Group Classes

Upcoming Classes

Basic Obedience

Beginners

5-week series!

Fall Deal $205 $180

This beginner’s class series covers basic obedience cues, manners, and loose leash walking.

5 Classes (5 Weeks)

1 hour

Dogs ages 6 months and up

Limited to 8 dogs

Saturdays

Behavior, Obedience, Enrichment I

Intermediates

5-week series!

Fall Deal $205 $180

This is the 1st part of our intermediates class series that covers intermediate obedience, manners, loose leash with distraction, socialization, learning theory, AKC Canine Good Citizen test prep.

Prerequisite

Completion of Basic Obedience I, or consent of instructor.

5 Classes (5 Weeks)

1 hour

Dogs ages 6 months and up

Limited to 8 dogs

Saturdays

Community Dog Training

Beginners

Hosted by our charitable giving program, the Love At First Sit® Initiative, our drop-in Community Dog Training Classes are for beginners. Class proceeds are donated to CAMP (Community Animal Medicine Project).

$5 then Pay-What-You-Can

1 Class

1 hour

Dogs ages 6 months and up

Limited to 10 dogs

Exclusions Apply: Learn More

Saturdays

Our Approach

Our classes are for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. Based in science, our program utilizes an ethical and force-free method known as the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach, with rewards and positive reinforcement.

Please note: Our classes do not address problem behaviors such as aggression disorders, separation disorders, and anxiety disorders. Visit our In-Person Private and Virtual Training pages for help with these behaviors

Our Classes

  • This beginner’s class series covers basic obedience cues, manners, and loose leash walking.

    5 Classes (5 Weeks)

    Ages:

    6 months and up

    Duration:

    60 minutes

    Class Limit:

    8 dogs

  • This is the 1st part of our intermediates class series that covers intermediate obedience, manners, loose leash with distraction, socialization, learning theory, AKC Canine Good Citizen test prep.

    Prerequisite

    Completion of Basic Obedience I, or consent of instructor.

    5 Classes (5 Weeks)

    Ages:

    6 months and up

    Duration:

    60 minutes

    Class Limit:

    8 dogs

  • This is the 2nd part of our intermediates class series that covers intermediate obedience, manners, loose leash with distraction, socialization, learning theory, AKC Canine Good Citizen test prep.

    Prerequisite

    Completion of Behavior, Obedience, Enrichment I

    5 Classes (5 Weeks)

    Ages:

    6 months and up

    Duration:

    60 minutes

    Class Limit:

    8 dogs

  • This class covers an advanced study of obedience, manners, and leash skills with distractions, introduction to ethology, and principles of behavior modification, enrichment, and AKC Community Canine Test Prep.

    Prerequisite

    Completion of Behavior, Obedience, Enrichment II.

    5 Classes (5 Weeks)

    Ages:

    9 months and up

    Duration:

    60 minutes

    Class Limit:

    8 dogs

  • This is a kinder obedience and manners class for young puppies.

    5 Classes (5 Weeks)

    Ages:

    Puppies 4 to 6 months old

    Duration:

    60 minutes

    Class Limit:

    8 puppies

  • Hosted by our charitable giving program, the Love At First Sit® Initiative, our Community Dog Training Classes are $5.oo, then Pay-What-You-Can after that, with proceeds donated to charity for

    • This class is not comparable to a full 5 week dog training class course series.

    • Exclusions Apply

    Sign up & Learn More at:

    Community Dog Training Classes page

Prerequisites

  • Up-to-date on Vaccines: DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies

    Need Vaccinations?

    Our partner CAMP provides Mobile Vaccine Clinics and Walk-in Clinic Locations that offer low cost cat and dog vaccinations, and other vet services.

  • All dogs must be fit and healthy.

    Female dogs Cannot be in heat.

Behavior: Dogs who are aggressive, or have behaviors that are disruptive are not permitted in our classes. Have questions? Contact us!

Need help with these behaviors? Explore our one-on-one In-Person Private and Virtual Training program.

Need vaccinations or veterinary care?

Visit our trusted partner, CAMP (Community Animal Medicine Project), for a variety of affordable options that are designed to meet your pet’s healthcare needs!

Class Placement

All dogs must begin in either Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Obedience, as appropriate to age. If you feel your dog is more advanced and should be placed out of a beginner’s course, you may request a group dog training class placement evaluation.

Meet Your Instructors

Meet Carmen

Founder and Certified Dog Behaviorist & Trainer

Private Sessions & Group Dog Training Classes Instructor

  • Bachelors of Arts (with double majors)

    University of California, Berkeley

    Certified Dog Trainer with Honors Distinction, ABCDT

    Animal Behavior College

    Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

    American Kennel Club

    Certified Animal Trainer

    Fear Free®

    Graduate, Fear Free Shelters™

    Fear Free®

    Certificate, Aggression in Dogs

    Master Course, Michael Shikashio CDBC

    Authorized Mentor Dog Trainer

    Animal Behavior College

    Certified Pet CPR & First Aid

    American Red Cross

  • Pet Expert News Guest

    KCRW Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Santa Monica Mirror

    YO! Venice

    Brentwood News

    Century City/Westwood News

    Westside Today

    Palisades News

    Watch, Read, Listen: Interviews

    News Features

    Spectrum News 1 Socal Everyday Heroes,

    The Argonaut

    Pet Sitter’s World

    Watch, Read: Features

    Guest Columnist

    Pet of the Week, Column, Santa Monica Daily Press

    Read: Pet of the Week

  • American Kennel Club®

    Association of Professional Dog Trainers

    International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

    Pet Sitters Associates, LLC

    Professional United Pet Sitters, LLC

    Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

    Buy Local Santa Monica

  • Winner: City of Santa Monica Most Loved Pet Services 20021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and Independent Business 2024,

    Finalist: Los Angeles Times Best of the Southland’s Westside, Downtown, and East LA Dog Trainer 2023

    Runner-up: Santa Monica Mirror Group’s Best of Pet Services Santa Monica 2021

  • CAMP (Community Animal Medicine Project)

    501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

    Canine Companions

    501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

    Beagle Freedom Project

    501(c)(3) Nonprofit Animal Rescue Organization

    The People Concern

    501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

    Meals On Wheels West

    501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

  • Santa Monica Animal Shelter (5,000+ Volunteer Hours)

    EZ Heart & Soul Rescue & Sanctuary

    Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation, Chairman of the Board, 2020-2021

Meet Angelina!

Group Dog Training Classes Volunteer & Love At First Sit® Pet Care Provider

  • Certificate - Dog Obedience Training Instructor

    Apprenticeship, Love at First Sit®

    Certified Pet Sitter (CPPS)

    Pet Sitters International

    Certified Pet CPR & First Aid

    American Red Cross

  • Santa Monica Animal Shelter

  • Meet New Jersey transplant, Angelina Borodiansky! From comedy, writing, to artistry, and teaching ariel yoga, added to her long list of talents is being one of Love at First Sit®'s most seasoned pet care providers!

    Growing up with dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits enabled her to have a natural ability to care for a pets with diverse needs. Certified in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid, she has experience administering medication to pets, and caring for those with special needs. A Certified Professional Pet Sitter® (CPPS) through Pet Sitters International, she was a volunteer dog training class instructor apprentice for our community dog training classes, and a volunteer at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Her pet care services include caring for cats, small pets, and walking dogs of all breeds and sizes.