for Professional Dog Training Skills and Certificate Recipient for Body Language and Problem Solving. Tracy is also certifies in dog CPR.
In Tracy’s words, "The most rewarding part about being a dog trainer is having the opportunity to make a real difference in families lives and the lives of their dogs. When the family witnesses real progress, they turn to me with such gratitude and relief, I know I've made a positive difference, and everyone is happier. That's why I love what I do."
Lindsey Schloss, CCDT
Lindsey has a passion for creating strong bonds between dogs and their humans through training. Growing up with dogs her entire life, Lindsey has had experience with dogs of all breeds, ages and backgrounds but she has a particular love for bully breeds! Lindsey is an advocate for adoption and rehabilitation and has served as an adoption coordinator for a major tri-State rescue organization since 2018. Lindsey’s goal is to make dog adoption as successful as possible for the entire family through positive-reinforcement training and management techniques.
Lindsey has previously served as a Baltimore Humane Society and ASPCA volunteer and has experience as a dog walker/runner and pet sitter. Lindsey is a graduate of the CATCH Dog Trainers Academy, Master Class Program with Mentorship (CCDT).
Ashley Hill, MA, CPDT-KA
A graduate of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, Ashley, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) has completed a host of mentorships, seminars, and training courses. Trained by the top professionals in the US and Japan. Her training includes, Mentorship and Fieldwork with national Canine Aggression Specialist and President of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Mike Shikashio, CDBC of Complete Canines in Mystic, CT, Graduate of Susan Garrett’s ReCallers online training academy, Karen Pryor Academy’s Emma Parson’s Reactive Dogs Seminar at Tails-U-Win in Manchester, CT, Dr. Ian Dunbar’s 4-Day Training Academy online, Dr. Ian Dunbar’s K9 Reliability and Games Workshop at Paws’N’Effect in Hamden, CT, Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC’s Shelter Behavior Seminar, Anne Andrle’s OMD Agility Techniques and Sequences Workshop.
Ashley’s rescue and shelter work experience includes leading as an executive officer for a large New England rescue group and as the shelter trainer for Valley Shore Animal Welfare League in Westbrook, CT.
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