JP Soloria is from Salinas, California and graduated as a GRIP student while at CTF Soledad. JP has found a way to combine the two things he’s passionate about, helping people and loving dogs. He is a professional dog trainer and is the Educator for a rescue dog program at CTF North A yard called TAILS Canine Rescue Academy (Transforming Animals and Individuals Lives). Additionally, he is a program coach for Living Unchained where he goes into Juvenile facilities in Monterey County and helps youth trainers gain a sense of accomplishment as they train rescue dogs and help find them homes.

On his free time, he loves to go to the beach, take hikes, geek out dog books and self-help and personal growth.