Founder of BadWolf K9s, Dani Desio is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and AKC Approved Evaluator who also holds certificates in canine emotion and cognition, and animal behavior and welfare. With decades of experience in animal care and her background in education, Dani is focused on helping others develop more harmonious relationships with their pets. Dani is committed to providing the most empathetic, effective, convenient, and compassionate solutions to her clients through positive reinforcement training methods. A graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and University College Dublin, Ireland, Dani holds a bachelors in psychology and a masters of science in cognitive neuroscience. Along with an expertise in behavior and the psychology of learning, she brings to her work an extensive background in customer and patient care in both humans and non-human animals.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the American Psychological Association (APA) and its Human-Animal Interaction Division, the Animal Behavior Society, the Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California (DTASC), and several other organizations focused on education, training, and research in human-animal bonds. She avidly pursues ongoing education and professional development by attending seminars and keeping current on industry research and literature.
Training Philosophy
At BadWolf K9s, we strive to help our animal clients and their human friends thrive by building a relationship of trust and respect through education and empowerment. Each animal is different, and we work to provide tailor-made guidance that creates long lasting change through humane, reward-based training methodology and science based training.
Services
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Puppy Principles:
Basic canine psychology, basic commands, and learning how to capture focus.
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Obedience & Manners:
Basic obedience, leash manners, and advanced tricks.
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Behavior Troubleshooting:
Addressing separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and other behavioral issues.
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Phone Consultation:
A 15-30 minute consultation to discuss training goals and challenges.
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One-on-One Training:
Customized training sessions for individuals and their dogs, focusing on obedience, manners, and behavior issues. The first session is 1.5 to 2 hours and costs $200, while follow-up sessions are 60 minutes and cost $180.
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Behavior Evaluation & Consultation:
A 2-hour evaluation to identify a dog’s specific habits, triggers, and needs, followed by a custom training plan. The cost is $200.
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Video/Phone Sessions:
Customized private training sessions conducted remotely, lasting 1 to 2 hours and costing $85 to $100. This option is beneficial for those who are immunocompromised or dealing with human reactivity.
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Group Classes:
Offered through My Best Friend Obedience.
Certifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), AKC Approved Evaluator, certificates in canine emotion and cognition, and animal behavior and welfare
Specializations
Puppy training, obedience training, behavior modification, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, aggression, fear, resource guarding
Training Methods
Humane, reward-based training methodology and science based training
