About Us

Meet Your Trainers

Jessica Barry

BS, KPA-CTP

Jessica graduated with distinction as a Professional Dog Trainer/Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)’s intensive dog trainer professional program in early 2022. She is a certified Fear Free Professional, licensed Family Paws Instructor and the founder and director of award-winning pet care service RCO Pet Care. She is continuously pursuing continuing education opportunities with recent courses being Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Kim Brophey’s Family Dog Mediator course, and Moira Hechenleitner’s self-study Separation Anxiety Course.

Jess graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2015. Her animal-centered coursework included behavior, health and disease management, anatomy and physiology, advanced nutrition, genetics, comparative exercise physiology, endocrinology and reproductive physiology.

Her resume also boasts hands-on work experience managing horse farms, working with animals ranging from prairie dogs and bison to South American Primates at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, as well as care, training and management of domestic animals from hamsters to cows.

Outside of training, Jessica loves community outreach and education, often teaching at local educational programs. She has four of her own dogs (Rocco, Owl, River and Cheese) and two cats named August and Willow. She enjoys reading, walking and training her own dogs, visiting Disney World and learning as much as she can!

Sandy Lee

CPDT-KA

Sandy found her love of dog training while working with her Bernedoodle, Beau, in 2018. She began her career as a volunteer helping to teach obedience and public access train service dogs! She joined the Where Sit Happens team in December 2023.

Sandy continued her education and graduated from a rigorous program through CATCH Canine Academy and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). She is an experienced obedience and specialty class trainer, an approved AKC CGC, trick dog, and temperament evaluator as well as an AKC Fit Dog instructor.

Sandy wholeheartedly believes in the science behind and practices positive reinforcement training; and that the human canine bond and connection is key to living harmoniously.

In her spare time, Sandy loves adventures with Beau and her labradoodle Finn, hiking and training for Rally or Agility trials when she’s not busy baking with her adult kids!

Nicole Hunt

KPA-CTP

Nicole graduated with distinction as a Professional Dog Trainer/Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)’s intensive dog trainer professional program in early 2025.

Bio and photo coming soon!