Jennifer P. - Unit 25

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Status: K9 Handler

Alter Ego: Curator at Reptiles Alive

Qualifications: First Aid & CPR with AED. FTM and FTL with VDEM

DOG: K9 Grom

 Recommended Reading: “Don't Shoot the Dog” Karen Pryor and the SAS Guide to Wilderness Survival

Major Deployments/Misc: I am instantly happy in the outdoors. What else is there?

Most Memorable Moment: Camping with my dad in Zion National Park, Utah

Notes: Did you know that it is possible to train any animal? I have trained crocodiles, birds, turtles, mammals, and even lizards! All you need is a signal to tell them they have done the right thing, such as a whistle or clicker, and a reward.

Photos of Jen

Jen and K9 Grom, November 2011 with 1 final test to go before becoming an operational K9 unit.

Grom loves getting his reward toy, a nice tug with a human attached to play tug-a-war!