Joanna Weir
"Jo" has been at Central K9 since 2021. Jo has been under Jess's tutelage since the start of her dog training career, making her a well rounded trainer.
Jo's main focus as a trainer is the emphasis on building a dog's relationship with their owner. To foster this, Jo encourages her clients to not only work on obedience - but also have fun through tricks, frisbee, agility, barn hunt and more. Owners find this to be helpful in achieving a partnership with their dog that is meaningful and benefits both the dog and owner.
She can often be seen teaching agility or barn hunt. She owns different dog breeds - from terrier mixes, Chihuahuas to Border Collies. Jo competes in barn hunt, dock diving, herding, frisbee and more. Jo has competed at NADD regionals with her dogs. Along with this, Jo attends many herding trials and seminars, to better herself as a handler.
Jo is an AKC CGC, CGCA, CGCU and Trick Dog Evaluator, as well as a NADD Judge. She also is an active and highly valued member of our Central K9 Performance Dog Team.
Jo is a Lebanon, CT local, where she has geese, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats and of course her garden!
Jasa Nelson
Jasa has been working with dogs for over 15 years - starting her career working in doggy daycares and shelters. She is a member of the Professional Association of Canine Professionals, is an AKC CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog Evaluator. She actively attends yearly seminars, and has participated in Ivan Balbanov’s and Pat Nolan’s courses. She also attended DNM University for canine nutrition, and has a Raw Food Nutrition Specialist Certification
Jasa’s ingenuity brought along our Day Academy program, which she is actively involved with coordinating and leading. Jasa leads many classes, and lessons where she fosters an atmosphere that is comfortable for all levels of handler and dog. One of her main interests is to help owners achieve owning a balanced dog that is not just fun, but a joy to own.
Jasa actively competes and trains in dock diving, barn hunt, frisbee, retriever hunt tests, French Ring, agility and more. Her current interests include hunt tests and competition obedience with her personal dogs. Jasa has competed at NADD Regionals and Nationals, placing multiple dogs in both events over various years.
Jasa is a Lebanon, CT local, where she lives with her husband, daughter, Sphynx cats, pit bull, Labradors and Malinois…oh wait Border Collie, Tsunami.