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note: some trainers service only parts of some areas

Welcome to the Los Angeles Dog Trainers main trainer page. From here you can find a dog trainer who services your area. The Dog Training Info page is where you will find important information about finding a dog trainer to serve you best; what to look for and questions to ask prospective trainers, whether you find them on this site or someplace else.

Be aware that although many other dog trainers call themselves "dog behaviorists" 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 less than a handful of Certified Behaviorists in Southern California. Please visit any of these websites for more information on what qualifies someone to be a dog behaviorist or to locate an animal behaviorist near you: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants or Animal Behavior Society.

Some who claim to be dog 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. An online course may be great for teaching Learning Theory, but if the student never actually trains a dog during the course they won't learn much about body language or how to handle a dog. 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 dog trainer to call themselves a behaviorist when they are not. Also, most dogs with problems do not need a "Certified Behaviorist" to help them.