Meet Jacqueline (and her canine co-stars)

Jacqueline Lampert, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Parter (KPA-CTP), Service Dog Coach, Atlas Assistance Dogs Certified Trainer

Jacqueline and a CSDT service dog in training, Astro

Jacqueline Lampert didn’t just stumble into dog training, she built her life around it. What started as a college project raising guide dog puppies grew into a lifelong passion for helping dogs and people work better together.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut, Jacqueline went on to become a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach, and Atlas Assistance Dogs Certified Trainer. She also worked as a veterinary technician and under the mentorship of experienced trainers before founding Centre Stage Dog Training, where her mix of science and compassion helps clients build real-world confidence. The name Centre Stage was inspired by Jacqueline’s horse, who taught her the value of patience and connection long before dogs entered the picture as her career.

Living with anaphylactic allergies and autoimmune challenges, Jacqueline understands the independence and peace of mind a skilled service dog can bring. She specializes in medical alert and response dogs, including allergen alert and additional service dog tasks, and is passionate about helping others train their own capable partners.

When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her expanding her own knowledge, presenting to businesses on service-dog laws and etiquette, or laughing with clients about their dogs’ latest antics. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and trying all the best local coffee spots!

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Jacqueline and “Centre Stage,” the inspiration in CSDT’s name

“I have never worked with a dog trainer before and I was skeptical. But honestly, Jacqueline is AMAZING. She's very kind, very understanding, professional, knowledgeable, and a great communicator. Jacqueline has taught me so many effective tips and techniques. I am very lucky to have met Jacqueline and I feel like my dog has also benefited in many ways too.”

- Amanda R.

Meet the Canine Team

Chai

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Centre Stage’s demo dog, treat critic, and professional show-off. She helps demonstrate behaviors for clients, assists in puppy and service-dog socialization, and being a distraction dog for clients. Chai loves napping on the couch and participating in scent work, agility, and her new hobby - dock diving.

Cheddar

The happiest girl you’ll ever meet. She adores parading with her toys, being cozy, long walks, scent work, and tagging along to horse shows as an honorary photographer with Jacqueline’s partner.

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