Training Resources

The Animal Pad Recommended Trainers

Thank you for taking the next steps to help your pet be successful! Finding the right trainer for each individual dog is incredibly important to us at The Animal Pad. There are many trainers to choose from and it can be overwhelming as a new dog owner to know what is best for your dog. We provided a list of trainers we currently use and recommend for our TAP dogs. These trainers all have exceptional experience in a variety of behavior concerns and we are confident they can help your dog be successful with
whatever concerns you may have.
If there are any questions on trainers we recommend for specific behaviors, please email The Animal Pads Behavior Team at gooddog@theanimalpad.com !

In-Person Support in San Diego, CA

• Family Dog Consulting – Ashley Valentine (CPDT-KA, CBCC, CSAT, Aggression Mastercourse)
  • (203) 253-7127
• Loyalty K9 – Claire Burke
  • (619) 609-9440
• HeelHouseK9 – Halle Roberts
  • (309) 319-1038
• Dogs with Jules – Julia Wurster (CPDT-KA)
  • (916) 223-3343
• Larsen Dog Training Ashley Larsen (CPDT-KA)
  • (760) 553-0391
• Dog Tired San Diego- Sara Maguire and Craig Harrietha
• CRT-K9 – Katie Lekas 
  • 619-485-0554

• Training with Lindsay (FFC, AKC CGC)
• Pups on the Coast – Shannen Stan (UW-AAB)
• Co-Regulated K9s – Ashley Cipoletti, CPDT-KA

• Happy Dog Happy Owner – Lara (ABCDT)
• Instinct Dog Training
• Pawtopia – Coleen (CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, IAABC)
• Best Life Dog Training – Andrea (CPDT-KA, IAABC, PPG)
• Best Friend Dog Training – Alyssa (CPDT, IAABC)
• Birch Bark Training – Lindsey (CBCC, CPDT-KA)
• Build Better Bonds – Fernando & Dorothy (CDBD, CPDT-KA, IAABC Director)
• Bad Dogs – Barbara (CDBC, CPDT-KA)
• Doggie Einstein – Tina Flores (CPDT-KA, CSAT, KPA CTP​, Cert. Canine Nutrition) (Specializing in Separation Anxiety)
• Karma Dog Training (Specializes in Positive Reinforcement Board and Trains)
• Positive Paws – Sharon (CPDT-KA, ABCDT)
• Woof San Diego – Erin (CPDT-KA) (specializes in child relationships with dogs and service dog training)
• Lillie-Mae Dog Training – Faith (ABCDT) 
• Janet Thornton Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
• SMRT Dog – Jamie (CBCC)
• Get Pawsitive Dog Training – Sarah (KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA)
• Pet Project Dog Training – Keira (BCBA-D, KPA,CTP)
• Alcala Country Pet Resort
• Brent Cady Dog Training (KPA-CTP)

Virtual/Remote Trainers & Out of San Diego – Access individual, specialized training from anywhere in the world! 

Note that many of these trainers offer virtual consultations in addition to in-person, just ask!

• California
  • All Big Canines – Tabitha (CCPDT) – Sky Valley/Indio, CA
  • Up 2 Snuff – Ali (KPA-CTP, CCUI) – Oakland, CA
  • Give a Sit Dog Training – Elle (CCPDT, Fear Free) – Wildomar area, CA
  • Dog Training that Clicks – Katie (CTP) – Inland Empire, CA
  • VP Dog Training – Patti (CPDT-KA, CDBC, IAABC) – Costa Mesa, CA
  • OC Canine Coaching – Bryndon (CDBC) – Orange County, CA
  • K911 – Kim – Los Angeles, CA – (551) 206-9595
• Canada
  • Pup Cultr Canines – Ashton (CPDT-KA, CTDI, FFPE) – Edmonton/Alberta
  • Little Weirdos Dog Training – Liz (CSAT, PCBC-A, MPH) – Edmonton
  • Wild At Heart Dogs – Emily (CDBC, Aggression Mastercourse) – Vancouver Island
• Colorado
  • Paws and Reward – Marissa Martino (CDBC) – Colorado & virtual
  • Perfect Pals Dog Training – Erin (KPA-CTP) – Denver, CO
  • Rewarding Dog Training – Nadia (CSAT) – Lafayette, CO
• Connecticut
  • Five by Five Canine – Bronagh Daly (APDT, CFDM, Aggression Mastercourse) – Connecticut & virtual
• Georgia
  • Canine Counseling – Frankie (CCPDT, CBCC) – Smyrna, GA
• New York
  • Good Dogs Unleashed – Jess (CPDT-KA) – Hudson Valley, NY
• Texas
  • Rehab Your Rescue – Beth (CSAP-BC, FDM, IAABC, APDT) (Specializing in separation anxiety) – Texas & virtual
• Massachusetts
  • Bark N’ Roll – Francine (CPDT-KA, IAABC) – North Reading, MA
• Pacific Northwest
  • Empowered Canine Solutions – PNW
  • Canine Behavior Science – Kirkland, WA
• Wisconsin
  • Infinite Possibilities Pet Training – Lauren (CCPDT, IAABC) – Milwaukee, WI
• United Kingdom
  • R+ Dogs – Renee Rhoades (UK)
  • Agentic Paws – Worcestershire, UK
• Virginia
  • Wonder Dog Training LLC – Eryn (CCPDT) – Gainesville, VA
• Other locations & Virtual only
  • Play Way Dogs – Dr. Amy Cook (Specializing in reactivity, fear, and aggression)
  • Engineering Optimism – Mallory (VSA-CDT)
  • No Harm No Foul Dog Training (IAABC certified)
  • Your Inner Dog – Deb Bauer (specializes in deaf, blind, and deafblind dogs)
  • The Paid Pup – Michelle (CPDT-LA, CFDM, PPG)
  • Noble Woof Dog Training – Brie (CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA)
  • The Misbehaving Mutt
  • Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
  • Feral Hearts – Jenny (FDM)
  • The Cognitive Canine – Sarah Stremming
  • Aggressive Dogs – Michael Shikashio (CDBC, IAABC, so many more certifications)
  • The Domesticated Dog – Richard
  • Speckled Hearts – Hillary
  • GoodPup virtual training (scholarships available!)

Free Educational Resources

General

• Free resources on Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Website
• Michael Shikashio’s Podcast: The Bitey End of the Dog
• Renee Rhoades’s Podcast: DogLogical
• Sarah Stremming’s Podcast: Cog-Dog Radio
• Kikopup videos on YouTube
• BAT Overview Handouts
• Denise Fenzi Blog
• Emergency Defensive Dog Handling – Michael Shikashio When Sh*t Hits the Fan: Defensive Handling or Emergency Scenarios
• Paws & Reward Enrichment eBook
• Episode 214 | We’re just “snowflakes” who don’t use “bonkers”: A frank conversation with dog trainer Beth Berkobien
• Paws and Reward Ep 37: Training your deaf dog
• Paws and Reward Ep 52: Cooperative Care
• Paws and Reward Ep 13: Being an advocate for your dog
• Cog Dog Radio: Cooperative Care
• Cog Dog Radio: Reliable Recall
• Cog Dog Radio: Reinforcement Strategies
• Cog Dog Radio: Five Essential Behaviors
• GoodPup: Keeping our dogs happy and preventing problems
• GoodPup: Dog Body Language

Aggression, Reactivity, & Resource Guarding

• Understanding Dog Aggression Webinar – Michael Shikashio 
• Understanding and Working with Resource Guarding – Michael Shikashio 
• Livestream with Rehab Your Rescue and Michael Shikashio
• Paws and Reward Ep 20: Help! My dog bit someone
• Paws and Reward Ep 43: Inter-Household Aggression
• Cog Dog Radio: Desensitization
• Cog Dog Radio: Differential Reinforcement
• Cog Dog Radio: Multi-Dog Households
• Leash reactivity webinar (Calm Canine Academy)
• Managing reactivity webinar (Calm Canine Academy)

Socialization & Relationship Building

• Paws and Reward Ep 54: Attachment Styles and the Human-Canine Bond
• Paws and Reward Ep 7: Taking care of yourself to enhance the Human-Canine Bond
• Cog Dog Radio: Remedial Socialization
• GoodPup: Working with Skittish Dogs

Separation Anxiety

• Separation Anxiety training plan
• Free webinar from Calm Canine Academy
• Tips, Tricks and Busting Myths: Separation Anxiety 
• Paws and Reward Ep 19: Preparing our dogs to be alone
• GoodPup: Separation Related Behavior Problems
• VCA: Separation Anxiety in Dogs
• ASPCA: Separation Anxiety
• The Dog People: Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Leash Manners, Obedience, Puppies, & Trick Training

• Stop Pulling! Dog Training Mini-Course for Loose Leash Walking
• Paws and Reward Ep 12: The Good Enough Dog
• Cog Dog Radio: Barking Reprise
• GoodPup: Troubleshooting Unexpected Problems
• Pandemic Puppies (Calm Canine Academy)
• Capturing behaviors: SMART x 50 Dog Training Method
• Sit: Teach Your Dog to Sit
• Down:How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down – 5 Alternate Methods for All Dogs
• Leave it:
  • Leave It   *NEW version by KIKOPUP*
  • How To Teach Your Puppy To Leave It – Professional Dog Training Tips
  • How to Teach your dog Leave It and Take It – Safe and soft mouth
• Luring: Training a puppy to follow a lure – Puppy Training
• Touch: How To Teach Your Dog To Touch Your Hand- Nose Target – Professional Dog Training Tips

Kids & Dogs

• Family Paws free resources – dogs & kids
• The Bitey End of the Dog: Jennifer Shryock, CDBC 

Paid Educational Resources: Webinars, Seminars, Courses

General

• LS130: Enrichment for Dogs: Ditch the Bowl, Better Their Life!
• LS135: Crate Training Dogs: Happy Crating for Life
• LS165: How to Train Your Dog to Come: Reliable Recall Training
• LS185: Living with Multiple Dogs: Management skills
• LS210: How to Quiet a Barking Dog
• LS240: My Dog is Aggressive! Or is This Play?
• LS250: Searching Fun for Enrichment and Confidence Building

Aggression & Reactivity

• BAT 101: (Re)Socialization for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear (Step-by-step self-paced course)
• BAT 2.0 for Dog Reactivity ebook
• BAT for Geeks: A Technical Perspective on Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0
• BH150: Management for Reactive Dogs
• A Critical Comparison of 7 Training Methods for Fear in Dogs
• Urban BAT Webinar: Empowerment and Survival Skills for City Dogs with Reactivity
• Survival Skills: Coping with Dog Reactivity in Real Life
• BH240: Working with Reactive and Hyper-aroused Dogs
• BH110: Dealing with the Bogeyman: Helping Reactive and Fearful Dogs – The Play Way!
• Big Feelings: Supporting our Clients Living with Dog Reactivity

Socialization & Relationship Building

• Grisha Stewart’s Relationship Guide for You and Your Dog
• LS115: Socializing a New Puppy: Prepare Your Dog for Life

Separation Anxiety

• Separation Anxiety Monthly Package with Rehab Your Rescue
• LS230: Dog Separation Anxiety Solutions: Top 10 Key Elements

Leash Manners, Obedience, Puppies, & Trick Training

• Barking Mad: BAT & Other Techniques for Frustration
• Stop Pulling! Great Big Loose Leash Walking for Dogs and Puppies (complete self-paced course)
• Effort-less Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills
• Empowered Puppy Raising (self-study course)
• FE115: Baby Genius
• FF490: Greeting Skills: From Friendly Tornadoes to Warm Hellos
• LS150: Get Your Dog to Stop Jumping On People: Teaching Polite Greetings
• BH285: Control Unleashed Pattern Games for Sports and Life Skills
• FE105: Get Focused!
• FE240: Calling All Dogs
• FE145: First Things First – Puppy Foundations for a Bright Future
• LS120: How to House Train Your Dog: Plans and Problem Solving
• LS155: Sit, Down, Stay : Basic Obedience for the Pet Dog

Kids & Dogs

• Growing Families course by Dog Behavior Institute
• “New Baby and Dog? Help for New and Expectant Parents” course by Tania Lanfer
• Babies Don’t Bark: Preparing The Family Dog For The New Baby book by Mike Deathe CPDT-KA
• Any of the courses from Dog Meets Baby by Dominika, CPDT-KA