Retired from in-person training, I'm now on the cyberwaves — Zoom training, Chesovy's adventures, and 50 years of dog training wisdom in my books.
Cognition (brains), physicality (bones), and emotional connection (behavior).
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 to mastering agility, treibball, competition obedience, and rally. After decades of hands-on training, I've retired from in-person sessions (except Zoom and Chesovy's own adventures) to ride the cyberwaves. Now I'm sharing my Canine Game Theory through Zoom training, books, and GameCraft Learning. Grab my free 50-page GameCraft Philosophy preview — packed with funny stories and job-driven tips. Follow @GameCraftJamie on X for updates.
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. He's 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. Off duty, he loves strutting on walks with a toy in his mouth, "shaking it" at people, dogs, ducks, and cats.
After 50 years of training dogs, cats, parrots, and humans in-person, I've retired from physical sessions — except for Zoom and my own Chesovy. Now I'm sharing my Canine Game Theory and GameCraft Philosophy online through books, Zoom training, and the GameCraft Learning app. Follow @GameCraftJamie on X for updates.
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A training-log app with games for dogs, birds, reptiles, and more. Add your own training plans and join a community of playful learners — GameCraft is live now, just waiting to be discovered.
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Whether you're starting with Foundations or advancing to Tasks, these online services offer a game-based path to service dog success.
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It's been 10 years since we introduced positive snake avoidance training, and we're back with an updated program. Also check out our latest work on managing prey drive and invisible boundary training.
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Socialization isn't just for pups — it's for every dog. Fifty years of experience turned into a 32-week, game-filled roadmap to confidence, whether your dog is 8 weeks or 8 years old.
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A heartwarming, playful guide that flips the script — your dog is the teacher, you're the student. Chesovy leads you through 10 chapters of games to build a deeper bond.
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The training guide filled with engaging techniques designed to reward and motivate both you and your dog — because we could all use a little motivation sometimes.
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