Certified Dog Trainers in Escondido, California

Rachelle was born and raised in North County of San Diego. Even as a child her love of animals was always the focus of her life. After graduation she was accepted into Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management Program. In 1993 she earned her Associate of Science degree in animal training and started her over 3 decades long career working with wild and domestic animals. Rachelle offers training and behavioral consulting for a variety of challenging concerns and specializes in working with dogs with anxiety, especially reactivity, over arousal and aggression. She believes that education is life-long and continues to expand her knowledge. Alongside her degree she has her CPDT-KA and Family Dog Mediator certifications as well as being a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Rachelle loves coaching clients to improve their life and their pups. She believes that training should be enjoyable for the dog and family, and to that end, she focuses on positive, dog-friendly training techniques that focus on the dog's emotions that cause the behavior that needs changed. Rachelle knows how important it is to create a bond between dog and owner based on good communication, understanding, trust, and mutual respect.

Equipped to help with management and behavior modification for basic obedience, puppy training, Canine Good Citizen training, dog-to-dog introductions, reactivity, arousal/impulse control struggles, fearful behavior, anxiety, bringing a pet home from the shelter. Specialized experience in shelter behavior, behavioral assessments, and consultation for complex cases. For cats specifically, experienced with overstimulated behavior, inappropriate play behavior, conspecific and interspecies aggression, and fear/anxiety/stress. Some experience working with pet livestock and small mammals.

All breed training since 1995. Positive reinforcement methods; Canine Good Citizen Testing Puppy Basic Advanced Obedience Problem Solving Behavior Modification

Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assesed (CPDT-KA) Graduate of Veterinary Assistant training, Graduate of Animal Behavior College, Certified AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Dog Trainer / evaluator, American Red Cross Certified animal first aid / CPR instructor, dog breeder with over 16 years experience. Penny is also works with the Animal Behavior College as a Trainer Mentor and enjoys helping future ABC Graduates.

I’ve been training for over 8 years, am a positive reinforcement based trainer. I love helping dogs & their owners learn together & create a last healthy relationship. I currently train with petsmart.

My services include private in-home obedience training and behavior modification within the Northern San Diego area. I use gentle and effective positive reinforcement. Training plans are customized to meet your needs. For more information, contact me via email or click on my website!