PET BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING EXPERTS IN OUR AREA
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Dog training companies and behavior management experts come by our hospital on a regular basis and want to leave business cards or other advertising materials with us. We rarely accept these offers as it implies endorsement by our hospital when, in fact, we have very little familiarity with most of these groups. We have assembled a list of companies we feel are reputable for simple puppy training classes as well as for solving canine and feline behavior problems. We invite our clients to send testimonials which we may post on our web site so as to assist others in selecting behavior professionals.
West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club
310-851-6350
Very reasonably priced classes for basic obedience, agility or conformation (show ring) training. The club also organizes competitions.
Doggie Manners
1-877-7-DOGGIE
Offers puppy kindergarten, basic obedience classes (both group and private) plus classes in performing tricks, nosework, and special small dog classes. Reasonably priced.
Los Angeles Puppy Training Classes & Obedience Training School for Dogs
www.lapuppyclasses.com310-474-3776
Dr. Richard Polsky is one of the few behavior managers/trainers with an actual Ph.D. in behavior. He has been an expert in solving behavior problems in both dogs and cats for over 20 years. Basic obedience is taught but behavior problems can also be addressed. Also see www.drpolsky.com
I Said Sit Services
1-800-400-TRAIN
This company has been established locally for many years. They offer puppy classes, basic training, and private training in your home. They also offer behavior problem solving. Dogs only.
Bill Stavers Pet Training and Behavior Consultations
310-500-9156
Bill Stavers comes very highly recommended by several local veterinarians. He offers in-home dog training, puppy and dog group classes locally and helps with both canine and feline behavior problems (especially house-training/toilet behavior problems).
Canine Interactions Dog Training
1-888-935-DOGs
This company offers several levels of canine obedience training and specializes in canine fear and aggression problems.
Dog Remedy
310-390-0380
This group focuses on behavior problems and proper puppy citizenship through private training.
DogProblems.com
Services are web-based only and include a free newsletter as well as free question/answer area once you sign up as a member. No actual classes or “hands on” with the trainer, however.
The Dog Whisperer/Dog Psychology Center
www.cesarmillaninc.comThe Dog Psychology Center has closed. Video training, tips, and newsletter are available through the web site.
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Sometimes a behavior problem requires expert intervention. We are fortunate to have a veterinary behaviorist (a veterinarian who specializes in behavior) in our area. Consultation with such an expert is at leat an hour and involves follow-up visits. If possible, the entire family as well as the pet should be present for the evaluation as all the dynamics at work must be assessed. Medications as well as exercise and training regimens may be prescribed. For this kind of in-depth problem-solving evaluation, please contact:
Dr. Karen Sueda
310-478-5035
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital