Virtual Training
Why Virtual Training
Virtual one-on-one dog training is an innovative way to teach obedience and tackle behavior issues. This method gives a full view of your dog's daily life, free from location limits or distraction of the trainer present. With flexible scheduling and affordable prices, we can discover your dog's learning style and behavioral problems, and develop solutions. This approach enhances the training experience and helps us create a strategic plan tailored to your dog's individual needs, fostering a supportive space for growth to reach your goals.
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 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
Virtual
90 Minutes
$175
+ $50 Each additional dog
Whether you are en route in your travels or simply taking a break at work, this comprehensive one-on-one 90-minute initial consultation is conveniently conducted virtually from anywhere in the world! 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 current struggles into remarkable successes!
Individual Sessions
Available for purchase after initial consultation.
Virtual
1 Hour
$115
+ $50 Each additional dog
These one-on-one 60-minute individual sessions are conveniently conducted virtually. Whether you are en route in your travels with your pup, or even at the groomer, you have the unique opportunity to give us access to your dog’s lifestyle from anywhere in the world, allowing us to methodically apply their personalized treatment and/or training plan in real time. They aim to enhance your dog’s progress, help conquer their challenges, and achieve your training goals!
Meet your 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