Carmen Molinari, founder of Love At First Sit® and visionary of People’s Dog Training™, has been working with cats and small pets, and training dogs extensively in obedience, enrichment, and behavior modification for over 14 years.

A University of California, Berkeley alum with double majors, she is a multi-certified dog trainer and behaviorist certified with Honors from Animal Behavior College ABCDT, Fear Free Certified® Professional Animal Trainer FFCP, and Certified Service Dog Trainer ABCSDT (in progress). She is an Approved Evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen™ Program and AKC Temperament Test, AKC Fetch Judge, AKC Fit Dog Instructor, and an Authorized Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College. Striving to achieve the highest level of standards, she is committed to continued education, and maintains affiliations with a variety of organizations including Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

As a trusted authority in her field, Carmen has won a numerous awards  — some of which include the City of Santa Monica’s Most Loved Pet Services 4 years in a row with commendations from Santa Monica City Council —  and is a sought after expert news guest for a variety of leading Los Angeles news media outlets, including KCRW Press Play with Madeline Brand, providing commentary on a variety of pet topics. She writes her own news column in Pet of the Week in the Santa Monica Daily Press, and has been featured in Spectrum News 1 Socal as their “Everyday Hero.”

Her Love At First Sit® Initiative engages in charitable endeavors, including volunteering at shelters, collaborating with nonprofit organizations including CAMP, Canine Companions, Beagle Freedom Project, Meals On Wheels West, The People Concern, and monetary giving.