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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   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.  

 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 for all problems, ages & breeds.   

     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. 

      

       Penny 

   Scott-Fox

 

  626-296-3468

 

penny@phsspca.org

 

Specializing in dog/child issuesWhether 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.

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.  

      

 

   Christine Lee

CPDT

 

  909-337-2400

 

Pawsitive Training for Better Dogs

 

     Areas Served:

 Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Los Angeles County, San
  Bernardino County
 

 

  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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