Jessie Bohanan

Jessie has always had a knack for training dogs from a young age. As a young girl her parents gave her a book on how to teach tricks to dogs which she used to teach her blind rescue mutt, Lindsey, dozens of tricks! Lindsey was her constant companion that went everywhere Jessie went which sometimes included climbing the ladder to the tree house! Fast-forward to her early twenties when Jessie rescued Chumah the human-aggressive mastiff… Jessie sought professional help to socialize Chumah. After completing their lessons and group classes Jessie was hired on and quickly became the head trainer that was responsible for training the dogs, running group classes and conducting lessons as well as being part of management. After about 8 years and training over 2,000 dogs and puppies it was time for her to move on and start her own dog training business!

Education:
The Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers

Credentials:
Basic and Advanced Obedience
Remote Collar Specialist
Retrieval Training
Clicker and Marker Training
Deaf and Disabled Dog Experienced
Small Dog Specialist
Aggression and Behavior Modification Expert
Puppy Rearing and Development
AKC FDC Judge
AKC CGC Evaluator
AKC Trick Dog Evaluator
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy instructor

Josh Blanchette

Growing up, Josh was always searching for adventure. He joined the Air Force straight out of high school, and immediately used the enlistment money to buy an old, beat up Ford Ranger and go on a road trip to a tracking and wilderness skills school. From there he drove, climbed, camped, and spelunked all across the continent, climbing the rock towers of Utah, caring for about 30 huskies at a dog sledding & animal rescue school in Canada, dragging his friends up the mountains of New Hampshire, and discovering new caves in north Georgia. When Josh wasn’t adventuring, he worked hard to afford climbing gear and rescue certifications. His attention to detail and good work ethic earned him a place on the Dean’s List at school, awards at his civilian job, and awards in the military. In 2019, Josh was voted the Non Commissioned Officer of the year in his Wing. Eventually his adventurous spirit paid off when he met Jessie in a cave in Alabama. It was love at first sight, and he hasn’t looked back since. Josh currently serves in a management role in the Air Force during the week, and runs the behind-the-scenes operations at The Educated Hound also during the week. He continues to look for opportunities to adventure, and is always ready to drag friends, dogs, and now his wife, up mountains.

Education:
Community College of the Air Force
International School for Earth Studies
Tom Brown Jr Wilderness Survival and Tracking School
National Cave Rescue Commission, Small Party Assisted Rescue

Credentials:
AKC CGC Evaluator
Dog Appreciator
Dog's Best Friend
Puppy Enthusiast of the year in 2021-2023