Dog Trainers in California

Destiny Kidder-Buell

My #1 goal for my training clients is to help to improve communication between you and your four-legged friend. I use Positive Reinforcement (R+) and LIMA methods. Learn new skills or keep those fancy behaviors going. Your dog will get personalized training to match your goals.

Devan B. Amundsen

Principal of Animal Welfare United in Sonoma County, California. We offer dog training, behavior modification, webinars, in-person seminars, and some working dog coaching/training. We also partner with shelters to help operationalize processes, (and/or help build out new programs,) and offer education to those in the animal welfare field.

707-338-5370

Diana I. Sparacino

I have been training dogs for over 40 years. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Accessed, #3071391. I use positive reinforcement methods to train all breeds of dogs from eight weeks and up. I specialize in behavioral management and absolutely love working with puppies and helping new dog owners to start out on the right foot! I am also a professional breeder of imported German Shepherds. My clients have the option of having me train their new puppy before they go to their new home, the absolute best way to bring home a new dog!

951-218-0566

Diana Rapa

510-333-4420

Diane Audrey Livoti

Metro Dog Day Care and Boarding co-founder and owner, Diane Livoti, has been working with dogs and their people since 2001. She is a relationship-based educator, specializing in integrating dogs into family homes. She is passionate about the well-being of all members of the family and will work tirelessly to problem-solve behavior issues, support expectation management, and help you build your relationship with your canine friend. Diane manages a team of 25 employees who oversee play groups in her positive reinforcement day care setting. Her expertise is in shaping social play, and in meeting the human where they are and helping grow the human understanding of their canine friend.

Dianna L. Santos

Online dog training designed to help you and your dog achieve your training goals! We offer three online dog training platforms: Dog Sport University, Pet Dog U and Scent Work University. Whether you are interested in getting involved in dog sports (agility, barn hunt, canine parkour, rally obedience, treibball or tricks), teaching your dog good manners or delving into the world of Scent Work, we have the online training solutions for you! Between our online courses, seminars, webinars, regularly updated blogs and podcasts, you will find what you are looking for whether you are a dog owner, handler, instructor or trial official. Check out all we have to offer from the comfort of your own home, you and your dog will be happy you did.

Dianna Miranda Buck

Dianna Buck, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, offers Private In Home sessions focusing on Families with children. Twenty five years in the business. New Puppy Program, Obedience, Behavior & Tricks! Serving Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.

747-269-1416

Donna Boyd

DD's Dog Training "Smart Dogs for Smart Owners"I offer private instruction in San Diego, CA. I work with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. My services include puppy 101, basic obedience and manners for adolescent and adult dogs, behavior management, problem solving, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) prep, trick, and clicker training.

858-337-9232

Drema L. Ellis

Star Puppy Classes, Adult Beginners Class, C.G.C. Class, C.G.C. EvaluationsI am an A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

760-242-0857

Eden V. Halbert

530-503-5183

Elisha A. Stynchula

Our dog training center is a 5,000 square foot indoor facility conveniently located by the Robertson exit off the 10 Freeway. We designed this space specifically to enhance our training, day care and boarding services while keeping your dog safe and engaged. We understand how important your dog is to you. Whether you're in need of basic training, puppy socialization, solving a behavioral problem or just want the peace of mind that comes from knowing your dog is spending its day in a safe, stimulating environment surrounded by trained, attentive professionals; we will create the program that is right for you.

310-558-9037

Elizabeth (Liz) Armstrong

Elizabeth C. Randall

Devoted to Dog LLCBehavior Modification * Puppy Headstart * Trainer Apprenticeship ProgramsDevoted to Dog was founded almost a decade ago to help clients–both human and canine–lead better lives through our services and knowledge.Our goal is to serve our clients with the highest level of behavioral knowledge, and to habitually go above and beyond to ensure the health, well-being and safety of ALL clients who entrust us with their family members.

760-994-9651

Elizabeth Catherine Coleman

Elizabeth K. Reyes

AKA the "Oily Dog Trainer"With over twenty-six years of dog training experience, Liz Reyes understands what makes a canine tick. She’s a Certified Pet Dog Trainer with expertise in behavior modification, personal protection, search and rescue, advanced obedience, and basic obedience. Over the course of her career she’s trained dogs for K-9 police forces, search and rescue teams, film, and theater. She has been an oils practitioner for three years, currently operating as a Young Living Gold distributor and mentor. Liz holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from California State University, San Bernardino, and owned and operated a large dog training facility in Southern California for twelve years. She is a public speaker, blogger, and essential oils coach, and was featured in the nationally distributed magazine, Dogs Naturally, as a dog training expert and essential oils advocate. She was a feature speaker for the first ever Young Living Essential Oils summit and has had the privilege of being asked to come back the 2nd year in a row. She was also a speaker at the 2nd Annual Young Living Animal Conference.

951-505-5654

Elizabeth Lucas

Ellen B. Henderson

Emi Tringali

On-leash Private Dog Walking in San Francisco, CA since 2009

415-300-2445

Emily Brazil Ferreira Seratte

559-302-0995

Emily E. Gaydos

5309252261

Emma L. Clifford

Private Dog Training. Specializing in Puppy Development

415-302-2214

Eric Spencer Wei

510-545-3934

Eric T. Stockam

916-850-5738

Erika Slovikoski

Dog Training

Erin Elisabeth Armstrong

Dynamite Dogs Training

Fabienne Sophieirene Doze

Fernando Luis Diaz

With 40 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge to any situation. We aim to provide support and guidance, whether you are an individual pet owner or an animal welfare organization seeking assistance.At Building Better Bonds, we work with pet owners to preserve and enhance their relationships with animals. Using a combination of scientifically proven techniques and careful management, we can reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors significantly. For those with pups or kittens, we are happy to help guide you in building a foundation that will lead to long-lasting, positive relationships.Having worked in the animal welfare industry for most of our careers, we are well-versed in the complexity involved in managing an organization. From program and career development to process improvement, risk assessment, and pathway planning, we are here to support your organization.Building Better Bonds is committed to providing you with the top-tier service you cannot find anywhere else. Reach out today. You will not be disappointed.

719-695-8319

Fiona Hamilton O'Donnell

It's Not Magic Dog TrainingPositive Reinforcement, Force-Free Training in the East Bay Area

510-213-6844

Genie Tuttle

Dog Genie offers both private and group classes teaching dog owners skills to work with their dogs using positive, humane, science-based methods. Group classes include clicker training, Basic Skills & Manners, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, Tricks, Nose Work and Around Town Life Skills.

805-479-8900

Glenda Welch Pate

Doggie and Soul Canine Training Academy

909-896-8741

Gloria Post

408-309-8451

Grace Anne Bronfeld

Hello! My name is Grace Bronfeld CPDT-KA and I own Pup’s Progress LLC which operates in the East Bay Area. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and registered American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, I offer positive, reward based and insured in-home private training. I have trained hundreds of people and their dogs with their training goals and would love to assist you as well!

925-783-8600

Gretchen Mavrovouniotis

Gretchen Mavrovouniotis is a dog trainer at Wags & Wiggles in Tustin, CA who provides group & private training in all levels of obedience, Rally, tricks & musical freestyle. She uses clicker training & positive reinforcement with food, toys, praise & real life rewards. Gretchen competes in Rally, Obedience, and Scent Work.

714-368-7077

Gundega Lusite Zinza

Hannah Lee Senadenos

510-676-3229

Heather Deneke Gillihan

Director of Learning & Developmentand National Head TrainerZoom Room Dog Training

Heather L. Furby

Casa Luna Canines is your partner in dog training, human learning. We help you turn your household from Chaos to Calm by learning to be your dog's best friend.

530-430-3647

Heather M Ross

831-222-0211

Heidi Hurdy

Owner at Canefida Canine LLC.Offering puppy and adult group classes and private consulting for problems such as fear, anxiety, aggression and abmortam behaviors dogs.Force free, positive reinforcement, relationship focused methods. Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.Offering in-person services in Sacramento, California, or anywhere via Zoom.

Heidi L. Kerr

I am a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer) for 15 years. I have worked at shelters and the Humane Society. I love what I do and my goal is a happy dog which equals a happy family. Best time to train your dog is now. Puppies need socialization starting at 8 weeks old (crucial) and training asap! I am a rewards based trainer . Call for a free 15 min consultation. Thank you EMAIL IS HEIDI@HEIDIPAWS.COM

818-326-6834

Helen Springut

310-439-8244

Holly Lyons

Holly is a Behavior Specialist and Trainer with Karma Dog Training in Los Angeles. She also teaches Puppy Kindergarten every week at Karma Dog's Flagship location in Beverly Hills. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer CPDT - KA, Holly offers in home private training and virtual training to people around the world. She always believes in using pet friendly methods and treating both animals and humans with respect and compassion. Holly believes that training should be enriching and fun for all involved, humans and canines alike. She specializes in Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification - Aggression & Fear, Socialization, Chewing/Biting, Barking & Jumping, Potty Training, Leash Aggression, Loose Leash Walking, Tricks, Agility and more.

Hudson R. Shock

Irina A. Lockwood-Devries

852-366-3991

Irith Trietsch Bloom

Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a pet training company on the west side of Los Angeles. The Sophisticated Dog offers virtual training sessions for clients worldwide, as well as in-person sessions in a limited area of Los Angeles for select clients. In addition to being a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (Knowledge & Skills Assessed) and a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), Irith is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor, a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Irith is committed to using pet-friendly methods and treating both animals and humans with respect and compassion. She believes that training should be enjoyable for all involved, people and pets alike. Although her focus is on training dogs, Irith also has experience training other animals, such as cats, rabbits, horses, and chickens. She is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Japanese, and can train your pet using any of those languages.

310-207-0436

Jacklyn Lea Knutson

Live in peace and communicate with your best friend.Our certified trainer offers personalized attention and practical solutions using force-free, positive reinforcement strategies and science-based training methods. We can help with puppyhood, basic skills and problem behaviors. Offering online and private in-home training

Jacqueline Earnshaw

Small boarding and daycare kennel with an acre playyard. Training offered: board and train, dayschool, private, groups, workshops, weekly Puppy Parties for 11-20 weeks old in summer. Obedience, Rally, Agility, Musical Freestyle, tricks and games. Professional trainer with my own company since 1986.

530-257-3161

Jaimie Brianne Garber

SCV Pet Care & Dog Training

661-714-3945