MEET OUR SEPARATION ANXIETY SPECIALISTS
At BAE dogs our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the dog and their human partner. Each dog receives an individualized training plan, that focuses on positive-reinforcement and humane training methods, from our certified trainers.
When creating these plans we look at each dog as the unique individual that they are. Each plan is created after an initial consultation where we gather extensive information on the dog’s history of learning, health, and current environment. You can expect the training plans to address meeting the dog’s basic needs, details on how to set them up for success, and realistic teachable skills that address their well-being, safety, and how to increase their comfortably in their world. Our hope is that training will be enjoyable for both you and your dog and as stress free as possible. Our goal is that when you complete your training package you feel that you understand your dog on a deeper level and also feel that the plan is accessible and realistic for you to implement.
We create our training plans using humane methods and adhere to learning theory, LIMA and the humane hierarchy. These methods are effective for all breeds, ages and personalities!
BRITTANY JACOBSEN, MA, BCBA, CTBC, CSAT(she/her/hers)
PORTLAND, OR
Brittany is a co-founder of BAE dogs. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis and behavior modification with children since 2009. Brittany completed a dog training internship at the Dog Training Internship Academy in San Francisco, where she learned to train dogs using humane evidence based methods and graduated with a certificate in training and behavior consultation. Brittany is a member of The Pet Professional Guild and is fear free certified. She also completed her coursework in Malena Dimartini’s Separation Anxiety certification program and is a now a certified CSAT. Brittany has an extensive background in volunteering at rescues and shelters and has volunteered with rescues and the East Bay SPCA. She moved to Portland in 2021 and is currently a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society.
Brittany became a co-founder of BAE dogs when she realized there was a need for humane dog training services by skilled professionals and believes her unique background as a BCBA contributes to her success. Brittany adopted her own American Staffordshire Terrier, Lola and has two cats, Lando and Wicket.
EMIKO NAKAGAWA, MS, CSAT, CTBC (She/her/hers)
OAKLAND, CA
Emiko is the co-founder of BAE dogs. She has been working in the fields of applied behavior analysis and behavior modification since 2002. Emiko is completed her dog training education, specializing in the areas of separation anxiety and force-free, positive reinforcement-based principles. In addition, she is currently teamed up with Muttville in SF. Emiko is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Pet Professional Guild.
Being a human partner to her loving dog, Yuki, has been both a blessing and a learning experience. Yuki suffers from separation anxiety, but after working with a certified separation anxiety trainer Yuki can now comfortably be at home alone. Emiko is dedicated to help other human partners and their dogs with separation anxiety build a healthy and happy lifestyle together.
WE VALUE CONTINUED EDUCATION!
Conferences:
Control Unleashed, November 2021
ClickerExpo LIVE, January 2021
Pet Professional Guild’s GEEK WEEK - For the Love of Science, November 2020
Pet Professional Guild’s 2020 Virtual Summit - Celebrating The Pet Rescue Resource!, April 2020
Pet Professional Guild’s Canine Aggression & Bite Prevention Education Seminar, May 2019
CalABA, California Association for Behavioral Analysis Conference, March 2018
Coursework:
Dog Internship Training Academy - Certification in Training and Behavior Consultation (CTBC)
Malena DeMartini’s - Separation Anxiety Certification Program - Certified Separation Anxiety Specialist (CSAT)
Fear Free - Fear free professional certification
Michael Shikashio’s Aggression Master Course - in progress
Why our Background Matters
Behavior is our passion and Expertise!
“Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the science in which the principles of the analysis of behavior are applied systematically to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables responsible for behavior change (Cooper, Heron, and Heward, 2007).”
With our background working in the field ABA we have studied behavior and applied its principles with a vast number of individuals. We have completed rigorous coursework in this field, which also requires intensive ongoing supervision.
In addition to completing coursework and supervision, a BCBA must also complete and pass a board exam, and complete a recertification every two years, which includes continued education in the field.