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
SMRTDOG
Jamie Bozzi, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, KPA CTP, ACDBC, CC, CNWI, AKC Scent Work Judge
619-246-5634
jamie@smrtdog.com
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 and Treibball.
Meet Jamie:
Birch Bark Dog Training
Lindsey Lieberman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
birchbarkdogtraining@gmail.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 offered across San Diego County; group classes in North 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.
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.
https://partner.goodpup.com/SDHSTraining
Kelly Viscosi, CPDT-KA
619-813-5261
kviscosi@icloud.com
https://www.facebook.com/DogTrainingByKelly/
Meet Kelly:
The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage
Lynn Webb, MA, KPA CTP, CTMT
https://www.theproficentpup.com
lwebb@theproficientpup.com
760-651-6364
Specializes in: fearful, reactive, or anxious dogs and rattlesnake avoidance training.
Meet Lynn:
Synergy Dog Training
Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC, CPDT-KA
619-994-9191
Jessica@synergydogtrainingsd.com
https://synergydogtrainingsd.com/
Specializes in: All things puppy. Behavior issues including fearful/shy dogs, aggression and anxiety.
Synergy Dog Training
Jenna Powell, ABCDT, CPDT-KA, CSAT, AKC CGC Evaluator
760-219-0146
Jenna@SynergyDogTrainingSD.com
www.synergydogtrainingSD.com
Specializes in: Private training for puppies and adult dogs. Classes for puppies, adolescents and manners in public.
For an additional list of dog trainers in San Diego, visit: sandiegodogtrainers.org