About DogPACT and our Certified Nose Work Trainer
The philosophy underlying DogPACT’s success for over 25 years is founded upon the scientific principles of learning theory and the use of positive reinforcement to change behavior. Its mission continues to be to improve communication between people and dogs. (See DogPACT History for more information about Terry Long and the evolution of DogPACT.)
Currently, DogPACT’s sole focus is to provide canine enrichment for people and dogs through Nose Work classes taught by NACSW-Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) Jean Morris.
Jean Morris, CNWI
Jean has taught K9 Nose Work for DogPACT since 2015. She started her journey in K9 Nose Work in 2009 and quickly became impassioned with the training, the people, and the “culture” of Nose Work. “It is a beautiful thing to catch a glimpse of how our dogs see the world.”
Jean’s dog, Gremmie, was the first Bernese Mountain Dog to achieve the coveted NW3 Elite title. And in May of 2015 Jean and Gremmie had the honor and privilege of competing in the NACSW National Invitational Championships in Loveland, Colorado.
Jean has lived with a variety of animals all her life. In the late 1990’s she began training her Bernese Mountain Dog, Niekko, in obedience. Growing frustrated with the traditional, rather old-school, training styles, she began learning clicker training and other positive, motivational training techniques. These tools opened the door to the world of competitive dog sports. Over the years she has competed and earned advanced titles in conformation, Rally, obedience, herding, draft, agility, and K9 Nose Work.
Jean has a BS in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an MS in Oriental Medicine. She practices Acupuncture and Functional Nutritional Medicine in Redondo Beach, CA.
Jean currently competes with her Bernese Mountain Dog, Nalu, in Nose Work, Carting, Rally and, the hardest sport of all, raising a new puppy.
Fin is a precocious puppy whom Jean is raising to be her next great sport dog and best buddy.
