Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Puppy training in Los Angeles, CA. Based on feedback and votes from our Puppy training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Los Angeles area.
LFDM-B Licensed Family Dog Mediator in Behavior Division, CBCC-KA Certified Behaviorist, CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Complete Canines Certification in Canine Aggression and Master Course Certification in Separation Anxiety, CGC Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
San Diego, Ca
Ashley Valentine is a Nationally Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She has completed a Complete Canine Certification in Canine Aggression master course through world-renowned Michael Shikashio who is fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She uses positive reinforcement, management, an...
CPDT-KA, FDM, Pet Nutrition
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with expertise in teaching, healing, and rescue, Jessica provides positively the best for pup and parent. When not training, traveling to a conference, or continuing education, Jessica enjoys spending time in Hollywood with her two rescue pups.
Certificate in Pet Dog Training & Counseling, Group Dog Walking Certificate, First Aid Training Certification
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA, Remote Online
I left the music industry in 1999 to begin working with dogs. After adopting a very special dog (Merlin) I got my training certification at the Academy for Dog Trainers. I have over 20 years experience working with shy, fearful and aggressive dogs. Our team has a combined 30 years experience.
CPDT-KA
Reactive dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Puppy training
East Los Angeles County, North Orange County
Karen is a dog trainer, occupational therapist, and animal assisted therapy practitioner who has specialized knowledge and experience to work with both humans and dogs of all abilities. She teaches desired skills and behaviors, adapts tasks, and modifies the environment so both the dog and human are successful. Karen is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, a member of the ...
DWA, DTIA
Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Yucca Valley, Joshua tree, Pioneertown, Morongo Valley
I have been working with dogs since 2015. I started working with reactive dogs in Oakland and moved to the high desert in 2020 and began working with dogs of most temperaments and various ages.
Obedience, Socialization, CPR
In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Escondido, San Marcos, , Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Hemet
I'm 56 , came into training later than others but I am confident in my abilities. I have been around dogs my entire life, I showed dogs in Junior handling conformation classes as well as an adult. I have participated in obedience trials with my dog and have owned and trained dogs for over 35 years.
IMDT
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Los Angeles
I got my first dog when I was six and I didn't train him, just in case you thought this was going to be a child prodigy story. He was a Jack Russell mix called Shep and I don't remember him ever having a leash, he definitely didn't sit on command, but he followed me everywhere and he listened in his own way to what I told him we were doing, or where we were going. It worked because I was with h...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Hey, I'm Jon, here to help you and your furry friend thrive together. Ever since my childhood, dogs have been my passion. If you're like me, our dogs are family. After my puppy Snowball entered my life five years ago, I dove into dog training. My goal is to transform furry troublemakers into well-behaved companions safely and easily. Looking forward to meeting you and your dog.
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Rusty Barnes, CPDT-KA, FFCP, ANWI, has been working with dogs for more than 20 years, both professionally and as a volunteer. He's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant, a Certified Fear Free Trainer, and an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator. He graduated from Animal Behavior College with honors and is a member of the Association of ...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Matt is a world renowned certified professional dog trainer, and star of Dog: Impossible on Disney+. Specializes in common, confusing, reactive and aggressive behaviors, Matt's humane approach is guided by evidence-based positive reinforcement, to help humans get their dog's needs met and improve their quality of life as a whole. There is a deepening divide between people and modern-day dogs, f...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Starting as young as six years old, Tawni was always asking her parents for their permission to take in as many of the dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, and even horses, as possible, that needed a loving and caring home; her unconditional love and passion for animals was evident. By age twelve, she had multiple dogs, cats, horses, chickens, guinea pigs, and rabbits but always had the deepest bonds...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
A lifelong dog lover, Trudy has formed amazing bonds with dogs her whole life. She believes that dogs are family members and deserve a great education. She is proud to be part of Tully's Training and shares their commitment to the value of positive reinforcement strategies. Trudy was a volunteer at Glendale Humane Society where she met Paul Owens, an early pioneer of positive reinforcement trai...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Shakinah Brzezinski
Originally from Montana, Shakinah began her animal training career working with horses. Through this experience, she quickly learned the nuances of body language and unspoken communication from these dynamic creatures.
After relocating to Los Angeles, Shakinah transitioned into the world of positive reinforcement dog training, where she cultivated her passion fo...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Dianna Buck, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CSAT, has been working with dogs since 1998 and has been training with J9's K9s since 2005. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the International Associati...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Rocio Camarena, KPA-CTP has been a Certified Training Partner of the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy since 2017, having demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on skill both training canines and teaching people. She's been providing ongoing enrichment and training for shelter dogs waiting for their forever homes at the Pasadena Humane society since 2010. Rocio is active in K9...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Growing up in a family that shared a common love and admiration for all animals around them, from a young age Alyssa was taught how to care for, train, and love animals of all shapes and sizes. Her very first best friend as a young girl was her ferret, who she potty trained and spent all of her time working on tricks or playing with. While in her early teens she moved to training the family dog...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Courtney Case, CPDT-KA, CBCC has been working with dogs since 2005. A Los Angeles native, she started her career in as an employee for a small rescue organization and a grooming salon. She spent 7 years in New York City, where she worked as a dog walker and pet sitter, took multiple dog training courses and completed a trainer apprenticeship. She decided to make training her full-time job in 20...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Deaf dog training, Puppy training
West LA Dog TrainerI do my dog training sessions in the client's home and focus on teaching my cleints how to fix their own dog behavior problems. This is important because many dog behavior issues are caused by or contributed by the dog's humans. So by showing you what you may be doing to contribute and how to fix it, you can make progress twice as fast.My Santa Monica dog training clients lov...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
HI, I'm Natalie I'm a certified dog trainer who has been rocking the industry for over 13 years. My philosophy is straightforward: no two dogs learn alike. That's why I offer customized one-on-one training tailored to each dog's specific needs.I've had the good fortune to work alongside some big names in the dog training world, including Jennifer Gray, the Director of The Dog Psychology Center,...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Brett Endes is a professional dog trainer and canine behavior consultant serving the LA and San Fernando Valley areas. In addition to his specialization in puppy training and real-world basic obedience, The Dog Savant can help solve dog behavior problems such as canine aggression, separation anxiety, leash-pulling, phobias, or other hard-to-correct issues.Brett, who also hosts The Untrainables ...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Jacqueline is one of the few dog trainers in the Los Angeles area who has degrees in Exotic Animal Training, Animal Behavior Management, Wildlife Education & Sociology. She began working with dogs and cats as a walker and pet sitter on the west side of Los Angeles as a teenager.Jacqueline has the experience and educational background to understand the motivation to help your dog foster or ceas...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Vic Gasser, CPDT-KSA has been working with dogs since 2006. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and holds a BSc in Animal Behavior, Training and Enrichment and a MSc in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. Throughout her career Vic has worked in three boarding kennels and five animal shelters in different parts of the United States and the U.K. She also volunteered with the ASPCA's Anti...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Janet Graham, CPDT-KA has been training dogs professionally since 2010. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. She's worked with a wide variety of dogs including all sizes, breeds and ages, but her greatest passion is puppies! She loves helping pet parents start th...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Jill Guin is certified at Karen Pryor Academy (KPA CTP), The University of Washington in Applied animal Behavior (UW-AAB), and Certified in Separation Anxiety (CSAT), based in Long Beach, California, and works with clients virtually worldwide. Jill offers both canine obedience training and behavior modification therapy. Her goal is to improve the lives of dogs by teaching their owners a new way...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Fun Paw Care Dog Training was founded by renowned Certified Los Angeles Dog Trainer, Behaviorist & Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein. A Los Angeles-based pet expert, ethologist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), and Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with over 30 years of applied behavior analysis (ABA), dog behavior, training, and pet care experience. When ve...
Board and train, In home training, Puppy training, Agility training
ince his earliest memories, Michael's life has been all about dogs.Michael has personally worked with over 1000 dogs across the United States and abroad, including Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Mexico, Costa Rica, India, and Malaysia. Michael has built a clientele including media and entertainment personalities, politicians, ambassadors, business executives, show dog professionals, psych...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Samantha met Lily, a rescue pit bull, when she was in medical school. Lily had been found tied to a pole with significant signs of abuse. Feeling an instant connection with Lily, Samantha agreed to foster her. After a short time together, Samantha recognized a dire need to socialize and rehabilitate Lily. Samantha pursued every opportunity to learn about dog psychology and training. Her first d...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Amber Kothe, ABCDT
Amber has over 12 years of professional training experience. Inspired by her first dog from college, MattieLove, Amber studied the science of dog behavior and how to help humans connect and grow with their pets. Certified by the Animal Behavior College and employing positive reinforcement techniques, Amber will help you and your dog thrive in your environment. She's thril...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Kim Kurland holds the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a mark of professional distinction from the leading independent certifying organization of the dog training profession. She is a Master Class graduate from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, earning the title of Certified Dog Trainer. Kim is a Fear-Free Certif...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Brian has successfully dealt with just about every behavior challenge a dog can present and because of his unique approach and positive results, he is working with many owners and their second and third generation dogs. Although his specialty is the 'family dog' he has also worked with search and rescue, guide, agility, and therapy dogs.Brian's program has been used by members of the Los Angele...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Brooke Lee believes she has been put on the Earth for two reasons; to be the best mom she can be, raising her children with the highest form of love, and to help dogs and their humans in the highest and best possible ways.
For Brooke, being a dog trainer means being a translator between humans and their canine children; to help each species have better communication with each other and...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Jas Leverette is the owner/founder of CALI K9® and the star of Canine Intervention, streaming worldwide on Netflix.
Jas is a world-renowned canine behaviorist and dog trainer. He is on a mission to utilize his expertise to help reduce the number of dog bite cases and dogs sent to shelters or abandoned each year worldwide.
Jas has made remarkable appearances on the Ellen DeGen...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Known for his inimitable ability to clearly see through to a dog's soul and become aware of the root of all behavioral issues, Jeffrey Liebowitz's intention is to teach people how to come from the highest, most enlightened perspective when raising their dogs.
He is the founder of the not-for-profit, The Gratitude Foundation, an organization which was created to find innovative ways to ...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Ashleigh was born in London, England and moved to Brooklyn, New York to live with her mother and 6 cats in their small studio apartment. It was here where she was raised to love all animals. Ashleigh's aunt also had 8 cats of her own and was constantly helping orphaned animals in the neighborhood, nursing them back to health in her backyard. Her grandmother was similar in nature having a consis...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Bill Marquardt's puppy class helps your puppy with the big new world that he or she is facing. He uses positive methods in the training which means that HDOC rewards correct behaviors with such things as praise, treats, toys or life rewards such as getting to go for a walk. He wants both you and your dog to have fun learning. He teaches basic behaviors such as sit, down, come, stay, leave it an...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Chris Mason, CNWI is has been training animals for over 30 years and ran a successful show barn on the east coast for many years, training horses and teaching their riders how to better communicate with their animal partners. In 2000, Chris retired from equestrian sports and moved back to her home state of California. She's worked with exotic animals at the L.A. Zoo (including elephants, tapirs...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Meghan has worked with and mentored under some of the world's most recognized and highly regarded behaviorists of our time, including Karen Pryer, Kim Rapport (assistant to the late great Dr. Sophia Yin), and Dr. Ian Dunbar. So it's no surprise that Meghan herself has become one of the most respected and sought-after dog trainers in the Los Angeles area, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Love, peace, kindness, communication, connection, balance & harmony are the steps Skyler enjoys to live by in life & in training. A graduate from Animal Behavioral College and a Healing Touch For Animals practitioner, she was a young age when she knew that there was a joyful interconnection between her and dogs. "Our companions have so much to teach us when it comes to living in harmony with na...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Charlotte Murray, CPDT-KA was born on International Dog Day, so of course she grew up to be a dog trainer. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants with a passion for enhancing communication between her canine and human clients. Charlotte has an extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and her work wi...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Jocelyn is the founder of Muttineer Dog Training, an positive reinforcement based dog training business based in Los Angeles. Jocelyn has been a professional trainer and behavior consultant for over 15 years. She's a graduate from the renowned Academy for Dog Trainers as well as the Animal Behavior program at UW, and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Jocelyn is dedication to bring her ...
Puppy training
Hi! I'm Rollin Perry, a Top 10 TrustAnalytica Trainer based in Los Angeles. In training, I use positive-reinforcement and am a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. With over 8,000 hours of hands-on experience, I blend modern training methods with compassion and fun to meet your dog's and family's specific needs. My methods resul...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Janine Pierce, CPDT-KA is the owner and founder of J9's K9s Dog Training. She's an accomplished competitor in performance dog sports and has been training dogs professionally for over 25 years. Her innovative programs have helped countless dogs suffering with behavior issues, including severe phobias and aggression. Janine is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a member of the Association ...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Amanda Posen, CPDT-KA has been training dogs professionally since 2010 and has been with J9's K9s since 2016. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Amanda is a graduate of Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) and holds degrees in Exotic ...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Born and raised in the dog friendly city of Austin Texas, Kate has always been what you would call a 'dog person‚'. She is most passionate about strengthening the bond between pet and parent and is a strong believer in spiritual karma, and of course, the Karma Dog Training philosophy. With this knowledge in her heart, and a strong background in Customer Service, Kate truly enjoys speaking to pe...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Hudson Shock, CPDT-KA has been with J9's K9's since 2010. He's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild, and has trained dogs and other animals for television, movies and commercials in addition to companion dogs and those in shelters.Hudson and hi...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
From a very young age, Jennifer-Monique Sturgeon has had an awareness of the energy of all living things. With such keen sensitivity, she was able to discern that despite outward appearances between species, there were more similarities that we shared, rather than differences. Such commonality was one of the soul, and the contrariety being only whether it was a human or animal experience.As a L...
In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
I've helped a lot of people and dogs. I've given them freedom, understanding, empowerment, hope, joy and peace-of-mind. I've made homes and streets safer. I've worked hard, had a lot of help along the way, and I created a business called Francesca's Dogs.The reality is I found freedom in working with dogs. It's the space where I feel the most at home, where I can share my gifts. My Experience. ...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Elizabeth's childhood love of animals led her to become a pet-sitter and volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific as a young adult. While earning her B.A. in Psychology at CSULB, classes like Animal Cognition and Psychology of Learning piqued her interest in the science of animal training.
The next step in her journey was Moorpark College, where she graduated with an A.S. in Animal S...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Allison has always had a kind and compassionate heart, especially when it came to animals. Anytime there was any sort of animal around, you knew she was somewhere close by. She grew up with several different breeds of dogs, and now has an adorable Australian Shepherd puppy of her own. When she isn't busy working with and training other dogs, you can find her out exploring beautiful Colorado wit...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Sylvia Wes ABCDTSylvia Wes is Up Dog L.A's Head Trainer and behavior specialist. Serving much of the Los Angeles county she works with cases from leash reactivity to excessive barking.Sylvia is a compassionate Force Free trainer and honors graduate from Animal Behavioral College. Currently, she is taking on new clients for Virtual and office session and leads our virtual class on Saturday @ 10A...
Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Puppy training in Los Angeles, CA is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Puppy training, we received 287 total votes, resulting in 52 dog trainers who focus on Puppy training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Puppy training listed first.
Dog trainers for Puppy training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Ashley Valentine, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Puppy training in Los Angeles, CA. Ashley Valentine’s favorite part of their job is: Helping dogs be heard and understood by their owners.
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At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Ashley Valentine, as well as the other dog trainers on this Puppy training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Ashley Valentine encourages owners with this dog training tip: Train the owner, treat the dog
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Love of animals.
Train the owner, treat the dog, which is crucial for successful Puppy dog training training. Additionally, Jessica Gore recommends:
My #1 dog training tip is to never use corrections with your pupfor improving your dog’s behavior in Los Angeles.
Does your dog ever growl when you walk by their food dish? Maybe they get possessive of treats, carrying them far away and giving you side-eye when you start to approach — or snarling at your other pets or children if they get too close.
As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans.
More than 80 million Americans rely on their service dogs to help them navigate the world. Task-trained assistance animals perform a huge range of life-changing—in many cases, life-saving—services: These dogs act as eyes for visually impaired handlers, provide mobility support, alert to seizures and blood sugar crashes, interrupt anxiety attacks, remind their people to take medications, and so much more.
You thought your dog was house trained. Your home was clean from puddles of pee, those dreaded middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks were behind you, and you loved every minute of dog ownership… until your four-legged best friend started using the bathroom inside again. What’s going on?
Ah, poop. We humans think it’s disgusting… but many of our dogs seem to love the stuff. If you’re wondering why your canine companion tries to eat feces (either their own or that of other animals) you’re not alone!
Do you have a water-loving dog looking to burn some energy? There are countless dog parks to visit throughout our country — but some of them become far too hot in the midday sun to be safe for your pets to play. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best dog water parks throughout the United States! At these locations, your pup can frolic, splash, and swim to their heart’s content.
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Does your dog destroy every toy you give them? Is your house littered with remnants of fabric and stuffing of all different sizes? Are you tired of investing in “indestructible” toys only for your pup to still dismantle—or worse, get bored of—them in just a few days?
You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.
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Many dogs have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being "dangerous breeds." Rottweilers are among them. Like pit bulls and other large, blocky-headed types of dogs, these powerful and beautiful animals are often assumed to be aggressive.
Your dog is reactive. They’ll see another dog, person, or other stimulus in the environment (like a car or bike) while out on a walk and suddenly go crazy at the end of their leash. The barking, lunging, and growling feels embarrassing for you — and it’s clear that your pup isn’t having a great time either.
Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.
Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.”
Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.
Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Las Vegas? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks to plan for your next adventure in Sin City.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered!
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Portland? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks and plan for your next adventure in the City of Roses.
Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.
Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs. As one of the most popular types of retrievers, Labs are ideal companions for various lifestyles and are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an excellent breed for families.
Discover the Golden Retriever, a popular breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s. Today, they're recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC) as one of the most beloved companion dog breeds.
Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.
Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.