Lorraine Martinez, Ph.D., owner of LOMA Behavior and Training LLC, has been helping dogs and their people since 2002. She is a dog behavior consultant (non veterinary) affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Dr. Martinez came into the animal training field after earning her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Washington-Seattle, one of the best schools of behavioral psychology in the country. After adopting a dog showing aggressive behavior to other dogs she sought dog training help. That’s when she learned the field was filled with misconceptions about how animals learn and how behavior is changed. Dr. Martinez decided to use her knowledge of behavioral psychology to help pet owners get easy to understand information about dog training that relied on the long history of research in the field, rather than the myths that were so common.
She went on to graduate with distinction from the rigorous Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program. As part of the Greater St. Louis Training Club, she developed the first specialized program for dogs showing fearful and aggressive behavior. Dr. Martinez 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, assisting with rehabilitation of dogs rescued from dog fighting seizures.
Dr. Martinez has a special spot in her heart for pit bulls. She adopted Dolly from one of the largest dog fighting raids in history – called the MO 500 dogs. Dolly was one of the most playful puppies from all the 500 dogs seized. She continued to be one of the funnest, happiest, and most loving dogs throughout her life.
Training Philosophy
LOMA Behavior and Training specializes in resolving and preventing behavior concerns. We work with dogs, puppies, and cats. Your pets will benefit from our fear free and force free training. You will benefit from expert advice and effective solutions. Together we will treat, train and transform your pet.
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
Certifications
Ph.D. in Animal Learning and Cognition, Ph.D. in Psychology, BS in Animal Biology, and Fear Free certifications from the most reputable animal training organizations in the country.
Dr. Martinez is a dog behavior consultant (non veterinary) affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. She is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program.
Specializations
Fearful and aggressive behavior in pets, puppy socialization, growling and biting, puppy attacking ankles, dog bites, leash reactivity, litter box issues, hissing, scratching, dog-cat integration, night time vocalization, spraying
Training Methods
Fear free and force free training methods, positive reinforcement training, reward-based training
Customer Reviews
“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!
- Helen Moore Google Review
“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.”
— SuEarl McReynolds, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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. – Taylor Phelps Google review”
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