Private Training
In-Person
Why Private In-Person Training
In-person private training allows us to closely assess your dog’s behavior in their everyday environment. Through this hands-on approach, we identify the root of your dog’s issues, and determine their individual learning style and needs. This face-to-face approach optimizes the learning experience and training retention. The end result is a training tailored to you and your dog’s needs to solve their problems and unleash their potential.
Free Virtual Meet-And-Greet
Finding the right fit is paramount to the success of achieving your goals!
We offer a free no-obligation 15 virtual meet-and-greet to explore our program, meet your dog behaviorist and trainer, and get answers to questions about our our approach.
The Curriculum
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Basic obedience enables dogs to reliably respond to verbal cues, or gestures and specific sounds, to perform specific actions like sit and stay, and walking with a loose leash.
Basic manners teaches dogs self-control so that they may polite and offer manners in basic encounters, and when excited.
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Behavior modification is a methodical approach to help dogs change the way they think, feel, and act towards a stimulus that they may struggle with.
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Puppy training is essential in teaching practical and behavioral skills that are critical for puppies to thrive in real world as they mature into adults. It includes obedience, manners, and socialization.
It addresses puppy behaviors not limited to housebreaking, puppy nipping, lack of impulse control, alone-time challenges and prevents many common behavioral issues and disorders such as anxiety and aggression.
Puppy training can start at 8 weeks of age.
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Socialization is the ability of dogs to remain well-adjusted in encounters and stimuli that exist in the real world. It fosters healthy relationships with people and other species, and can help to avoid behavior disorders.
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Transition support facilitates a healthy adjustment for newly adopted dogs into their new home while addressing any preexisting behavior challenges.
Rates
Initial Consultation
In-Person
90 Minutes
$225
+ $60 Each additional dog
This comprehensive one-on-one 90-minute initial consultation takes place conveniently in the comfort of your own home! It includes an in-depth evaluation and assessment, customized resources, and a carefully crafted treatment and/or training plan. It is aimed at empowering you to effectively unleash your dog’s full potential, and begin the process of helping to transform their struggles into remarkable successes!
Individual Sessions
Available for purchase after initial consultation.
In-Person
1 Hour
$165
+ $60 Each additional dog
These one-on-one, 60-minute individual sessions are conducted in-person, either in your home or at a designated location. Individual sessions focus on methodically applying your dog’s personalized treatment and/or training plan hands-on, and in encounters in the real world. They aim to enhance your dog’s progress, help conquer their challenges, and achieve your training goals!
Meet the Behaviorist & Trainer
Meet Carmen
Founder and Certified Dog Behaviorist & Trainer
Private Sessions & Group Dog Training Classes Instructor
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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
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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
Guest Columnist
Pet of the Week, Column, Santa Monica Daily Press
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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
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CAMP (Community Animal Medicine Project)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Animal Rescue Organization
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
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Santa Monica Animal Shelter (5,000+ Volunteer Hours)
EZ Heart & Soul Rescue & Sanctuary
Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation, Chairman of the Board, 2020-2021