Canine Companion Training California is led by Sara Levy-Taylor CABI, CPDT-KA, who serves as the Director of Behavior & Training at spcaLA and is a Certified Companion Animal Behaviorist & Professional Dog Trainer. With a focus on scientifically proven, motivational, and reward-based training methods, Sara is dedicated to fostering lifelong, mutually rewarding relationships between dogs and humans.
Her team offers a range of services including Puppy Training, Obedience Training, Behavior Problems, Shelter Dog Training, Baby Preparation, Multi Species Training, and more. Canine Companion Training California provides solutions for current behavior issues, prevents unwanted behaviors, and equips pet owners with the essential knowledge and skills for training and maintaining positive behavior in their dogs. The methods used are humane, adaptable to individual dogs and owners, and yield effective results.
The services offered at Canine Companion Training California include:
- Puppy Training
- Obedience Training
- Behavior Problems
- House Training
- Biting & Mouthing
- Loose Leash Training
- Reactive On-Leash behavior (e.g. barking, lunging)
- Aggressive Behavior towards Adults/Children/Dogs/Animals
- Overexcitement, Jumping Up & Basic Manners
- New Rescue Dog
- Baby Preparation
- Chewing & Destructive behavior
- Stealing (e.g. food, inappropriate items)
- Recall Training
- Training Shelter Dogs for Adoption
- Chasing (e.g. bicycles, cars, joggers)
- Fearful & Anxious behavior (e.g. Fear of Thunder/Strangers/Traffic)
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Compulsive behavior (e.g. Excessive Licking/Tail Chasing)
- Fighting between dogs in Multiple Dog Households
- Multi Species Training
Sara Levy-Taylor and her team at Canine Companion Training California are recommended by veterinarians and clients for their effective and compassionate approach to dog training and behavior modification.


