Our Philosophy: E⁷

• Ethical •

• Effective •

• Empathetic •

• Educational •

• Empowering •

• Evidence-Based •

• Emotionally-Centered •

Although science-based animal training & learning theory is universal, every dog is an individual & therefore has personal motivations, responses, & preferrences.

Please contact us by phone or email to set up a free phone consultation so we can learn about you and your dog's needs.

Shannon B. Thier, CSAT, CPDT-KA, CTDI, ABCDT
714-623-9729 (Text/Call)
k949dogs@gmail.com

☆ Texts get the fastest response. ☆ Please text your name, dog's age, dog breed if known, your location, describe your dog's training needs & your goals.

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
• Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
• Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
• Animal Behavior College/Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
• Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer
• Formerly Dr. Marty Becker Fear Free Certified
• Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Puppy Start Right Instructor
• Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member
• Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Member
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Member
• National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) Member
• AKC CGC & S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
• 2015 & 2016 Co-Facilitator of Southern California Dog Trainer's Forum (SCDTF)
• Founding Member of Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California (DTASC)
• PetTech Certified in CPR, First Aid & Safety