From In-Person to Online: My Cyber Training Journey
I’m Jamie Robinson, a spirited “old lady” with over 50 years of training dogs, cats, horses, parrots—and even otters and seals! My Marine Biology background (with a thesis on Marine Mammal Behavior) kicked off a wild career, from training medical alert service dogs and cats to mastering agility, treibball, competition obedience, and rally. I’ve coached pets for sports, basic manners, and my true passion: giving dogs a job that lights up their lives. Think Chesovy, my service dog, staying calm around poodles with a toy in his mouth! After decades of hands-on training, I’ve retired from in-person sessions (except Zoom and Chesovy’s adventures) to ride the cyberwaves. Now, I’m sharing my Canine Game Theory through Zoom training, books, and my upcoming GameCraft Learning app. Want a taste of my 50 years of wisdom? Grab my free 50-page GameCraft Philosophy preview—packed with funny stories and job-driven tips! Follow @GameCraftJamie
on X for updates, training hacks, and more. Let’s make training a joyful game for all creatures! #GameCraftLearning
Meet Chesovy: My Star Service Dog & Playful Partner
Chesovy, my 7-year-old Husky-Border Collie mix, hopped into my life at just 7 weeks old—and stole my heart when he “hopped” through a hoop on day one! This fluffy genius has been my guinea pig for every service dog skill I’ve taught over the past 7 years, detecting cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, kidney disease, COVID, blood sugar, migraines, histamine spikes, mold, and panic attacks with jaw-dropping precision. Chesovy’s not all work, though—he loves strutting on walks with a toy in his mouth, “shaking it” at people, dogs, ducks, and cats to show off his GameCraft spirit!
