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Pet owners please be aware that although many dog trainers
call themselves a "behaviorist" they are not. A behaviorist is
a Veterinarian with a specialty in animal behavior who has completed
a residency program and exam though the American College of Veterinary
Behaviorists. Or a behaviorist can also be a Certified Applied
Animal Behaviorist who is certified through the Animal Behavior
Society. Please visit these websites for more information on what
qualifies someone to be a behaviorist or to locate a behaviorist near
you: http://iaabc.org or http://abs.animalbehavior.org
Some who claim to be behaviorists have taken different courses through online
colleges, but those colleges may not be accredited. That doesn't
mean that they don't know dog behavior, it's just something for you to be
aware of. Though many dog trainers deal with dog behavior, and may do it very well,
they most likely are not a behaviorist. Also, most dogs with
problems do not need a "behaviorist" to help them.
Many dog trainers claim they are
"certified". However, many are certified by the dog
training school which they attended, so all it means is that they
graduated from that school. There is only one National Certification
test given by an outside source. Trainers who have taken that test
have CPDT after their names. This test is a written exam only, but
it is a good start for a national certification program.
Jill
Johnson
Ain't Misbehavin'
818-766-6558
thetendertutor@sbcglobal.net
Areas
served:
Los
Angeles and surrounding areas.
Services
offered:
Private
in-home training for you & your dog.
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Nicole
Wilde
CPDT
Gentle Guidance Dog Training
661-299-5704
phantmwlf@aol.com
Areas
Served:
Santa Clarita Valley (includes Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, Saugus,
Newhall, Canyon Country, Santa Clarita), Castaic.
Services
offered:
In-home private sessions for behavior problems including
aggression, and obedience. Will work with wolfdogs. Clicker training and positive methods only.
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Laura Bourhenne
Animal Attraction Unlimited
818-800-4818
Laura@petdogtrainer.com
Areas Served:
San Fernando Valley, West
Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Agoura,
Westlake Village, East Ventura County.
Services Offered:
In-home private training,
specializing in clicker training, and behavior modification
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Janine Pierce
J9'sK9's
818-832-9906
j9sk9s@earthlink.net
Services Offered:
Private instruction
and group classes. Behavior problems. San Fernando
Valley & West Los Angeles.
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Penny
Scott-Fox
626-296-3468
penny@phsspca.org
Specializing in dog/child issues.
Whether you already have a
dog who has problems with your young children, or you are
expecting a child and you want to prepare your dog, you NEED
to call Penny.
Group obedience classes at the Pasadena Humane Society, as
well as Fun & Games classes.
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Terry Long
CPDT
DOGPACT
562-423-0793
dogpact@aol.com
Areas served:
Long Beach, South
Bay & Northern Orange County
Services Offered:
Private behavior
consults for aggression, separation anxiety, fears, and other
behavior problems. Private and group classes for pet
manners/obedience, agility, and foundation skills for
performance dogs. Specializes in clicker training and
other positive methods for resolving impulse-control and
frustration-related behaviors. |
Kristin
Fertschneider
323-724-4655
Areas
Served:
Pasadena area.
Services
Offered:
Private instruction. Group
classes in San Marino.
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Christine Lee
CPDT
909-337-2400
Pawsitive
Training for Better Dogs
Areas Served:
Crestline,
Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Los Angeles County, San
Bernardino County
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Vicky Arnold
CPDT
Companion
Dog Training
310-589-8898
vickyarnold@verizon.net
private
training in Malibu, plus group classes in Brentwood.
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