Dog Trainers in California

Simone McKenna

Simone McKenna is the founder of Spotlight Puppy Academy located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, California. The Spotlight Puppy Academy (short SPA) is an all-in-one puppy training, socialization and care solution for dedicated, busy puppy parents with demanding careers. The overall 3month premier puppy training program includes 8 weeks of Puppy Day School where SPA takes the heavy lifting of the "raising puppy right" project off puppy guardians to-do lists. With compassionate, reward based and ethical training and an emphasis on safe, early socialization & foundation training, Spotlight Puppy Academy provides a great puppy head start and quality care through a small, carefully selected enrollment ratio of puppies each semester.The puppies at SPA aren't the only ones learning. A well rounded support program is included to lay the foundation of setting puppy parents and their furry friends up for success at home and in the future: educational events, weekly training class, one-on-one coaching sessions, weekly Q&A online support, and so much more. Spotlight Puppy Academy is passionate about creating canine/humane relationships that are build on trust and mutual understanding.In addition to being a Certified Professional DogTrainer (CPDT-KA), Simone successfully graduated from the Apprenticeship Program with Mardi Richmond of Good Dog Santa Cruz and is currently in the process of obtaining her Family Dog Mediator Certification. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and of DogBiz THRIVE! In an unregulated industry we believe that our own education is the key to success in training and in earning our client's trust.

Skylar Michael McClellan

Private in-home dog training. Behavior modification, using enrichment solutions to meet your dog halfway.

805-458-7109

Staci Lemke

Positive reinforcement dog training. Private lessons, group classes. Specializing in puppies and adolescent dogs. Basic obedience, problem prevention, problem solving, tricks. I focus on building a healthy relationship between dog and owner.

949-533-4860

Stacie Bianco

484-832-6096

Stephanie Ann Rainaldi

Petco

510-864-1844

Stephanie Lydia Ruggerone

Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Etiquette classes held at Animal Care ClinicTraining room sanitized for the safety of all pups.

805-545-8212

Steve Bialek

STEVE M. BROOKS

Steve Brooks K9U specializes in behavior problems and pet obedience for the real world. ?From first-time puppy owners to rescues to seniors and disabled dogs -- even expectant mothers who need to learn how to introduce a dog to a new baby; Steve Brooks is a Family Paws, Dogs & Storks, Dog & Baby Connection Licensed Presenter, and is a member of the Pet Professional Guild where he advocates force free training. Steve specializes in behavior problems of all kinds and teach a solid foundation of real-life manners to dogs of all breeds and all ages. I love teaching dogs tricks just for fun and also to curtail behavior problems. I also teach Veterinarians, Vet technicians and staff how to handle difficult dogs safely while enriching the hospital environment. I also work as a consultant to help families choose the right dog with the right disposition. I have over 30 years dog training experience with great success! Steve Brooks K9U, founded in Los Angeles in 1999 maintains the philosophy of giving dogs a solid foundation of ?real-life manners?; modifying behavior problems; and teaching tricks to keep training fun! Thousands of dogs have graduated from Steve Brooks K9U with a diploma; evidence that they?ve completed a customized training program that brings families and dogs together by teaching leadership and mutual respect. Steve Brooks, founder of Steve Brooks K9U is featured in the Fox Studios? Blu-ray DVD, MARLEY & ME, in the Dog Training Trivia section where Steve teaches his positive, Reward-Based Training methods and provides commentary. If Marley can succeed, so can your dog! Steve Brooks, (CPDT-KA) has been featured as a dog training expert on CBS, NBC, FOX, Animal Planet, National Geographic, and as a special feature in the Blu-ray DVD, Marley and Me. Steve is a contributing writer to Fido Friendly Magazine.

323-422-8711

Sue B. Michaels

Dog Trainer

510-366-0587

Susan Beth Solomon

510-325-3600

Susan C. Kloepfer-Miller

At A Pooch's PacePositive Humane EffectiveAt A Pooch's Pace is dedicated to helping dogs and their humans enjoy a relationship based on trust and understanding. We educate and coach the owner on management and training techniques that will create the well mannered, confident and happy dog that you have always wanted. We train the dog using positive, reward based methods that are effective and fun.

949-212-6369

Susan Light

Certified Reward-Based Dog Trainer and Podcast Host offers private training on the West Side of Los Angeles. Visit her website to book a free phone consultation!

Swetlana Xenia Falke

Hello! I'm Lana, the human behind Pacific Pet Pro. I strive to provide compassionate, customized private dog training and pet care services in North San Diego County. I specialize in reactivity, anxiety and fear-based aggression and can help you and your dog build a relationship based on trust and cooperation without using techniques that involve intimidation or cause physical and/or emotional harm to your dog.

760-683-8599

Sylvia Marie Raffield

Modern and Ethical Dog Training. Scientific, reward based training with a specialty in Aggression and Reactivity training.In Home privates throughout Los Angeles, Board and Train offered, day training, workshops, group classes and more.

Tabitha A. Davies

All Big Canines evolved from the CV Dog club which was started in 2008 to provide comprehensive, effective, and evidence based training and behavior solutions in the coachella valley. As the Coachella Valleys only IAABC Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and CPDT-KA we offer programs and classes for both training & behavior. We are also a certified trick dog instructor, a fear free certified trainer, and a pet dog ambassador assessor.In 2019 we opened All Big Canines, a division of the CV Dog Club, and a facility specifically tailored toward large, extra large, and giant breed dogs for daycare. From group classes, private in home lessons, board and train, to day training, daycare, nutrition, and fitness we accept dogs of all sizes into training and behavior programs. Daycare is specific to the big dogs.

760-278-4248

Tamara Nikole Bell

Tammie S. Cohen

209-523-3138

Tara Lynn Walton

Passionate dog lover Tara Walton has been working with dogs since 2019; brought into the dog training world by an amazing mentor that showed Tara how to use her immense patience to train dogs . She believes in fostering joyful relationships between dogs and their families through patience, communication, and continuous growth.She cater to all dog breeds, from playful puppies to seasoned companions. Her main focus is on utilizing positive reinforcement techniques to help dogs learn and thrive. She works closely with owners, teaching them how to maintain and build upon the progress made in training sessions. With her personalized approach, every dog and family receives the attention and care they deserve.Join her in the journey of building strong bonds and joyful connections with your furry friend. Let Tara guide you in unleashing the best version of your beloved companion. Contact today to start your training adventure!

818-455-5846

Tasha Suda

Dog Training Group ClassesPrivate TrainingDay Training

415-509-7785

Tayler Smith

802-468-7246

Teah Anders

Gentle Touch Pet Training has been on the Central Coast for 19 + years. Training method is positive reinforcement clicker training. We offer group classes for all levels from Puppy Preschool, Basic through Advanced and Feisty Fido's Classes. We have an extensive Nose Work Program with four CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructors). Other fun dog sports/activities include: Agility, Rally, AKC Tricks and all levels of CGC training and evaluation as well as Therapy Dog classes. Private in-home training available. Behavior consultations for various issues including: barking, digging, chewing, aggression, housetraining, and fear.

805-481-1490

Teresa L. Wong

626-975-4597

Thomas Michael Kalinowski

Kali's K9s-Canine Behavior ModificationSpecializing in Aggression and Proper Socialization. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRVzkisqQ6cJRmZpmQk4Rg

818-984-2718

Tianna Nicole Torres

Tiffany Nicole McKillop

818-523-2969

Timothy Zed Bikle

Tina Bhargava Flores

Certified separation anxiety trainer. Specializing in Separation Anxiety resolution.www.doggyeinsteinstraining.com

Tracy (Charlie) Laree Wellington

707-480-6531

Tricia K. Iriye

Dog and family friendly training classes and private dog training in Vallejo, Benicia and surrounding areas. Group classes and Canine Good Citizen testing in Benicia at Pet Food Express and Vallejo Dog Training Club.

707-342-3079

Vic Gasser

Dog and cat behavior modification and training, servicing the San Fernando Valley in person, and nationwide with virtual consultations. 1-to-1 training, day training, behavior consults, behavior modification. Specializing in leash reactivity, introducing new animals to resident animals, and helping rescues acclimate to their new home.

323-372-6678

Vicki Michelle Huebner

Upskilled Canines is a positive reinforcement dog training business. I adhere to Least Intrusive Minimally Invasive standards to help owners train their dogs using fear and force free methods.

Victoria Laemsae

Vivien Erzsebet Janotka

Basic Obedience TrainingBehavior ConsultationLeash ReactivityRelaxation TrainingHusbandry and Fear Free Vet Visit Training

Wendi B. Newman

Canine behavior and training services

8312645442

William Sean Miller

Yu-Ching T. Desch

K9 Learning offers canine behavior consultations and private training on basic obedience, tricks and nosework in-person for Marin county residents and virtual sessions for other locations.

Zoe C. Stathis- Sandor

Private Training, Group Classes

858-230-7020

Zukhraalexandra Mc Patterson

Concept training using positive reinforcement games

707-812-1587