Sarah Bradshaw

Sarah has been drawn to understanding and working with dogs since her first family pup, Bailey, came into her life at 8 years old.

Training Philosophy

Sarah is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and is dedicated to educating dog owners about the positive, force free methods of training to build strong, lifelong bonds with their canine companions.

Services

• Puppy Preparedness Courses
• Consultations
• Boarding
• Training
• Board and Train
• Conversational Sessions

Certifications

• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner

Specializations

• Puppy training
• obedience training
• behavioral modification

Training Methods

• Positive reinforcement
• force-free methods

Carlie Seelig Miller

Carlie Seelig Miller has been deeply involved in many areas of the canine training field including pet dog training, shelter and rescue, competitive dog sports, and AKC Dog Shows; most recently delving into service dog training. Prior to becoming a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Carlie spent many happy years with a career as a teacher. It was through dog training, however, that she discovered she could significantly and positively impact two species simultaneously. She now finds her passion in educating humans about canine cognition while training canines in cooperative behaviors to further enhance the human-animal bond.

Training Philosophy

Carlie's training philosophy is founded solidly on the science of canine cognition and learning theory. CSM Dog Training will partner with your family to help you understand the complex nature of your beloved canine and teach you the necessary skills to positively influence their behavior. Each training plan is meticulously tailored to your goals and your dog’s unique needs. Our comprehensive diagnostic approach accounts for overall health, daily environment, individual canine temperament, learning history, and future aspirations.
We are proud to operate our business with integrity and ask that our clients support us in this by following our policies. We follow LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) guidelines when training and making behavior modification protocols. This ensures you and your family receive meaningful education in canine behavior and that your dog receives precision training for optimal results.

Services

CSM Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:

• Initial Consultation & Assessment: This in-home session allows Carlie to assess your dog's needs and provide immediate training recommendations.
• Day Training: One-on-one training in-home or out and about in your neighborhood. Transfer Coaching sessions are scheduled every other week to ensure you receive the theoretical knowledge and practice the hands-on skills required to maintain their new behaviors.
• Coaching: Training together strengthens your relationship. During Coaching sessions you and your dog become co-learners and teammates. Access the secrets of canine cognition, communication, motivation and learning. Develop a new understanding of dogs and interspecies cohabitation. Discover how to shape your dog's behaviors to match your home environment while meeting their natural doggy needs.
• Zoom Consultation: 90-minute or 1-hour sessions available.
• Puppy's Day Out: Full day training, socialization, and enrichment for puppies. Your puppy visits 2-3 nearby locations for people meet and greets, dog-friendly nature adventures, focused training sessions, and all-around mental enrichment.
• Show and Sport: Learn how to establish the foundation skills you need and trouble shoot bumps along the way to give you the competitive edge.
• Group Classes: Carlie Seelig Miller teaches basic household manners and puppy training classes in San Francisco through Sirius Puppy & Dog Training. Advanced classes may be available for qualified students.

Certifications

Carlie Seelig Miller is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and has the following qualifications:

• Graduate of SIRIUS Academy for Dog Trainers
• Graduate of SF SPCA Behavior & Training Volunteer Internship Program
• Certificate in LLA: The Science & Technology of Behavior Change
• Certified Graduate Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy
• Supporting Member of IAABC
• Professional Premium Member of APDT
• B.A. Psychology from UCLA (focus: Applied Developmental Psychology)

Specializations

Carlie Seelig Miller specializes in:

• Puppy training
• Behavior modification
• Service dog training
• Competitive dog sports

Training Methods

Carlie Seelig Miller uses positive reinforcement methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors. She follows LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) guidelines when training and making behavior modification protocols.

Customer Reviews

We have the most big hearted, willing to please, clumsy 75 lb. golden retriever puppy ever. Thanks to Carlie’s expertise, knowledge and true love for each and every dog she works with, he remains big hearted, willing to please and clumsy — yet he has learned through positive rewarding how to stay safe and keep us all safe both on outdoor excursions and in our home. He knows how to greet visitors, where he is to rest and calm down, and when he can take over our bed.
We have the extra bonus of a 6 year old grandson who wants to play any form of ball all the time. Cooper is learning to find his place in these games, not guarding too hard or jumping on his non-furry playmate. This is all thanks to Carlie.
I used to not be able to walk my dog, Katy, in crowded places. Additionally, my husband and I couldn’t have people over because Katy would bark and stress every time we had company. When we moved to San Francisco, I knew something had to change. Having a big, shy dog who is also dog-reactive in this city was creating more havoc on Katy’s life and mine.
That’s when I met Carlie. She came over at least three times a week and helped Katy become more confident around all the stimuli the city has to offer. Eventually, Carlie began training me to help Katy in her progress.
Now, Katy and I can walk down the street with minimal stress. We can have people over. She is more relaxed, healthier, and happier than I’ve ever seen her. She will always be a little shy and withdrawn around certain people, and that’s okay. At least now that, thanks to Carlie, I know how to handle the situation appropriately. Carlie has truly changed mine and Katy’s life for the better. Thank you, Carlie!
I have lots to say about Ms Carlie! She’s a gifted trainer, a true professional, positive and fun, and a magician with the dogs and humans too! We took her Sirius puppy training course and she managed to identify each dog's needs very quickly and somehow managed to work with each of them individually on those areas. My husband and I were so impressed with her that we hired her 1-1 to help our puppy with separation anxiety. Oddly enough, she also helped my husband with puppy separation anxiety as well. Even after the training she continued to be a resource connecting us with a dog walker.
Sure, you could watch a gazillion you tube videos and try to do it yourself but she has a wealth of information and is very personable and creates a very calm, safe, and fun environment for the parents and puppies to learn. The training was worth every penny, not only the work that Carlie did with the dogs but the owner information she passed along. Stop reading this review and email her now! Seriously, I had to stop writing mostly cause I need to leave room for other reviews.

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On Cue K9 Training offers private training, behavior consults, and board and train services in San Francisco, CA, USA. The trainer holds certifications from the SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers in 2009 and has completed Canine Behavior Academies I and II in 2003. The training philosophy is relationship-based, and the equipment used includes front clip harnesses, Martingale-type collars, clickers, and long lines.

Moxie Mutt has been a professional dog trainer since 2005 and takes pride in being an advocate for dogs in San Francisco. She practices positive reinforcement dog training and aims to help owners and families develop a better relationship with and understanding of their beloved and loyal family members.

Certifications: MS, BA
Job Title: Owner / Operator
Training Equipment: Positive reinforcement equipment only (no aversives, ever)
Training Philosophy: Dogs have feelings and emotions and deserve love and respect. By establishing a strong foundation of engagement and communication, clients and dogs can begin to truly trust and appreciate one another.
Locations Served: San Francisco proper, please refer to the website for specific service areas
Languages: English
Website: www.moxiemutts.com

The Pooch Coach, LLC offers private, personalized dog training and behavior work in the San Francisco area. Any dog with any problem is welcome. Beverly Ulbrich, the President and Founder of The Pooch Coach, relies on positive reinforcement, along with a wealth of tricks and techniques developed over a lifetime of studying and working with dogs. She believes in fostering mutual trust and respect between a dog and their owner.

Certifications: Beverly Ulbrich is an accredited member of APDT, IACP, and the AKC.

Training Philosophy: The Pooch Coach believes in developing a mutual trust and respect between a dog and his or her owner. Beverly Ulbrich uses positive reinforcement along with many tricks and techniques she has learned over a lifetime of studying and working with dogs.

Locations Served: San Francisco and surrounding areas. Training takes place in a comfortable home with easy, free parking, or at a local dog park. For special cases, The Pooch Coach is willing to travel.

Voted THE BEST PRIVATE DOG TRAINER IN THE ENTIRE SF BAY AREA in the SF Chronicle's 'Best of the Bay' AND the Bay Wolf's 'Beast of the Bay' !!! The Pooch Coach provides expert dog training and puppy training in the San Francisco Area. Beverly Ulbrich is an experienced canine behaviorist who can address a range of issues, including puppy training, basic and advanced obedience training, behavior issues, separation anxiety, and aggression issues.

Seen regularly on TV, including KRON 4, CBS, Animal Planet, 'MythBusters' and 'Prototype This!', as well as working in movies and on stage, Beverly Ulbrich is the President and Founder of The Pooch Coach. She is an expert canine trainer and behaviorist with over 30 years of experience. She has been the sole behaviorist for many nonprofits in the Bay Area.

Contact The Pooch Coach today to set up an initial evaluation and get help with all of your dog's training needs through private, one-on-one, personalized training programs.

Go Ask Alice Dog Training offers private dog training, puppy training, and individual training walks. Specializing in off-leash recall training, they hold certifications from CTC. Their training equipment includes the Gentle Leader, front-clipping harness, and flat collar. Embracing a positive reinforcement philosophy, the trainer graduated from The Academy of Dog Trainers under Jean Donaldson in 2003. Go Ask Alice Dog Training serves the San Francisco, CA area.

Happy Hounds Massage & Fitness specializes in helping dogs achieve their optimal fitness regardless of their life stage. They focus on building strength, balance, physical self-awareness, and flexibility to help dogs move through life without injury and with ease. The owner and trainer hold certifications in CCFT and FP-MT and follow a training philosophy that is force-free, LIMA, shock-free, and R+. Services are available both online and in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area.

District Canine Behavior offers consultations and problem remediation, private training sessions tailored to the specific needs and expectations of individual households. They cover Obedience, Conformation, Enrichment, and New Pet Transitions.

Their certifications include training equipment such as clickers, humane leads/harnesses, dynamic environments, and creative/individualized approaches. The training philosophy at District Canine Behavior is based on science-backed positive reinforcement techniques, emphasizing commitment, learning, and needs perception for both dogs and owners. They use straightforward exercises that yield results. Their services are available in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.

Good Dog Happy Dog LLC is owned and operated by Jane Smith, a dedicated and experienced dog trainer based in the heart of the city. Jane specializes in positive reinforcement training methods to help dogs develop good behavior and provide effective solutions to common behavioral issues.

With a focus on building a strong bond between dogs and their owners, Jane offers personalized training sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog and their family. Good Dog Happy Dog LLC provides a range of services including obedience training, leash manners, socialization, and addressing specific behavioral problems.

Through patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of canine behavior, Jane strives to help every dog reach their full potential and live harmoniously with their human companions.

Ren Volpe

Ren Volpe is a lifelong dog lover who has been boarding dogs in their home since 2004. They also foster shelter dogs and have experience with all breeds and temperaments.

Training Philosophy

Ren Volpe uses positive reinforcement in training, which means they only use rewards such as treats, praise, and play. They do not employ the use of fear, intimidation, pain, or physical punishment, or aversive equipment such as pinch collars, shock collars, or choke chains. For fearful or anxious dogs, they employ trauma-sensitive training strategies.

Services

• In-home family-style boarding
• Private one-on-one dog training and coaching
• Separation anxiety training
• Basic skills training (sit, stay, down, wait, drop, leave it)
• Puppy socialization
• Recall (coming when called)
• Leash reactivity (barking and lunging while on leash)
• Leash manners (pulling)
• Crate training
• Potty Training
• Chewing, destructive behaviors
• Jumping/rude greetings
• Excessive barking
• Inter-dog behavior (manners at the dog park)
• Resource guarding
• Reactivity to runners, bicycles, skateboards, scooters
• Handling and grooming issues

Certifications

• Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
• Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)

Specializations

• Separation anxiety
• Dog aggression

Training Methods

• Positive reinforcement
• Systematic desensitization
• Trauma-sensitive training

Keshau Elizabeth Henderson

Keshau Henderson is a graduate of Janis Bradley’s distinguished Dog Training Internship Academy - a comprehensive program that provided her with a thorough understanding of animal behavior & learning and focused on the use of science-based and humane training techniques to change both a dog's behavior and a dog's underlying emotional state that may be driving undesirable behavior.

Training Philosophy

Mindful Pup fosters fulfilling relationships between people and their dogs. You will understand your dog’s needs and direct their world to eliminate problem behaviors. You will see the results and reap the rewards of a loving and cooperative canine companionship.

Services

Mindful Pup offers private consults and assessments to evaluate any concerning or unwanted behavior your dog may be displaying. During a consult, we will observe your dog, listen to your concerns and answer your questions. A written summary of the visit with our observations and personalized training recommendations will be sent to you. I have experience with a wide variety of breeds and extensive experience with breeds that are often described as willful, stubborn, or independent. I also specialize in dogs who are fearful, shy and under socialized. Consults are charged by the session and may run well past 1 hour in duration. Session fee: $125.00

Mindful Pup can help you communicate with your dog more effectively, and therefore train more efficiently. During your sessions, you will receive easy to follow, hands-on instruction that is dog and people friendly. You can expect your sessions to be dynamic, educational and engaging as we encourage everyone in the household to participate in the session and the training of your dog. Sessions are 1 hour long and include: homework, session write up or video, 1 month email & phone follow up.

Mindful Pup offers day training as a convenient option for dog owners with a busy schedule. We will come to your home to discuss your training needs and goals. We will discuss exactly how we will proceed with your dog, and provide you with videos of the training sessions. When the training is complete, we will schedule a hand-off session with you so we can teach you how to elicit and maintain the behaviors we taught your dog.

Certifications

• CTBC, CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
• DTIA Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant
• Living & Learning with Animals (Susan Friedman, PhD)
• Dog Emotion and Cognition (Duke University)
• Professional member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
• Professional member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
• Pet First Aid and CPR Certified

Specializations

Leash Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Anxiety, House Soiling, Inappropriate Barking, Chewing & Destructive Behavior, Stranger Fear Aggression, Handling, Jumping, Basic Obedience, Come When Called, Leash Skills

Training Methods

Reward based, force free, and scientifically-sound techniques

All My Children SF

Certifications:

• Designations: Pet Care Provider

Job Title: Owner

Training Philosophy: Relationship-based | Positive Reinforcement | Mutual Respect

Locations Served: 94107, 94110, 94114, 94127, 94123, 94124

Languages: English.

Amalia Leamon

Amalia grew up on a farm in the Berkshires and was inspired by her shepherd mix puppy Scout’s love of learning new tricks. She began her professional dog training career in San Francisco walking and training dogs, teaching classes, managing a puppy day school and a team of trainers. After obtaining her professional training certification (CPDT-KA) and a MA in Counseling Psychology she founded FREEDO to partner with local shelters, vet clinics and community members to offer services to strengthen the bond between guardian and dog.

Training Philosophy

Amalia's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement, focusing on building a strong bond between the dog and its owner. She believes in making training fun and rewarding for both the dog and the owner.

Services

• Private training: Tailored to individual needs, these sessions help build a comprehensive toolbox of skills for dogs and strengthen the bond between the dog and the family.
• Group walks: On-leash group walks provide socialization and exercise for dogs.
• Adventure walks: Off-leash adventure walks offer a more adventurous experience for dogs.
• One-on-one walks (or runs!): These walks are tailored to the dog's favorite spots.
• Overnight care: In-home sitting for competitive rates, including a minimum of 3 walks with treats, toys, and grooming. For training clients, an all-inclusive training option is also available.

Certifications

CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed)

Specializations

Puppy training, obedience training, socialization, behavior modification

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement training

Customer Reviews

“Amalia is such an empathetic, intelligent, client-oriented dog sitter. She's managed to read my dogs body language, teach me how to correct him and help train my dog from thousands of miles away. I don't know what Lucas and I would do without her, but I can safely say that she's made being a dog mom a much more fun experience and has brought me and Lucas closer together.”
— Annie and Lucas