Recommended Animal Behaviorists and Training Partners
Recommended Veterinary Behaviorists
Dr. Rachel Malamed
DVM, DACVB
behaviordogtor.com
Dr. Patrick Melese
DVM, DACVB
sdvetbehavior.com
Dr. Stefanie Schwartz
DVM, DACVB
petbehavior.org
Dr. Karen Sueda
DVM, DACVB
vcaspecialtyvets.com
San Diego Humane Society's Training Partners
These training partners have demonstrated their commitment to using positive reinforcement training techniques and San Diego Humane Society’s mission of promoting the humane treatment of animals, preventing cruelty to animals and providing education to enhance the human-animal bond.
GoodPup
First Week Free!
Announcing an exciting partnership with GoodPup, the nation's leading dog training service by live 1-on-1 video chat. Every SDHS community member will receive 1 free week of training and GoodPup will make a generous donation to help us care for more animals.
Alyssa Rose (Lapinel), CPDT-KA
Legends Dog Training
(619) 431-1233
alyssa@legendsdogtraining.com
www.legendsdogtraining.com
Specializes in: Creating customized behavior modification plans for fearful, anxious, aggressive or impulsive behavioral issues and puppy start right training.
Meet Alyssa:
Bella Woof, Inc.
April Bove-Rothwell
619-980-6502
april@bellawoof.com
www.bellawoof.com
Britta's Animal Training and Pet Services
Britta Wilson
info@brittasanimaltraining.com
www.brittasanimaltraining.com
Specializes in: Foundation behavior training for puppies and dogs and consulting for behavior issues, such as fear and anxiety, mild to moderate aggression, reactivity, destructive chewing and house training. Works with a variety of species, including, but not limited to, cats and horses.
Birch Bark Dog Training
Lindsey Lieberman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
birchbarkdogtraining@gmail.com
www.birchbarkdogtraining.com
Specializes in: Mindful, force-free training for dogs and their people. We are happy to work with dogs of all ages and breeds, whether you're looking for a basic manners program or need support with a serious behavior concern (aggression, fear, anxiety, etc.). Private training, behavior support, and group classes offered in North San Diego County.
Doggy Einstein’s Training
Tina Flores, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CSAT
www.doggyeinsteinstraining.com
Specializes in: Separation Anxiety training
Eden Animal Training Services LLC
Stefanie Kennedy
Edenanimal.training@gmail.com
www.edenanimal.com
Specializes in: Coaching you and your pets (cats, dogs, small pets, horses) in your home through training games and basic obedience skills. Understanding our pets helps us be the best pet parent they can have.
Meet Stefanie:
Instinct Dog Training (formerly Synergy Dog Training)
Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC, CPDT-KA
619-994-9191
sandiego@instinctdogtraining.com
www.instinctdogtraining.com/location/san-diego/
Specializes in: All things puppy. Behavior issues including fearful/shy dogs, aggression and anxiety.
Kelly Viscosi, CPDT-KA
619-813-5261
kellyviscosi@cox.net
www.facebook.com/DogTrainingByKelly/
Meet Kelly:
MJ Friendly Dogs (Spanish consultations)
Maria José Eguren, Director Behavior& Training PHS/SPCA, CABC
650-743-4936
mjfriendlydogs@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/maria.eguren.31
Specializes in: Spanish classes/consults, and training for the whole family – specific tips for each age group: children, adults, seniors.
The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage
Lynn Webb, MA, KPA CTP, CTMT, CSAT
760-651-6364
lwebb@theproficientpup.com
www.theproficentpup.com
Specializes in: fearful, reactive, or anxious dogs and rattlesnake avoidance training, also specializes in separation anxiety training.
Meet Lynn:
SMRTDOG
Jamie Bozzi, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, KPA CTP, ACDBC, CC, CNWI, AKC Scent Work Judge
619-246-5634
jamie@smrtdog.com
www.smrtdog.com
Specializes in: Positive reinforcement training and customized behavior modification plans for fearful, anxious and aggressive behavioral issues, as well as, basic obedience and tricks. She also works with sport, performance and working dogs, especially in scent detection work- K9 Nose Work, AKC Scent Work and SAR/MAR (Search & Rescue/Missing Animal Response). Additional dog sports include agility, rally, yoga/fit dog and Treibball.
Meet Jamie: