Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers in California
Find a positive reinforcement trainer in your city. Every trainer below holds a recognized certification and trains with rewards, not corrections, which matters for a flat-faced breed that can't afford pressure on its neck. You'll find trainers in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Santa Rosa and more.
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Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Alpine, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Anaheim, CA
PupHub Dog Training
Brandi Wade
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Aptos, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Berkeley, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Brawley, CA
Imperial Valley Dog Daycare, LLC
Rodolfo Robles
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Burlingame, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Campbell, CA
South Bay Dog Training
Kimberly McCarty and Nathalie Mosbach
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Canoga Park, CA
J9’s K9s Dog Training
Janine Pierce
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Carlsbad, CA
Canine Kids Dog Training
Patti O'Farrell
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Group classes · Day training · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Carmichael, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Castro Valley, CA
Kayla’s Pet Services – Real Life Dog Training
Kayla Michelle Mercurio
KPA CTP
Private lessons · Day training · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Chico, CA
The Canine Connection
Sarah Richardson and Anna Elena Basalaev-Binder
CDBC
Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Corona, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Costa Mesa, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Covina, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Daly City, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Davis, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Jamie Bozzi
Jamie Bozzi and Smrtdog
CDBCKPA CTPCTC
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · In-home · Group classes
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in El Sobrante, CA
Laska Dog Training
Johanna Hadam
CTCPPG Member
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Day training · Board and train
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Encinitas, CA
Britta’s Animal Training and Behavior Consulting
Britta Wilson
KPA CTP
Private lessons · Behavior consulting
K9Connection Dog Training
Nicole Andrews
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Escondido, CA
Pet Project Dog Training
Keira Moore
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage
Lynn Webb
KPA CTP
Manners · In-home · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Fallbrook, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Fremont, CA
DoggEd LLC
Dr. Mayuri Billingsley
CDBCIAABC-ADT
Puppy · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Service dogs
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Fresno, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Goleta, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Grass Valley, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Hawthorne, CA
PAW PAW Dog Training & Behavior
Khafren O. Ruiz
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Day training · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Irvine, CA
Just Love For Dogs
Wynsie Chan
CSATVSA-CDTPPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Laguna Hills, CA
Clickstart Dog Training Academy
Cassie Pestana
KPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · In-home · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in La Jolla, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Lemoore, CA
Prancing Pony Farm Maremma Sheepdogs & Livestock Guardian Dog Training
Kim Crawmer and Kimberly Crawmer
KPA CTPPPG Member
Puppy · Private lessons · Reactivity · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Livermore, CA
Out of the Bark LLC
Dan Clark
CDBCKPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Loma Mar, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Long Beach, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Los Angeles, CA
Compassionate Dude Dog Training, Los Angeles CA
Ilya Fischhoff PHD CTC and Ilya Fischhoff
CTC
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Day training · Reactivity
Fun Paw Care Dog Training
Russell Hartstein
CDBCFear FreePPG Member
Puppy · Private lessons · Board and train · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
I Said Sit School for Dogs Inc
Elisha Stynchula
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Sports and tricks
Prestigious Pooch
Cora Williams
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
The Sophisticated Dog
Irith Trietsch Bloom and Irith Bloom
CDBCKPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · In-home · Day training · Behavior consulting
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Martinez, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Menlo Park, CA
Family Dog Training LLC
Margaret Daul
CDBCKPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Mira Loma, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Mokelumne Hill, CA
Red Mountain Canine
Judith Porter
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Board and train · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Morgan Hill, CA
Nannette Cecile Morgan
CDBC
Manners · Private lessons · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in North Hollywood, CA
Best Dogs Ever Dog Training
Hudson Shock
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Northridge, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Novato, CA
Mary’s Angels Dog Training
Mary Dormody
KPA CTP
Private lessons · In-home · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Oakland, CA
City Manners Dog Training and Services
Tamara Bricker
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Minda Quickel
East Bay SPCA
KPA CTP
Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Peak Pup Dog Training
Lesley Podesta
CTCPPG Member
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Occidental, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Oceanside, CA
Kind Dog Training
Swetlana X Falke
CPDT-KAFear FreePPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Sports and tricks
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Orange, CA
Courteous Canines
Debbie Perry
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Pacifica, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Pacific Grove, CA
Listen to the Dogs Canine Training LLC
Wendi Newman
CDBC
Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Palmdale, CA
Nutz About Mutz Behavior & Training Services
Jody Epstein
CDBC
Manners · Private lessons · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Paso Robles, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Perris, CA
Pro K9 Ops
Sr. Manuel Gudino Rodriguez
CDBC
Manners · In-home · Board and train · Behavior consulting · Reactivity
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Placentia, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Placerville, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Pleasanton, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Poway, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Redding, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Redlands, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Redondo Beach, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Richmond, CA
Holistic Dog Training
Verónica Chávez and Judith E. Shevelev
IAABC-ADTIAABC
Puppy · Group classes · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Riverside, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Sacramento, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Anselmo, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Diego, CA
Positive Path Dog Training
Theresa Kolpakova
PPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Woof! San Diego
Erin Vejar
KPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Fear and anxiety · Service dogs
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Francisco, CA
Family Dog Training SF
Ren Volpe
CBCC-KACSATFear FreePPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Prickly Pear Dog Care LLC
Leo Taylor
CTC
Puppy · Manners · Day training · Board and train · Fear and anxiety
TopDog Pet Care LLC
Natalie Tondelli Walsh
CTC
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Jose, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Luis Obispo, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Mateo, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in San Rafael, CA
Give A Paw Canine Wellness, LLC
Gavin Lakin
VSA-CDTPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Service dogs
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Santa Barbara, CA
Four on the Floor Dog Training
Jill Atamian Hall
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Sports and tricks
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Santa Cruz, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Santa Rosa, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Sausalito, CA
Angela Gardner
CTC
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety · Service dogs
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Shingle Springs, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Simi Valley, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Sonoma, CA
Rebecca Frank Dog Training
Rebecca Frank
KPA CTP
In-home · Day training · Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Sonora, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Sunnyvale, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Templeton, CA
Buena Vista Canines
Sydney McGovern
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Day training · Sports and tricks · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Tracy, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Truckee, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Tujunga, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Vacaville, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Valley Village, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Ventura, CA
Truly Force Free Animal Training
Shannon M Riley and Shannon Riley
CDBCCPDT-KAKPA CTPFear FreePPG Member
Puppy · Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Walnut Creek, CA
Joybound People & Pets
Aldyn Markle
CDBC
Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in West Hills, CA
Dianna L. Santos
Scent Work University
KPA CTP
Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Sports and tricks
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Woodacre, CA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Woodland, CA
Sadie and the Tramp LLC
Sadie Goldman
CTCCSATPPG Member
Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Yountville, CA
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Questions about dog trainers in California
How many positive reinforcement dog trainers are listed in California?
We list 141 in California as of October 2026, in places such as Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and San Diego. Every trainer here holds at least one recognized certification, such as the IAABC CDBC, the CCPDT CPDT-KA, Karen Pryor Academy CTP or the Academy for Dog Trainers CTC, and is listed through an organization that promotes reward-based training.
What should I ask a dog trainer before booking for my French Bulldog?
Ask what happens when your dog gets it wrong. A reward-based trainer will talk about setting the dog up to succeed and rewarding the right choice, not leash pops, prong or shock collars. Then ask whether they train flat-faced breeds on a harness, how they handle heat and breathing breaks, and what their certification required.
Can I work with a trainer online instead?
Yes. 60 trainers in California list virtual sessions. Video coaching works well for puppy questions, separation anxiety plans and checking your homework between visits, while leash reactivity usually goes faster with someone beside you.
Positive reinforcement trainers in other states
- Alabama5
- Alaska3
- Arizona17
- Arkansas5
- California141
- Colorado71
- Connecticut23
- Delaware7
- District of Columbia3
- Florida52
- Georgia19
- Hawaii8
- Idaho5
- Illinois57
- Indiana25
- Iowa9
- Kansas6
- Kentucky5
- Louisiana5
- Maine22
- Maryland34
- Massachusetts59
- Michigan39
- Minnesota19
- Mississippi5
- Missouri19
- Montana8
- Nebraska3
- Nevada10
- New Hampshire11
- New Jersey25
- New Mexico16
- New York77
- North Carolina52
- North Dakota1
- Ohio31
- Oklahoma2
- Oregon42
- Pennsylvania58
- Rhode Island13
- South Carolina11
- South Dakota3
- Tennessee17
- Texas55
- Utah7
- Vermont18
- Virginia48
- Washington77
- West Virginia5
- Wisconsin32
- Wyoming2