GEMMA POUND – Director of Jamie Pound Dog Training

Gemma is the Director of Jamie Pound Dog Training and the driving force behind the smooth and professional experience our clients enjoy. She leads the business with passion, efficiency, and a genuine love for helping people and their dogs thrive together.

With a background in both dog training and veterinary nursing, Gemma brings a well-rounded understanding of animal behaviour, health, and welfare to every part of the business. She oversees all operations, including customer service, class scheduling, administration, and social media, ensuring that every owner and dog is supported from their first enquiry right through to graduation and beyond.

Since stepping into the role in 2014, Gemma has helped grow the training school into one of the most trusted providers in Hertfordshire, with over 200 pet dogs attending classes, workshops, and one-to-one sessions across our Chorleywood and Berkhamsted schools each week.

Gemma is particularly passionate about creating a positive, inclusive training experience that supports real-life dog ownership. As a mum of three and a proud dog owner herself, she understands how busy family life can be and is dedicated to making training practical, accessible, and fun for everyone involved.

Whether she's welcoming new clients, planning exciting new workshops, or ensuring the team delivers to the highest standards, Gemma is committed to helping people build stronger bonds with their dogs through kind, effective, reward-based training.

JAMIE POUND – Head Trainer 

Jamie is the Head Trainer at JPDT and the sole instructor delivering all classes, workshops, and one-to-one training. This ensures consistency, quality control, and a personal approach to every dog and owner he works with.

Jamie specialises in scent detection and reactivity — two areas of training that complement each other perfectly. Scent detection has huge benefits for reactive dogs, helping them to focus, build confidence, and find calm through structured nose work. Jamie has seen first-hand how these techniques can transform dogs’ lives and strengthen the bond between dog and owner.

You may also have seen Jamie and Gemma featured on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Crufts TV, and ITV’s You Bet, where Jamie and his sausage dog Lilly delighted audiences with their skills.

Beyond his work with dogs, Jamie has inspired many through his motivational speaking for the Katie Piper Foundation. A proud highlight of his journey was being invited to share his story at the House of Lords — a powerful reflection on resilience and overcoming adversity.

Before becoming a trainer, Jamie worked as an electrician until a serious accident left him with 45% burns and forced him to rebuild his life completely. It was his puppy, Frankie, who gave him purpose and a new direction. Their bond not only helped Jamie through recovery but also inspired his career in dog training. His journey is a true testament to the strength of the human-animal bond and the life-changing role dogs can play.