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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. A behaviorist can also be a Certified Applied
Animal Behaviorist who is certified through the Animal Behavior
Society. There are only a handful of Certified Behaviorists in Los
Angeles. 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. Many people consider
it unethical for a trainer to call themselves a behaviorist when they are
not. Also, most dogs with
problems do not need a "Certified Behaviorist" to help them.
In addition, 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.
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Ain't
Misbehavin' K9
Kim Rinehardt
818-890-1133
Email
Areas served:
Los Angeles County
including the San Gabriel and Santa Clarita Valleys, as well as
parts of Ventura County
Services Offered:
Private training,
behavior modification, specializing in relationship building
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Laura Bourhenne
Associate Member, 
818-800-4818
Email
Areas Served:
East San Fernando Valley to East Ventura
County; from Hollywood to Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Malibu
Services Offered:
In-home private training,
specializing in clicker training, as well as behavior modification
for all problems, ages & breeds.
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Jill
Johnson
818-766-6558
Email
Areas
served:
Los
Angeles and surrounding areas.
Services
offered:
Private
in-home training for you & your dog.
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Nicole
Wilde, CPDT
661-299-5704
Email
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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J9'sK9's
Janine Pierce
818-832-9906
Email
Services Offered:
Group classes and private instruction at her facility. Behavior problems. San Fernando
Valley & West Los Angeles.
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DOGPACT
Terry Long, CPDT
562-423-0793
Email
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
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Kristin
Fertschneider
323-724-4655
Areas
Served:
Pasadena area.
Services
Offered:
Private instruction. Group
classes in San Marino.
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Associate Member,
909-337-2400
Email
Areas Served:
Crestline,
Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Los Angeles County, San
Bernardino County
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Companion
Dog Training
Vicky Arnold, CPDT
310-589-8898
Email
private
training in Malibu, plus group classes in Brentwood.
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