Jessica Castello

Volunteer work and life experience as pertains to dog training, handling and husbandry.1990-1996 Member: Erie County 4-H, Dogs Hounds and Mutts Club Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Trained personal dog earning Reserve Champion and other awards for Show at County Fair. Assisted other club members in the training and preparation for dog show in obedience and showmanship.1998-2001 The Retriever Barn, Huron, Ohio 44839 Hunt Dog Training: Steady to wing, Steady to shot. Upland and Waterfowl. Started and Finished dogs. Basic obedience and retrieval work in field, forrest, marsh and water using whistle and hand commands Assisted in the breeding and sale of AKC Black Labrador Retrievers2002-2003 Humane Society Erie County Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Volunteer Dog Walker2003-2005 Humane Society Erie County Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Staff member; Dog kennel attendant maintenance and sanitation, including feeding, cleaning, walking and Socializing Adoption specialist tasked with placing and rehoming dogs and cats Foster home for both dogs and cats2005-2010 Northcoast K-9 Monroeville, Ohio 44857 Kennel attendant Dog Groomer2006-Present Volunteer for Erie County 4-H Program Advisor; Dogs Hounds and Mutts 4-H Club Key Leader for Dog Projects2011-Present The Chelsea Dog LLC 4515 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Owner and Operator Specializing in Dog Training for basic obedience, manners and leash work using positive reinforcement and beyond the backyard techniques Volunteer Rescue work with the local Dog Warden's office to train, rehabilitate and re-home dogs in need of extra handling Dog Groomer specializing in holistic and organic grooming, offering show cuts and pet maintenanceDecember 2015-August 2016 Pilot Dog Program, Columbus Ohio Puppy raiser for Doberman Pilot Dog, successfully went on to Seeing Eye dog programJanuary 2019 4-H Dog Judges' SeminarOhio State University Extension, Columbus Ohio Completed seminar with ability to judge Obedience, Showmanship and RallyFebruary 2019 Dog Advisor TrainingOhio State University Extension, Columbus Ohio Completed Advisor trainingMarch 2019 Master PetPALS Volunteer Leader TrainingOhio State University Extension, Columbus Ohio Completed leader training to become a Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Leader Passed the AKC CGC test with my personal dog, AKC Yellow Labrador, Sunshine Ray of Huron