Jennifer began her dog training career as a child. Her love of animals encouraged her to begin a dog walking and pet sitting service in her neighborhood. She quickly became an entrusted pet sitter to many families that sought after her loving care and dedication to their beloved pets. ​ Jennifer’s love of the outdoors, in general, prompted her to venture to New England to pursue the study of Wildlife Biology and Management at the University of Rhode Island. Graduating in 1995, Jennifer worked for both state and federal agencies as a Biologist. She never strayed far from her passion for dogs. In addition to her biology work, Jennifer began breeding and training her own labs in the field. Her work was recognized by other dog owners who desired their own animals to behave obediently. They began to seek Jennifer’s help. ​ Realizing her love and devotion to the canine world, she began training dogs for clients in her spare time. Her name and reputation began to spread, and she soon opened a kennel in Southern Rhode Island. As the training consumed all her free time, Jennifer realized her potential to work for herself as a full-time dog trainer and caregiver. In 1997, she officially began to board, train, and offer private dog training lessons. Quinebaug Kennels, LLC was founded by Jennifer in 2001. She continued to gain exposure as a talented dog trainer and kennel boarding facility. ​ Jennifer is thankful to always be a student throughout every step of her life. From studying with the best entrepreneurs, business coaches and Leaders, she strives to not only enjoy her career as a dog trainer, but also as a Leader to her Team at QK . Jennifer enjoys giving back to her community and the organizations that helped her along her journey to include Ducks Unlimited, Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. ​ Her other passions include her artwork, fishing, watersports, shooting, and trail riding her Nokota Horse “Tex” and field trialing with her Tennessee Walking Horse “Merica”.

As an avid outdoorswoman and successful hunter, Jennifer simply loves spending time in the field with dogs. Clients travel from all over New England seeking Jennifer’s advice as a prominent sporting dog and obedience trainer. ​ Not only does Jennifer work all breeds for basic, advanced and problem obedience, she specializes in training hunting dogs. In 2007, Jennifer started to train for and compete in AKC hunt tests and field trial retriever competitions. This has been a valuable addition to Jennifer’s resume and accomplishments. Starting back in 2009 Jennifer had the opportunity to attend Mike Lardy seminars for Basics and Transitions, Advanced and Advanced Handling as well as handle dogs in the clinics. She went on to spend 10 consecutive winters, January thru early April, training in North Florida and South Georgia among a wonderful and talented field trial community of retriever trainers. After many years of hard work to establish her kennel business and build a strong team, Jennifer embraced the opportunity to travel more and attend dog competitions. Jennifer had competed in AKC retriever hunt tests over the years with her dog and in 2007 Jennifer was a finalist with her Lab “Valley” at the Master Nationals. Jennifer has competed with her own dogs in AKC field trials at the Derby, Qualifying and Open levels. In 2014 she made the National Derby list with her puppy accumulating 16 points in 6 just trials. Jennifer is fortunate to work with wonderful training groups all winter which rotate 5 days a week for 12 weeks on some of the finest field trial grounds in the country. Daily training is intense with 2 to 3 field setups typically lasting 6+ hours a day. During this time, she has gained valuable skills as a student, training partner, and competitor. This 2024 Winter will be her 16th year in Florida. ​ When Jennifer returns to New England in April, she is fresh with new training ideas and improved techniques and tactics that she is eager to share with her clients and trainers at QK. Jennifer specializes in coaching clients through one on one lessons to improve their dog training skills, teach advanced handling and competition preparation. She has trained and competed in field trials from Maryland to Maine from Spring through early Fall. ​ In addition to the retrievers, Jennifer has had wonderful success with her German Shorthair Pointers. Jennifer’s Ambassador GSP Elsie achieved her AKC Show Champion title at just a year and a half with handler Lori Mowery, as well as competing in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show at the Garden in NYC! Jennifer went on to title Elsie in AKC Junior, Senior and Master pointing dog tests before she was 2 1/2 years old. The team enjoyed a successful ride going 4/4 Junior, 4/4 Senior and 5/6 Master (only 1 fail out of 14 tests!). Elsie and Jennifer also competed in AKC retriever hunt tests to title in JHR, and lastly, in 2014 they joined The Southern New England NAVHDA and spent 4 months training for UT. The first attempt Elsie earned a Prize 2, and their second attempt the team scored a Prize 1, 204 points. That qualified them for the Versatility Championship in 2015. Elsie did not compete that year as she had a litter of puppies but the team requalified for 2016 and 2017. In 2016 Jennifer and Elsie competed in Iowa at the NAVHDA Invitational. Out of the 100 participants, only 38 earned passing scores, and 10 of those achieved the coveted maximum score of 200 points. Jennifer and Elsie (along with her training partner Todd with his 4-year-old Elsie daughter Mya) BOTH we two of those 10 competitors! Jennifer next focused much time with her pointing dogs and enjoyed training Elsie’s puppy Doozy, competing both in the field and show ring, as well as NAVHDA testing. Doozy, Jennifer and Lori achieved another AKC show conformation Championship together. Next, Jennifer and Doozy went on to achieve NAVHDA UT max score of 200 in 2022. ​ Jennifer’s next goal is focusing her time with Doozy’s 2 offspring Gunnel and Gertie as they compete in AKC horseback field trials. The ultimate goal is to achieve Dual Championships with these outstanding pups out of her Quinebaug GSP lines. ​ Another new addition to Jennifer’s pack is her English Cocker Spaniel pup. “Betty Cocker” is a fun addition, and Jennifer is in full training with Betty to pursue spaniel field trials. ​ Once Fall arrives, it is time to hang up the white field trial coats and training gear and put on the camouflage or orange! Jennifer is a passionate wingshooter and she most enjoys solo upland bird hunting and waterfowling throughout the entire United States, Canada and Abroad. “A good dog, a side by side and an afternoon afield” …. Doesn’t get much better than that! Upon request, Jennifer will take clients hunting to teach them how to more effectively hunt over their gun dogs. Additionally, Jennifer enjoys guiding and working her dogs at Tamarack Lodge in Millbrook New York. ​ She had also been a Pro Staff Dog Trainer for Cabela’s for 12 years traveling the country to do clinics and dog demonstrations. ​ Professionally as a dog trainer, Jennifer has studied with notable retriever trainers to include: Mike Lardy, Pat Burns, Ray Voigt, Andy Attar, Kevin Cheff, Danny Farmer, Pat Nolan, Dave Rorem and Dennis Voigt. Her pointing dog training coaches have included her dear friend and mentor Rick Smith, Ronnie Smith, George Hickox, and Brian Hayes.

• PRTA (Professional Retriever Trainers Association • Past Board Member The Labrador Retriever Club • Member German Shorthair Pointer Club of America • Member of Women’s Field Trial Club, Snowbird Field Trial Club • Past Member Colonial Field Trial Club, Yankee Waterfowlers • Member of Southern New England NAVHDA and NAVHDA International • AKC Breeder of Merit for Labrador Retrievers and German Shorthair Pointers • AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

• Founder and Owner of recently launched Global Sporting, Adventure, Curated Experience and Gear company “Artistry Afield” • Past competitive Sailor, competed with URI Sailing Team, Crew Member of World Cup placing 2nd in 1992 • Past Competitive Trail Rider and 50 Mile Endurance Rider, placing 2nd in CT Arabian Horse for Endurance Racing 2004 • 2 published paintings with Ducks Unlimited that went on to raise thousands of dollars for the wetland conservation organizations through donated prints. “First Light” and “Block Island Bluebills”