About Me

Jessica Jagenteufel

VSA-CDT, CSAT

My name is Jessica Jagenteufel and I live in Worms, Germany with my rescue dog Scylla.
In my teenage years, I already loved watching Victoria Stilwell’s show “It’s me or the dog“. She is the reason why I wanted to become a dog trainer myself one day.

When I heard about the founding of the Victoria Stilwell Academy in the U.S., I decided to finally make my dream come true: I took time off from my job as an elementary school teacher to follow my calling. Now I am a “VSA-CDT” (Victoria Stilwell Academy – Certified Dog Trainer) myself and founder of “Dogtastic – Positive Dog Training”.

Since my own dog suffered from separation anxiety, I decided to take another step in my career as a dog trainer. I completed my training as a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer with Malena DeMartini. As the first and to this date only so-called “CSAT” (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer) in Germany, I specialize in helping dogs and their guardians to overcome separation related problems that are so stressful for both the human and the dog.

Learn more about my Philosophy, Private Sessions, Group Classes and Separation Anxiety Training on my website.

Education and Certifications

  • VSA-CDT
    Victoria Stilwell Academy – Certified Dog Trainer
  • CSAT
    Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (by Malena DeMartini)
  • “Aggression in Dogs – Master Course” (by Michael Shikashio)
  • Family Dog Mediator “L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation – Professional Course” (by Kim Brophey) – in training
  • Permission according to §11 paragraph 1 of the Animal Protection Act for the commercial training of dogs

Courses and Webinars

  • Sound Decisions (Linda P. Case)
  • Puppy Lab – The School of Canine Science (Jo-Rosie Haffenden, Nando Brown)
  • How to build a snuffle garden (Birgitta Geerlings)
  • Rocket Recall (Lisa Waggoner)
  • Treat – Retreat (Suzanne Clothier)
  • How to Break up a Dog Fight (Michael Shikashio)
  • Using Enrichment to Treat Aggression (Emily Strong, Allie Bender)
  • Play Way! For Reactivity and Aggression Challenges! (Amy Cook)
  • Learning the Ropes: All Things Leash Handling with Michael Shikashio and Grisha Steward
  • Recognizing Pain in Dogs (Dr. Debbie Gross)
  • And many more…