Training built around the communication between dogs and their owners.
Connective Canine Dog Training is built around the communication between dogs and their owners. Effective training requires more than teaching commands; it requires mutual respect, consistency, and an understanding of the individual dog.
Located In Acworth & Smyrna
Serving Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna and the surrounding areas of Georgia.
Dogma - Training Facility
Our training facility is located in Smyrna, GA alongside Dogma Dog Care. Here we host our evaluations, group classes, and private lessons. Along with our play and train, where dogs receive training along side their daycare day with Dogma employees.
TRAINING RESIDENCE
Our training residence is located in Acworth, GA. Here we host our board and train trainees, as they live and learn as one of our own dogs.
TRAINING RESIDENCE
Our training residence is located in Acworth, GA. Here we host our board and train trainees, as they live and learn as one of our own dogs.
Dogma - Training Facility
Our training facility is located in Smyrna, GA alongside Dogma Dog Care. Here we host our evaluations, group classes, and private lessons. Along with our play and train, where dogs receive training along side their daycare day with Dogma employees.
Located In Acworth & Smyrna
Serving Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna and the surrounding areas of Georgia.
About Connective Canine
Training built around the communication between dogs and their owners.
Connective Canine Dog Training is built around the communication between dogs and their owners. Effective training requires more than teaching commands; it requires mutual respect, consistency, and an understanding of the individual dog.
the trainer
Jasper Yasenchack
CPDT-KSA CBCC-KA IAABC-ADT,CDBC
owner & lead trainer
Jasper has dedicated her life to dogs since she was 16 years old, gaining her first training certification at 19 and continuing her education and experience since. She actively competes in dog sports to prove her methods and capability.
"Dogs have been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. What started as a personal passion turned into eight years of professional training — and along the way, I've trained and titled my own dogs at a level most trainers only talk about.
I don't just teach obedience. I help owners build real communication and trust with their dogs, because that's what actually changes a relationship — not just a list of commands."
Professional education & certifications
Jo - Thor Dog Trainer's Academy
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Basic Trainer certification
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advanced trainer certification
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professional trainer certification
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge and Skills Assessed
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Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
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Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
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Accredited Dog Trainer
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Behavior Checklist
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
BLS Rescuer Certification
Jojo CGC RN
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Canine good citizen
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Rally Novice
Luka CGC UD rA TKA
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AKC Canine Good Citizen
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aKC obedience utility dog
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aKC rally advanced
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AKC Trick dog advanced
Ruben FR3 BCAT CGC TKI CSAU
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NARA french ring 3 (only doberman in north america)
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AKC Beginner Fast Cat
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AKC canine good citizen
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AKC trick dog novice
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Certificat de Sociabilité et d'Aptitude à l'Utilisation (Certificate of Sociability and Aptitude for Working
dog competition titles
the trainer
Jasper Yasenchack
CPDT-KSA CBCC-KA IAABC-ADT,CDBC
owner & lead trainer
Jasper has dedicated her life to dogs since she was 16 years old, gaining her first training certification at 19 and continuing her education and experience since. She actively competes in dog sports to prove her methods and capability.
"Dogs have been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. What started as a personal passion turned into eight years of professional training — and along the way, I've trained and titled my own dogs at a level most trainers only talk about.
I don't just teach obedience. I help owners build real communication and trust with their dogs, because that's what actually changes a relationship — not just a list of commands."
Professional education & certifications
Jo - Thor Dog Trainer's Academy
-
Basic Trainer certification
-
advanced trainer certification
-
professional trainer certification
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
-
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge and Skills Assessed
-
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
-
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
-
Accredited Dog Trainer
-
Behavior Checklist
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
BLS Rescuer Certification
dog competition titles
Jojo CGC RN
-
Canine good citizen
-
Rally Novice
Luka CGC UD rA TKA
-
AKC Canine Good Citizen
-
aKC obedience utility dog
-
aKC rally advanced
-
AKC Trick dog advanced
Ruben FR3 BCAT CGC TKI CSAU
-
NARA french ring 3 (only doberman in north america)
-
AKC Beginner Fast Cat
-
AKC canine good citizen
-
AKC trick dog novice
-
Certificat de Sociabilité et d'Aptitude à l'Utilisation (Certificate of Sociability and Aptitude for Working
training philosophy
Understanding the dog comes first.
Commands are the easy part. What lasts is a dog that understands what's being asked, and an owner who can communicate it consistently; in the places it actually matters: the front door, the sidewalk, the vet's waiting room..
Understanding the dog comes before choosing a technique — behavior, history and environment set the plan.
Clear communication between dog and handler is the goal, not just compliance.
Practical skills are practised where they are needed: at home, on the street, around real distractions.
Owners are coached directly so the handling belongs to them, not to the trainer.
Progress is measured by what holds up between sessions, not by what happens once in a lesson.
Honest expectations — we will tell you when a program is not the right fit for your dog.
What We Expect From You
Consistency between sessions is what turns a good lesson into a reliable habit. We ask owners to practise the exercises we set, to use the same handling everyone in the household agrees on, and to tell us when something is not working so we can adjust the method and plan rather than repeat it.
why owner involvement matters
Your dog lives with you, not with us.
A trainer can teach a skill, but the person who is there every day is the one who keeps it. Training sessions are coaching for both of you — you handle your dog, we guide the timing, the handling and the decisions in the moment.
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That's why every program includes instruction for the owner, and why the follow-up arrangements differ by program: some include transfer lessons and ongoing support, and we'll be clear about what applies to yours before you begin.
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Consistency between sessions is what turns a good lesson into a reliable habit.
training philosophy
Understanding the dog comes first.
Commands are the easy part. What lasts is a dog that understands what's being asked, and an owner who can communicate it consistently; in the places it actually matters: the front door, the sidewalk, the vet's waiting room..
Understanding the dog comes before choosing a technique — behavior, history and environment set the plan.
Clear communication between dog and handler is the goal, not just compliance.
Owners are coached directly so the handling belongs to them, not to the trainer.
Practical skills are practised where they are needed: at home, on the street, around real distractions.
Progress is measured by what holds up between sessions, not by what happens once in a lesson.
Honest expectations — we will tell you when a program is not the right fit for your dog.
What We Expect From You
Consistency between sessions is what turns a good lesson into a reliable habit. We ask owners to practise the exercises we set, to use the same handling everyone in the household agrees on, and to tell us when something is not working so we can adjust the method and plan rather than repeat it.
why owner involvement matters
Your dog lives with you, not with us.
A trainer can teach a skill, but the person who is there every day is the one who keeps it. Training sessions are coaching for both of you — you handle your dog, we guide the timing, the handling and the decisions in the moment.
​
That's why every program includes instruction for the owner, and why the follow-up arrangements differ by program: some include transfer lessons and ongoing support, and we'll be clear about what applies to yours before you begin.
​
Consistency between sessions is what turns a good lesson into a reliable habit.