Buena Vista Canines

Buena Vista Canines is owned and operated by Sydney, whose passion for dog training began at a young age through 4-H. She has competed in obedience and rally with her dogs, earning titles in UKC, ASCA, and AKC. Sydney has also worked with a variety of dogs, including puppies, young dogs, and those with behavioral challenges. She is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy and is a KPA-CTP.

Training Philosophy

Buena Vista Canines believes that every dog is unique and should have a training plan that matches their individual needs. They focus on building a strong relationship between the dog and owner, and use positive reinforcement methods to help dogs learn and grow.

Services

Buena Vista Canines offers a variety of services, including:

• Private Training: Designed specifically for each client and dog pair to reach results and obtain goals. They focus on puppy starting, problem-solving, household manners, and performance sports.
• Problem Solving: Helps dogs with issues such as poor greetings, horrible walking skills, and other behavioral challenges. They do not specialize in human or dog aggression.
• Household Manners: Helps dogs learn basic manners and live in harmony with their owners.
• Performance Sports: Offers training for dogs who are interested in competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other performance sports.

Certifications

KPA-CTP

Specializations

Puppy training, problem-solving, household manners, performance sports (obedience, rally, agility)

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement

At Woods University, they adhere to the Positive Reinforcement (R+) Method for dog training. This method is built on rewards and provides an effective, humane, and stress-free approach to learning for dogs.

Their focus is on successful training, ensuring that it is enjoyable, efficient, and fair. The courses offered include:

• C.H.A.R.M. School (in-person and online)
• Spunky Sprouts
• Petite Pals
• Beyond Basics
• Fungility
• Feisty Fido
• Puppy Social Hour

New Canine Training Services with Stephanie Ruggerone

Our furry companions are an integral part of our lives and ensuring they are well-behaved and happy is paramount. We now offer limited training sessions with Stephanie Ruggerone whose certifications include Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Fear Free Animal Trainer, and Human Animal Bond. Additionally she has over 30 years experience raising service dogs. She works with clients on a variety of training needs including basic obedience, leash manners, and socialization.

Stephanie Lydia Ruggerone

Stephanie Ruggerone has over 30 years experience raising service dogs.

Name: Becky Pesicka

History:
Becky has been training professionally since 2011. In that time she has garnered several training certifications and established herself as a reputable and skilled trainer, specializing in behavior modification. Always eager to learn more, Becky is constantly looking at the latest research and training techniques available in the field. Having trained and temperament tested thousands of dogs, she is an expert in dog body language and behavior, making her the ideal trainer to work with your pet. She has helped people all over the United States and internationally as well.
Her experience includes shelter work, private training, aggression, nutrition, petsitting, dog walking, horse care, and everything in between. She has consulted for other trainers on new class curriculum and given numerous lectures. In 2014 she re-established the agility program at the Pasadena Humane Society while writing the curriculum and training the staff. She is also on the forefront of many new dog sports, including being one of the first 100 Treibball trainers certified in the US. Becky has also trained with the founders of Nose Work and became a Certified Nose Work Instructor in 2015.
She is also an AKC Scent Work judge and NACSW Certifying Official (CO) in training. In 2023 Becky completed her Professional Canine Nutrition course through the Feed Real Institute and earned her CPCN (Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist).
Becky is a Los Angeles area native and has been training professionally in the La Crescenta/Pasadena area since 2011. In 2015 she moved her training business to San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of CA. She currently lives with her husband Michael, two kids Morgan and Oliver, and dog Darla.

Training Philosophy:
Becky believes that training should be fun, for both handler and dog, because research has shown that it's better for the dogs and facilitates faster learning. Positive methods, rewards, consistency, accurate timing, games, and defined rules are among her keys to success.

Services:
Dogtastic Training offers a variety of services, including:

• Obedience Classes: Basic Obedience, Advanced Training Class, Bark-a-holics, Tricks Class, Bark-a-holics Practice Group
• Nose Work Classes: Intro to Nose Work, Intro to Odor, Continuing Nose Work 1, Advancing Nose Work, Nose Work Seminars, Virtual Intro to Nose Work
• Private Lessons: In-home Training, Skype, Email or Phone Lessons or Consultations, Puppy Packages
• Seminars: A variety of seminars, or can modify an existing seminar for your club or conference's needs. Common seminar topics include Introduction to Nutrition, Building Confidence for All Dogs, Canine Body Language, Preparing for a New Dog, Helping your Canine get Along with your Baby, Nose Work, and more.
• Nutrition Consults: Becky also offers nutrition consults to go over your dog's diet and offer solutions for a better diet, or to make sure what you are feeding is balanced.

Certifications:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
AKC Scent Work Judge
NACSW COT (Certifying Official in Training)
One of the first 100 Certified American Treibball Trainers (CATT)
AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator
Diabetes Alert Dog Trainer
Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR
Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN)

Specializations:
Behavior modification, private training, obedience training, and Nose Work.

Training Methods:
Positive methods, rewards, consistency, accurate timing, games, and defined rules.

Customer Reviews:
- Tiffany & lab mix Diggity: We were about to take steps to re-home our dog, but thankfully we met Becky!
Becky was really patient in listening to our story about dog barking and watching her behavior. She then assessed what was needed and taught us how to manage Diggity. We've learned how to teach our dog to be calmer in the house and not bark and pull on walks.
After boarding for a few days with Becky, our dog came back much calmer and could sit and wait during dinner instead of jumping on us and biting.

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/dogtastictraining
Twitter: @BeDogtastic
Instagram: @Dogtastictraining
Blog: dogtastictraining.tumblr.com

Handle with Care Dog Training offers puppy preparation and basic obedience for dogs at all levels. They specialize in in-home training for fear, aggression, separation anxiety, and more. They are certified to use training equipment such as buckle collars, Martingales, halters, front and back harnesses, while avoiding slips, chokes, e-collars, and retractable leashes.

Their training philosophy focuses on helping clients understand dog behavior and effective communication using positive motivation only. Service areas include San Luis Obispo County, CA. The trainer relies on body motion, hand signals, and facial expressions, adding verbal cues after the dog has learned a behavior. They primarily work one-on-one, with a focus on helping animals with aggression issues feel more comfortable in their environment. Their ultimate goal is to provide these animals with a better quality of life.

The trainer offers group classes, private training, and daycare, as well as boarding and training services.