Certified Dog Trainers in Costa Mesa, California

"Training for dogs who are family." Serving Orange County, CA. - Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator for pregnancy/adoption and beyond- Dial Guide through The Family Dog for families with preschool to pre-adolescent aged children- Family Dog Mediator, working to meet your dog's innate needs before training begins- Customized private in-home training- Shy/fearful dogs- Reactive dogs- 15+ years experience with Control Unleashed and Behavior Adjustment Training techniques

I specialize in group and private lessons. I work with separation anxiety, aggression, fear issues, rescues, puppies, multiple dog household issues, basic manners, test for CGC

Founder of OC Canine Coaching in 2010, I specialize in reactive, fearful and aggressive dogs as well as raising resilient puppies using positive reinforcement strategies.

ABC Certified Pet Training Instructor Puppy/Beginner Education is a 6-week course for puppies and dogs that have had not previous training. Prerequisite: current on vaccinations. Intermediate Education is a 6-week course for puppies and dogs 5 months and older that want to continue their education. Prerequisite: current on vaccinations. Click-A-Trick Education is a six-week course for puppies and dogs of any age. Prerequisite: Puppy or Beginner Education, or comparable skills; current on vaccinations. This course will help you communicate using a clicker as part of our positive reinforcement-based program. Advanced Education is a six-week course for dogs and owners wanting to further continue their education. Prerequisite: Intermediate Education, or comparable skills; current on vaccinations. This course will help strengthen your dog’s reliability in every situation. Private Lessons are also available. With these different course selections, together we will be able to help get your dog from puppy to adulthood positively and with a lot of fun!!!

A Dog’s Best Friend A Dogs Best Friend offers in-home puppy & dog obedience training. My goal is to bring you and your dog to a new level of love, understanding, and fun through positive reinforcement obedience training. I believe all dogs are eager and willing to learn, if you just learn how to communicate clearly to them in a way they understand. I have learned through experience that training the owner how to communicate with their dog is just as important as teaching their dog basic obedience. When you are ready to take this wonderful journey with your best friend, I am here to be your guide.

Description of Services: • K-949 strictly promotes force-free, reward/science-based training methods. • K-949 helps you achieve balance & a harmonious relationship between you and your canine companion using positive, progressive reinforcement. • K-949 specializes in fearful/anxious/stressed dogs, basic, intermediate and advanced manners, trick training, clicker training, nose work, mental stimulation and enrichment, and puppy preparedness, and offers training from beginner through serious behavior modification, for both puppies & adults. • K-949 educates owners on proper handling & care. • K-949 offers private lessons, both in-home and on-site. • K-949 offers virtual, online training sessions to reach dog guardians who need help from all over the globe. •K-949 offers fun scent games/nose work and scent games as private lessons. • K-949 founder Shannon Thier, CPDT-KA, CTDI, CSAT, ABCDT regularly attends educational seminars, workshops and webinars, accesses the most up-to-date books, studies, websites & DVDs on training and behavior, and networks with a plethora of other trainers (Bob Bailey, Ken Ramirez, Michael Shikashio, Dr. Chris Pachel, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Suzanne Clothier, Kathy Sdao, Helix Fairweather, Karen Pryor, Grisha Stewart, Dr. Susan Friedman, Trish King, Pia Silvani, Nan Arthur, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Michele Pouliot, Emily Larlham, and a host of others) and behaviorists to stay abreast of the most modern, progressive and gentle training methods. General Information: CPDT-KA (Certified through Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers) #2133358 Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) Animal Behavior College/Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member #79827 Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Instructor Dr. Marty Becker Fear-Free Certified Professional The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Member #7502508 National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW