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Jill Snyder

Dog trainer in Illinois

#521 in United States, #28 in Illinois

https://foryourk9.com/

Service areas:

Elmhurst, IL

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Jill Snyder has served as a Barn Hunt and Nose Work instructor at For Your K9 since 2013. A NACSW certified Nose Work Instructor, ORT Certifying Official and Trial Certifying Official, she is also a CWAGS judge and advocate for scent work and a CPE scent work judge.

Jill's pack includes five rescue dogs, most of which enjoy nose work. Jeb, her 11 years young lab mix, has earned his UKC Novice title and will compete in NACSW. Eli, an 11 year old Lab/Bassett loves Nose work, and has achieved his NACSW Championship and a Summit Title. Not wanting to retire, Eli has now taken to Element specialty trials. Francesca, a 10 year old Lab mix, currently competes in NACSW, and needs two more legs at NW3 to become Elite. Luke is a 10 year old home body that enjoys long car rides and chasing birds in the air. And last but never least, Lucia is Jill's five year old Pittie princess. She currently competes at UKC scent work, and just achieved her Superior title.

In addition to her work at For Your K9, Jill has worked with dog rescues and shelters for over 30 years and fosters dogs in her home.

Certifications:

A NACSW certified Nose Work Instructor, ORT Certifying Official and Trial Certifying Official

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