Lilian M. Fukuda is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant who has been involved in animal assisted activities since 2008. She graduated from Janis Bradley’s Dog Training Internship Academy and is a part of her force free network. She is also a certified behavior consultant canine – knowledge assessed (CBCC-KA). She has volunteered over 1,300 hours at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, providing behavior consults for dogs in foster homes and fostering dogs for HSSV and other rescue organizations. She has also volunteered at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford, and the California School for the Deaf, in Fremont.
Training Philosophy
Lilian M. Fukuda uses the most effective, least intrusive, science-based training techniques available. She believes in building an enjoyable, cooperative relationship with your dog and uses food, play, praise, petting and access to what your dog wants to motivate him and to reinforce behaviors you like. She does not endorse or use techniques and equipment that cause pain or fear.
Services
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Assessment Session:
This is the first step to addressing unwanted behaviors. It includes observation of your dog, listening to your concerns, answering your questions, and providing a written report with observations and training recommendations. The session is approximately 90 minutes long and costs $200.00.
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Private Dog Training:
Customized sessions to teach you how to change your dog’s behavior. These sessions are 1 hour long and include homework, session write-up or video, lifetime email & phone follow-up. The fee is $125.
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Day Training:
A certified dog behavior consultant will come to your home to work with your dog. You will receive videos of the sessions and a transfer session to teach you how to elicit and maintain the behaviors we changed. The sessions are 1 hour long and include transfer session, videos and a final write up of the behaviors trained.
Certifications
- Certified Dog Trainer (CDT)
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC)
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
Specializations
- Dogs with varying disabilities such as dogs who are blind, deaf or both
- Dogs who are fearful, shy and under socialized
Training Methods
- Force Free Dog Training
- Positive Reinforcement
