Anita Cheesman, CNWI
858-413-7871
Services: Group and private K9 Nose Work (R) classes
Areas served: San Diego; Group classes held in Scripps Ranch
Member: National Association of Canine Scent Work
Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC, CPDT, CGC Evaluator
619-994-9191
Services: Private in home lessons and Day Training programs for puppies, basic manners and advanced obedience. Private behavior consultations and training for behavior issues including reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, etc. Specialty group classes for fearful/reactive dogs, trick training, CGC prep and testing. Specializes in bully breeds/pit bull type dogs.
Areas served: Private in home training in Central and Eastern areas of San Diego. We service as far south/east as Spring Valley and north/west to Del Mar. Specializing in private training in Ramona, Poway, and Santee areas. Indoor group classes held in Sorrento Valley.
Member: Pet Professional Guild, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Lara Schindler, ABCDT
619-889-8606
Services: Group Classes, Workshops, Private Classes and Consultations for both puppies and adult dogs. Specializing in agility, obedience, water sports, and behavior modification.
Areas served: All of San Diego County; Group Classes in Ocean Beach and Point Loma
Britta Wilson, KPACTP, BA Psychology
Britta's Animal Training and Pet Services
760-351-6967
Services: Private training for all species of animals (exotic and domestic) for a variety of behavior issues, including, but not limited to, fear, reactivity, lack of impulse control, building confidence and more. Private foundation behavior training for puppies and dogs. Small group classes for puppies and dogs held at Dexter's Del in Del Mar. "Junior Animal Trainer" program for children at Mira Costa College. Dog walking and animal care.
Areas served: Private training, dog walking and animal care offered throughout San Diego County. Group classes for puppies and dogs held in Del Mar. "Junior Animal Trainer" program held at Mira Costa College campuses in Carlsbad and Oceanside.
Alyssa Rose (Lapinel), , CPDT, CGC Evaluator
619-431-1233
Services: Training and behavior consultations, private training sessions at Mt Woodson Training and Behavior (located outside Poway), behavioral training programs for fearful, anxious, aggressive and impulsive behavioral issues, as well as, puppy start right training. Phone training and behavior consultations and behavior modification programs with video resources for clients outside of San Diego area.
Areas served: All of San Diego County with phone/video training outside San Diego County
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Sarah Surritt, KPACTP, CPDT, CGC Evaluator
858-336-3590
Services: Private adult & puppy in home training, behavior consultations and behavior modification for problem behaviors. Provides ongoing, open enrollment group training classes at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas and specialty 3's company classes for reactive and shy dogs in Scripps Ranch. Also a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Areas served: All of San Diego, North County from Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, to Escondido and south to Scripps Ranch
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Vanessa Melrose, KPACTP, ABCDT, CGC & STAR Puppy Evaluator
Think Pawsitive - Pet Training
949-533-4756
Services: Private consultations as well as group classes and workshops for dog obedience training, safe puppy socialization and puppy start-up classes, trick training, AKC CGC, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, behavior modification, Therapy Dog Training & Certification, competitive dog sports training, including agility, K9 Nose Work, Service and Therapy Dog training, C.L.A.S.S. training and certification, and more.
Areas served: Encinitas, North County San Diego, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, Leucadia, Carmel Valley, Carmel Mountain, Rancho Bernardo, Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, Mira Mesa, Poway, University City, Rancho Penasquitos, Scripps Ranch, Escondido, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, Normal Heights, Serra Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Fairbanks Ranch. Group Classes and Workshops held in Encinitas. Services also offered in more locations; please inquire.
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Karen Pryor Certified Training Partners, American Kennel Club Evaluator, Animal Behaviour College Trainers, Canine Life and Social Skills Evaluator
Jamie Bozzi, CPDT, CBCC, ACDBC, KPACTP, CNWI
619-246-5634
Services:Group training classes for dog sports only (K9 Nose Work, Agility, and Treibball). Private sessions and consultations for behavior issues (fear, anxiety and aggression). Positive Board and Train available. Day Training also available. TAGteach certified.
Areas served: Privates throughout San Diego County and beyond - in person and video consulting for a variety of behavior issues. Group class locations: SDHS (San Diego Humane Society), La Mesa (east county) and central San Diego
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers; International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Animal Behavior Management Alliance, National Association of Canine Scent Work
Bethany Cunningham, CPDT, FPPE
818-427-7729
Services: In-home private dog training and behavior modification. Specializing in dog-baby/dog-toddler safety, as well as reactivity, fear/shyness, and trauma. Also available for Dogs & Storks™ and Dogs & Toddlers™ group presentations through Family Paws Parent Education.
Areas served: All of San Diego, North County from Valley Center, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, Temecula, Vista, Oceanside, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad and south to Scripps Ranch.
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Erin Vejar, KPACTP, CPDT, ABCDT, BA Communication
858-213-9580
Services: Private lessons in your home or on the road, small group classes for puppies and dogs held in Central San Diego, clicker training, problem solving, training for real world manners, behavior modification, separation anxiety, fear, reactivity, and more. Family Paws Parent Education Licensed Presenter, helping families with dogs prepare for life with babies and toddlers. AKC CGC & STAR Puppy Evaluator, APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator.
Areas served: Private lessons throughout San Diego County; Group classes in Normal Heights.
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Pet Professional Guild, Doggone Safe
Cat Intoci, KPACTP
631-513-3176
Services: Manners and Obedience, Private in home training for puppies and adult dogs, Board and Train in my home, Boarding in my home, Adoption Counseling, CGC preparation, Classes for puppies and adult dogs, Specializing in pit bulls/bully breeds.
Areas served: North County and San Diego
Member: Pet Professional Guild
Nan Arthur, CPDT, CDBC, KPACTP
619-561-2602
Services: In Your Home, Private Dog & Puppy Training, Breed Rescue Services, Canine Good Citizen programs and testing, Public Speaking and Group Classes. Help for your Cat.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, Encinitas, East County specialist including El Cajon, La Mesa, Alpine, Santee, Lakeside, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers; International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Author: Chill Out Fido, How to Calm your Dog
Rachel Bowman, CPDT, ACDBC
SanDiegoAnimalTraining@gmail.com
760-877-8799
Services: In home private dog training, Board and Train, and Behavior Modification. Specializing in reactive, fearful/shy, and aggressive dogs as well as large breed and pit bull type dogs.
Areas served: Valley Center, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, Vista, Oceanside and Temecula
Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Pet Professional Guild, IIABC
Lynn Webb, KPACTP
760-651-6364
Services: In-home dog and puppy training, in-home dog massage, classes for Puppy Start Right Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, Beginning Manners, Advanced Manners, and Reactivity.
Areas served: North San Diego County Inland and Coastal with a focus on Escondido, Elfin Forest, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Valley Center, Fallbrook, and Temecula
Member: Pet Professional Guild, Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
Chancel Siebuhr, CPDT, KPACTP, CGC, ABCDT
760-638-1530
Services: In home private behavior consultations, training and behavior modification. Puppy classes, adult classes, CGC prep and exam. Specializing in shy/fearful dogs, as well as rescue/shelter dogs and cats. Dog sitting and day training.
Areas served: San Diego County
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Dearing English, KPACTP
858-848-7217
Services: Group classes, puppy training, adult dog training, private in-home training, day training, trick training, pet sitting, and training & pet sitting combination. Specializing in training dogs to be comfortable with handling and husbandry behaviors: nail trimming, bathing, grooming, putting the harness on, visiting the vet, and more.
Areas served: All of San Diego County
Member: Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Angie Fonseca, BA Psychology, CPDT, CGC Evaluator
619-384-1024
Services: In-home puppy and adult dog training, beginner to advanced level training, behavior consultations, Canine Good Citizen preparation or evaluation, group classes, dog safety workshops, shelter-to-home transitioning.
Areas served: All of San Diego Area
Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Pamela Johnson, BS, MA CPDT
619-888-3139
Services: Private in-home lessons and online classes, reactive dog training, consultations, agility, canine freestyle, seminars, puppy training, Force Free Rattlesnake Avoidance, and trick training.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, East County, North County, South Bay
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers, IPDTA, Pet Professional Guild
Stephanie Santos, KPACTP, BA Psychology
Stephanie@fortheloveoffido.com
760-271-8776
Services: Private in-home training, clicker training, and behavior consulting. Pre-adoption and foster consultations, preparation, education, and support. Rescue, shelter, and veterinarian clicker training demonstrations. Bite prevention education.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, North County, East County, South Bay, Escondido
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Chey Anne Tamashiro, KPACTP
858-829-1157
Services: Group Classes for Good Manners and Puppy Start Right, private in-home training.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, North County, classes held at our Scripps Ranch Indoor Facility
Member: Pet Professional Guild, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Jessica Koester, KPACTP, BSAS, ABCDT, CNWI
314-220-9846
Services: In home, private puppy and dog training. Canine Nose Work classes, Canine Good Citizen prep course and testing. C.L.A.S.S. prep course and evaluation testing, fun tricks class, grooming and crate training workshops and behavior modification. Active Duty Military Discount.
Areas served: All of San Diego County. All areas from Chula Vista to Oceanside and Ocean Beach to El Cajon.
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers, National Association of Canine Scent Work, Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Roma Robbins, KPACTP, ABCDT
619-277-8386
Services: Specializing in private in-home puppy and adult dog training throughout San Diego County. We work with cats too! Pet Sitting in the East County area.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, East County
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Emily Keaney
619-379-5039
Services: Personalized Dog Daycare and Boarding, Board and Train for Dogs and Puppies.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, Clairemont, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Downtown, Mission Valley, Kensington, Normal Heights, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park
Kyle Rayon
619-925-9310
Services: Private dog behavior consultation, private dog training sessions.
Areas served: La Mesa, San Diego East County
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Judy Becker, BS, CPDT, Therapy Pet Evaluator, CGC
San Diego Dog Training & Consulting Service
858-401-9870
Services: Private in-home lessons in basic obedience, behavior modification, great start puppy and potty training as well as AKC Canine Good Citizen & TPU Therapy Pet evaluations & certifications. I also offer pet sitting & dog walking services as well as daycare, boarding and boarding and training in your home or mine.
Areas served: University City, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Sorrento Valley, Carmel Valley, Clairemont, Central San Diego and surrounding Communities
Lizz Sevin, CPDT, BS Animal Science
802-379-5555
Services: Private in-home lessons, board and trains, sit and trains, over the phone consultations, puppy training, reactive and shy dog work, separation anxiety, behavior modification programs.
Areas served: All of San Diego County
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Linda Michaels, MA Psychology, PCT-A, CGC Evaluator
LindaMichaelsPositively@gmail.com
858-259-9663
Services: In Your Home Puppy/ Dog Training and Behavioral Consultations: Private and Customized. Phone Consultations, Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy Certified, Speaker.
Areas served: All of San Diego County, focused in La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Carlsbad
Member: Pet Professional Guild
Gabriella Ravani
Great Dogs Training and Education
858-679-7538
Services: Group dog training classes, Private Lessons, Behavior Modification for problem dog behaviors, Puppy Kindergarten, Basic, Advanced and Off-Leash Obedience, Dog Agility Foundation and Competition.
Areas served: All of San Diego County including Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley, UTC, La Jolla, Scripps Ranch
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Margaret Lenoir, CPDT
619-299-7012 ext 2334
Services: Group dog training classes, Private behavior consultation, Private training sessions.
Areas served: San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego
Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
The San Diego Dog Trainer Directory serves the following San Diego County areas: Allied Gardens, Alpine, Bonita, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Boulevard, Campo, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, City Heights, Clairemont, College Area, Coronado, Del Cerro, Del Mar, Descanso, Downtown, Dulzura, El Cajon, Encanto, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, Golden Hills, Guatay, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Imperial Beach, Jacumba, Jamul, Julian, Kensington, Normal Heights, La Jolla, La Mesa, Grossmont, Mt. Helix, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Linda Vista, Logan Heights, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, Morena, National City, Nestor, North Park, Ocean Beach, Oceanside, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Paradise Hills, Pauma Valley, Penasquitos, Pine Valley, Point Loma, Potrero, Poway, Ramona, Ranchita, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, RPQ, San Carlos, San Ysidro, Santa Ysabel, Santee, Scripps Ranch, Serra Mesa, Solana Beach, Sorrento Valley, Spring Valley, Tierrasanta, University City, Valley Center, Vista, Warner Springs
The San Diego Dog Trainer Directory serves the following San Diego County zip codes: 91901 91903 91902 92003 92004 91906 92055 92007 92008 92009 92013 92018 91909 91910 91911 91912 91913 91914 91915 91921 92118 92178 92014 91917 92019 92020 92021 92022 92090 92023 92024 92025 92026 92027 92029 92030 92033 92046 92028 92088 91932 91933 91934 91935 92030 92037 92038 92039 92092 92093 91941 91942 91943 91944 92040 91945 91946 92145 92060 91950 91951 92107 92049 92051 92052 92054 92055 92056 92057 92058 92109 92059 91962 91963 91990 92065 92128 92067 92091 92101 92102 92103 92104 92105 92106 92107 92108 92109 92110 92111 92112 92113 92114 92115 92116 92117 92118 92119 92120 92121 92122 92123 92124 92126 92127 92128 92129 92130 92131 92132 92133 92134 92135 92136 92137 92138 92139 92140 92142 92143 92145 92147 92149 92150 92152-92155 92158 92159 92160 92161 92162 92163 92164 92165 92166 92167 92168 92169 92170 92171 92172 92173 92174 92175 92176 92177 92178 92179 92182 92184 92186 92187 92190 92191 92192 92193 92194 92195 92196 92197 92198 92199 92069 92078 92079 92096 92070 92071 92072 92143 92173 92075 91976 91977 91978 91979 92082 92083 92084 92085 92066 92086
