San Antonio, TX
LOMA Behavior and Training
LOMA Behavior and Training is owned by Dr. Lorraine Martinez, who has been helping dogs and their people since 2002. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Washington-Seattle and has been certified by the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program. She has worked as the Behavior and Training Department Supervisor for the Humane Society of Missouri and served as a consultant with the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team.
Training Philosophy
LOMA Behavior and Training specializes in resolving and preventing behavior concerns using kind, effective, fear-free, and force-free methods. They are committed to ethical business practices and only hire trainers who adhere to the highest ethical and behavioral standards in the industry.
Services
- Dog Behavior: anxiety, fear, growling, snapping, lunging, bites, in-home fighting, fence fighting, OCD
- Puppy Training: socialization, nipping, jumping, chewing, pulling, potty training, house & crate training, handling
- Cat Behavior: litter box issues, hissing, scratching, dog-cat integration, night time vocalization, spraying
- Behavior Assessment: 60 minutes, $250 (+$50 for over 2 dogs in the home)
- Standard Package: 5 sessions, 60 minutes each, $675 for the first package, $650 for the second, $625 for the third
- Transform Your Rowdy Rover: 7 week program, 4 sessions per week, $2,995
- Monthly Membership Training (MMT): 2 lessons per month - $230, 4 lessons per month - $460
- Rescue Assessment: 60 minutes, $100 (travel fees apply outside service area)
- Rescue Training Sessions: $75 (travel fees apply outside service area)
Certifications
- Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- Karen Pryor Academy
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Fear Free Pets
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (non-veterinary affiliate)
Specializations
- Fearful and aggressive behavior
- Puppy socialization
- Leash reactivity
- Cat behavior
Training Methods
- Fear-free and force-free methods
- Positive reinforcement
- Reward-based training
Customer Reviews
- Helen Moore: The trainers at LOMA have been an absolute godsend! They have given me so much non-judgmental support and helped me develop a wonderful relationship with my dog, Cosmo. [Cosmo] doesn't even realize he's getting trained. He just thinks it's all a fun game! Thank you, LOMA!
- SuEarl McReynolds: I have no doubt that LOMA Behavior and Training is the best dog and puppy training organization in San Antonio. The programs are well-organized and personalized to provide the information and techniques needed for individual circumstances and problems. The trainers all have the highest qualifications in the field. They are true professionals. I highly recommend them for any kind of dog or puppy training.
- Taylor Phelps: LOMA Behavior and Training were more than we could have hoped for in working with our two dogs. They understood our concerns and quickly and efficiently developed an action plan to correct behavior. I couldn't believe how quickly our dogs learned in a safe environment that was centered on positive reinforcement and reward NOT PUNISHMENT. ... Wonderful company and would highly recommend going with them for your dog training needs.
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