THE JPSD TEAM
Kasey Joy Nash, CPDT-KA and BUCS-CADI
HEAD trainer
Kasey Joy Nash has been raising and training Service Dogs since 2006, and in that time personally raised 20 service dogs start to finish. She attended and earned her Assistance Dog Training Certification from Bergin University of Canine Studies in 2015 and has maintained her CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since 2016. She has worked in various dog and disability related positions throughout her life.
Kasey uses modern, humane dog training methods based in established behavioral sciences. These methods prioritize the canine-human relationship through communication, ethology and patience; Kasey does not use pain or fear as training tools as they are not only unnecessary, but counter-productive in creating the type of drive and stability necessary for a dog to excel at and enjoy the lifestyle of a service dog.
Kasey offers customized training plans and opportunities based on individual needs, preferences, personalities and budgets. Every person’s journey to finding their perfect service dog match is different, and Kasey is excited to work with you in finding your perfect, soulmate-level service dog match.
LYDIa
Chief distraction officer
Lydia joined our team in October of 2023 when she instantly fell in love with the dog-fueled chaos of our home. She loves when new clients visit and will always introduce herself boldly to any new dog that comes through the door. We appreciate this trait as it’s a great way to evaluate potential service dogs when performing their first consultation.
She also LOVES to be a part of both private and group classes that occur within the home. Don’t get offended when she “mugs” your treat bag for beef liver; she’s simply taking what she believes is due for the important work she does.
Lydia has exceptional timing during classes; almost always when a dog is ready to have additional distractions, she will strut in front of them to test their self control. We couldn’t ask for a better facility cat!
Ethan
Trainer in training
Ethan has been volunteering with our program since 2023, and has since moved into a training mentorship under Kasey Joy. He attends nearly all private and group lessons, mostly to learn and shadow to prepare for his future as a trainer on staff, but he also helps out wherever needed.
Ethan is working on building his hours to be able to apply to be an accredited dog trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Once that certification is completed he will work on taking on his own clients so we can expand our offerings as we grow.