Jacqueline and “Centre Stage,” the inspiration in CSDT’s name
Jacqueline Lampert
KPA-CTP, SDC, CPDT-KA, Atlas Assistance Dogs Certified Trainer
Jacqueline developed an interest in puppy raising and working dogs, including service dogs and therapy dogs, when she started puppy raising for a guide dog organization in college. From here, she began working under mentorships and with other trainers before starting her own business specializing in puppy raising and socialization and helping individuals train their own service, therapy, and facility dogs.
She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s degree of Animal Science. Her continuing education certifications include Karen Pryor Academy’s Dog Trainer Professional Program, the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Atlas Assistance Dogs Trainer Academy, and the Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coaching Program.
As someone with anaphylactic allergies and autoimmune challenges, Jacqueline takes a special interest in helping others train their own service dogs to increase independence. She has a special interest in scent detection service dogs and specializes in medical scent based tasks, allergen alert, and hearing dogs as well as other task needs by request.
Jacqueline is a huge proponent of continuing education and enjoys educating businesses on the laws and etiquette surrounding service dog teams.
Chai Lampert
Demo dog, best girl, professional taste tester, and assistant trainer
Chai is a four year old, female, yellow Labrador Retriever that serves as Centre Stage’s demo dog, model, and professional taste tester for treats and enrichment toys.
Chai was initially raised through a guide dog program, though she decided guide dog work was not for her and was adopted back as a pet by Jacqueline. Chai can often be found demonstrating tasks, helping to raise our program service dogs, demoing in educational workshops, or working as a distraction dog in lessons and classes.
When she is not helping with training, she enjoys naps on the couch, looking out the window, agility, scent work, and hikes!
