Jenn Fantasia, MA, CPDT-KA

Professional Animal Training Experience: I began working with animals professionally in 2006. My first three years were spent training exotic animals and teaching humans about animals through seasonal opportunities at organizations including the Denver Zoo, the Downtown Denver Aquarium, The Wildlife Experience, and the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center. In 2009, I moved to Hawaii to work as a marine mammal trainer at Sea Life Park, where I refined my animal training skills working with dolphins, seals, and sea lions. 

In the summer of 2010, I began working at the Denver Dumb Friends League as an Animal Behavior Specialist and Behavior Evaluation Coordinator where I provided behavioral assessments and life-saving training for thousands of dogs in-need of homes. My ever-increasing interest in dog behavior and desire to work more closely with dog owners inspired me to found Happy Hounds Dog Training in 2015.  I have been training dogs and their humans ever since.  

Teaching Both Dogs and Humans: Alongside my expertise in animal behavior and training, I have over 12 years of professional experience teaching both kids and adults, so you can rest assured that I will successfully teach YOU how to be the trainer! My most recent years in education were spent teaching environmental science and wildlife programming for the University of Colorado. ​ Follow this link to learn more about my Training Philosophy.