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We also know it can be done, and we know the best way and exactly how to train a dog. The Fun Paw Care Dog Training Philosophy We are Certified Experts in all dog behavior and specialize in dog training and behavior problems such as Dog Aggression, Separation Anxiety, Potty Training, Puppy Biting, and Dog Barking. Fun Paw Care’s experience, expertise, scientific knowledge, and plain old love of dogs can bring out your dog’s best. Your newfound understanding of and relationship with your dog can bring out your best, too. Read More → Free Pet Resources Learn from Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist Russell Hartstein about puppy and dog behavior problems such as puppy biting, potty training, dog obedience training, dog aggression, socialization, enrichment, husbandry, and all dog behavior and developmental puppy issues. 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If you are looking for someone who has the utmost respect for your animal, is prompt and courteous, and values education and safety above all else, Fun Paw Care is the last place you need to look. The Bee Gees, Barry Gibb & family You are so impressive; I cannot believe how much you know about dogs and how fast the dogs are learning. Thank you for training our dogs and helping us! Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Thank you so much for your dog training and behavior services. We really appreciate your generous dog training donation to our event and foundation. Alan Faena & Ximena Caminos Thank you so much Russell for your help and dog magic! With gratitude Naomi Campbell & Vladislav Doronin Thank you for all of your help and the best dog training…Brilliant! Love and Light Dr. Mike Tenzer, VCA Animal Hospital I’ve not seen a trainer with his level of experience and ability in my almost 20 years of practice in South Florida. For the people and pets that make up the VCA Animal Hospital family, there’s no one we trust more with dog training, care and behavior issues than Russell and Fun Paw Care… Dr. Lori Walter As a veterinarian I have known Russell for some years… His dedication, professionalism, depth of knowledge and passion for animals are evident…The techniques he utilizes and teaches are clear and effective… I am over the moon to have his help and will not hesitate to recommend Fun Paw Care to all my clients, family and friends. Gabrielle Anwar & Shareef Malnik Wow, Russell is proof that you don’t need to have a heavy hand for dogs to learn quickly. You’re amazing, we’re converted! Thank you so much, for your help. Dr. Jane Goodall Russell is a gifted trainer. Thank you for your dedication and compassion for training and helping homeless dogs. 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Privacy Policy. ◈ Interior Pages — 65 pages crawledDog Breeds Los Angeles - Dog Training Mutts - Los Angeles Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Breeds Los Angeles Dog Breeds Training – Los Angeles Experts, Fun Paw Care Most Popular Dog Breeds A dog’s breed gives us an outline of what genomic traits a dog has been selectively bred for, typically for hundreds of years. For the most popular dog breeds that we train in Los Angeles, we have put together the following breed overviews written by renowned Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein . German Shepherds Golden Retrievers Labrador Retrievers Although all dogs are unique, knowing a dog’s breed helps us understand a dog’s “typical” morphology, temperament, and genotype. However, a dog’s breed does not define a dog. A dog’s personality and temperament have the final say about a dog’s uniqueness. The dog breed is simply a suggestion or likelihood of a dog having certain traits, such as looking or behaving a specific way. Environment, training, and learning comprise just as much, if not more, of the dog’s behavior and temperament than the breed and genotype. It wouldn’t be wise to adopt a dog based on a breed “standard” unless you were only concerned about how the dog looked and not the health, behavior, personality, and temperament of the dog. While detecting what breed a dog is might be helpful before buying or adopting a dog, each dog is an individual and must be evaluated as such. If a dog were ethically bred, which most aren’t, they might have a more similar aesthetic to other dogs in that breed line, but their behavior and temperament may differ drastically, as a dog’s behavior is not so linear nor easy to breed for. Breeding may influence behavior and trainability, but it certainly doesn’t dictate behavior. There is a tremendous amount of behavioral, temperament, and personality variability within any breed line. As a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist, I highlight some of the most popular breed misconceptions and real-life behavior and training of these unique dogs and breeds. Dog Breed Experts As a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist, Russell has worked with and helped just about every breed of dog with all types of serious behavior and training problems. Some of the most common dog breed behavior problems are listed under the dog breed above. However, if your dog has more serious behavior issues where their or your quality of life suffers, please call an expert Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer today. We aim to help all beings live fulfilled, happy, and healthy lives together. Whether you are from around the world or in Los Angeles, California, Fun Paw Care’s expert Certified Dog Behaviorist and trainer can help you with your dog breed’s behavior and training today. Get Started Now Primary Sidebar Search Search this website Dog Breeds Dog Breeds Overview German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Footer Contact Info Fun Paw Care 3079 Patricia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 phone: (424) 341-0166 email: [email protected] Stay Connected Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Newsletter Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our company! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Best Dog Trainer Los Angeles Near Me - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Pet Services / Dog Training Los Angeles Best Dog Trainer Los Angeles – Expert Certified Dog Behaviorist Near Me by Fun Paw Care Chosen by CBS News as the best dog trainer near you! If you are looking for dog training near me, you have found the very best dog trainer Los Angeles has to offer. Get Started Now You and your dog will learn more in one week (or longer!) than you ever thought possible!   Here’s a list of all of the dog products we use and recommend Fun Paw Care has the best dog trainer Los Angeles parents and dogs can wag a tail at, according to: Dr. Jane Goodall, many certified behavior experts, and other famous dog trainers in Los Angeles and all over the country Dogs we’ve trained Dog parents Other pets – even the cats! (Dog-cat peacemaking is one of our many talents.) Dog parents’ family, friends, neighbors, and dog park pals Veterinarians here in Los Angeles, California, and all over the country News outlets’ and magazines’ Chief Dog Correspondents Humane societies and dog rescue organizations Overview of Fun Paw Care’s Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer Los Angeles Options (Jump Down List) Option 1: Dog Boot Camp (Boarding & Training) Option 2: Dog Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Training (Members Only) Option 3: Online Dog Training Classes & Answers to All Pet Questions Dog Training FAQs We hope to get to know you and your dog(s) and earn your trust and your dog’s bark of approval. As a dog behavior expert and dog trainer of 30+ years, Certified Dog Trainer, Behaviorist, and Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein can strengthen your dog-human bond and teach you how to solve your dog’s behavior problems. Russell’s wide range of positive reinforcement dog training services includes Dog Board and Train (Dog Boarding and Training Boot Camp), Puppy Training Los Angeles , Behavior Modification Consultations, and long-term Obedience Training. Russell offers dog training services throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. Things you can expect less of include dog aggression , dog biting , dog barking , dog separation anxiety , dog potty training accidents, leash pulling, general destruction of property, and dog behavior problems . Things you can expect more of include peace and quiet, mellow playtime, relaxing walks, better dog habits, better sleep for both of you, improved communication, and a deeper loving bond and understanding of your best friend. Contact Fun Paw Care to see what the best dog trainer in LA can do for you. Read on to find out more about each of our 3 specific dog training services. The Standard of Dog Training in Los Angeles   Get Started Now Option 1: Dog Boot Camp Los Angeles (Board and Train) (In Russell’s five-acre, fully fenced private dog boarding school near you) Our Dog Boot Camp, Los Angeles Boarding and Training, is designed for dogs that require extra work in certain problem areas or that have special needs. Our Dog Boot Camp lasts for a week or longer. Boot Camp is designed for extra busy dog parents who don’t have the time, expertise, or skill to work with their dog and want a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist to do most of the heavy lifting.   Option 2: Dog Trainer Los Angeles Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Training Near You (In a dog parent’s home) If you are at your wits’ end and need a dog behavioral problem solved, you have come to the right place. As Certified Los Angeles dog trainers and behaviorists, we use the science of learning, ethology (the study of species-specific behavior), and cognitive ethology to help our clients compassionately and gently improve their dogs’ behavior and emotions. Our Behavior Modification service is appropriate for aggressive dog training and all dog behavior issues, from mild to serious types of dog behavior problems and disorders. Our methods are humane, non-confrontational, Fear-Free Certified, and designed to decrease household stress and improve the human-dog bond. We use non-aversive, positive reinforcement dog training and gentle methods to improve your dog’s behavior. We show parents how to recognize, handle, and modify their body language, behavior, energy, and environment in ways that help your dog learn at the fastest rate possible. Russell uses Clicker/Marker training, which is an operant conditioning method that creates a reward-based relationship between dog and dog parent. We recommend this advanced method for all pets, especially dogs that demonstrate nervous tendencies or those that need to build confidence and independence. It is also great for teaching fun skills and advanced obedience tricks such as Sit, Stay, Sit – Stay, Down, Down – Stay, Stand, Stand-Stay, Recalls, Loose Leash Walking, Heeling, Play Dead, Drop-It, and Leave It. We use an evidence-based approach, gentle and force-free methods, and positive reinforcement. These combine operant conditioning, classical conditioning, counter-conditioning, desensitization, and habituation, all of which help remedy mild and severe cases of fear aggression in dogs. Our approach also remedies dog behavior problems like: Dog biting, nipping, growling, lunging, snarling, etc. Dog barking Dog potty training Leash pulling Destructive behavior, indoors or outdoors Begging for food (like during mealtime) Bolting out the door Jumping on people Over-arousal Dog aggression (dog-dog, dog-cat, and dog-human) Territorial aggression Resource guarding (toys, food, bed, room, parent, etc.) General anxiety Dog fear, anxiety, stress, and phobias of noises, people, other animals, objects, storms, and/or walks Separation Anxiety Disorder, separation distress, isolation distress, and similar problems when left home alone or with another person Obsessions/Canine Compulsive Disorder (e.g., balls, dog toys, vacuums, shadows, dogs, cats, squirrels, etc.) Wheel phobias (bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, cars, etc.) Noise phobias and all types of dog fear, anxiety, stress, and arousal. All canine cognitive and emotional issues New pet consultations (dog-dog, dog-human, & dog-cat introductions) In addition, we will show you: How to detect signs of stress and aggression in dogs How to stop dog aggression before it starts How to solve leash aggression in dogs (aka leash reactivity) How to stop pet aggression towards other animals How to solve dog food aggression How to solve resource-guarding How to stop your dog from chasing the mailman, UPS driver, etc. How to solve dog behavior problems Dog Trainer in Los Angeles Prerequisite (in a dog parent’s home): Completed at least one week of Boot Camp (Board and Train) Enrolled in Russell’s exclusive Members-only Club *In addition to the one-hour session, you receive a detailed dog training and behavior analysis plan with abundant supporting resources *Members Only Option 3: Online Dog Trainer Classes & Answers to All Pet Questions (Online, one-on-one with Russell) Whether you live in Greater Los Angeles, live elsewhere, or travel Dog Training South Bay - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training South Bay Dog Training South Bay South Bay Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in South Bay or any of the South Bay cities, such as: El Segundo Manhattan Beach Hermosa Beach Redondo Beach Torrance The Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes Estates Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Estates Rancho Palos Verdes Playa del Rey Westchester Hawthorne Gardena Lawndale Lomita Russell trains in and around the South Bay with a variety of dogs in the beach cities, parks, towns, beaches, and, of course, in parents’ homes, all along the West Side and South Bay. Living in South Bay for many years, Russell takes advantage of the diverse tourists and dogs that come to the beach and go shopping at the stores. The beach walk in South Bay and all of the dog parks are ideal for working with dogs with unique fears and reactivity issues. The wide beaches and very wide beach walk give ample room to retreat and practice behavior modification protocols such as Look at That and D/CC. We can practice dipping into restaurants and cafes with more stimulus or find quiet areas for dogs with reactivity issues and/or more severe behavior disorders. Russell also takes service dogs to restaurants and the South Bay farmers markets to work with service dogs on their training, public access work and task training, and socialization around a plethora of stimuli. More aggressive dogs are worked with in more open spaces like the grassy areas off of the beach walk and parks, where there is plenty of room and where a dog is not over their threshold of fear. Russell is a well-established and trusted choice for South Bay Dog Training and families. Families in South Bay have been training with Russell for many years. He specializes in the unique suburban homes and estates in South Bay with environments that encompass everything from private fenced-off estates to the diverse wildlife that affects your dog’s training and life outdoors. If you want the best dog training in South Bay, parents have been relying on Russell CDBC and CPDT for decades. Dog Training South Bay We offer our most popular elite dog membership club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . However, we have an entire suite of dog training and boarding options for South Bay dogs and parents. If you want to get started with the best dog training South Bay has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you always dreamed about having with your pet!   Get Started Now   Primary Sidebar Search Search this website Blog Categories Blog Categories Select Category animal rights Canine Good Citizen dog behavior Dog Boarding dog daycare Dog Training Dog Walking Emotional Support Animal Training Pet Nutrition Pet Parent Health Puppy Training Rescue Organizations Service Dog Training Therapy Dog Training Footer Contact Info Fun Paw Care 3079 Patricia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 phone: (424) 341-0166 email: [email protected] Stay Connected Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Newsletter Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our company! Subscribe Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training ESA Training Therapy Dog Training Phone Consultation Membership We work with dogs (and parents) in Malibu , Beverly Hills , Brentwood , Pacific Palisades , Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice , Manhattan Beach , Marina Del Rey , Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena , Hollywood, South Bay , Irvine , Sherman Oaks , Encino and elsewhere in Greater Los Angeles. Copyright © 2024 Fun Paw Care All rights reserved. Advertising Policy. Privacy Policy. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Do not sell my personal information . Cookie settings ACCEPT Manage consent Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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SAVE & ACCEPT Dog Training Venice - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Venice Dog Training Venice Venice Dog Training Venice Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Venice on Abbot Kinney, Rose Ave, or Lincoln Road, or the beach training with a variety of dogs in the Venice and Venice Beach area. Living in Venice for many years, Russell takes advantage of the diverse tourists and dogs that come to the beach and go shopping at the stores. The beach walk in Venice and all of the dog parks are ideal for working with dogs with unique fears and reactivity issues. The wide beaches and very wide beach walk give ample room to retreat and practice behavior modification protocols such as Look at That and D/CC. Russell also takes service dogs to restaurants and the Venice farmers market off of Main Street to work with service dogs on their training, public access work and task training, and socialization. More aggressive dogs are worked with in more open spaces like the grassy areas off of the beach walk, where there is plenty of room and where a dog is not over their threshold of fear. Russell is a well-established and trusted choice for Venice Dog Training and families. Families in Venice have been training with Russell for many years. He specializes in the unique suburban homes and estates in Venice with environments that encompass everything from private fenced-off estates to the diverse wildlife of coyotes, birds of prey, and other wildlife that affect your dog’s training and life outdoors. If you want the best dog training in Venice, parents have been relying on Russell CDBC and CPDT for decades.   Dog Training Venice We offer our most popular elite dog membership club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . If you want to get started with the best dog training Venice has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you always dreamed about having with your pet!   Get Started Now     Primary Sidebar Search Search this website Blog Categories Blog Categories Select Category animal rights Canine Good Citizen dog behavior Dog Boarding dog daycare Dog Training Dog Walking Emotional Support Animal Training Pet Nutrition Pet Parent Health Puppy Training Rescue Organizations Service Dog Training Therapy Dog Training Footer Contact Info Fun Paw Care 3079 Patricia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 phone: (424) 341-0166 email: [email protected] Stay Connected Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Newsletter Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our company! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Service Dog Training Near Me - Los Angeles Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Pet Services / Service Dog Training LA Service Dog Training Los Angeles CA By The Experts, Fun Paw Care If you are looking for service dog training near me, you have found the very best service dog training Los Angeles, California has to offer. Service Dog Training Near Me, Los Angeles List of all recommended service dog and pet products Get Started Now You and your dog will learn more in one week (or longer!) than you ever thought possible!   What is a service dog? The United States Code of Federal Regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which took effect March 15, 2011, defines a service animal as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” Overview of Fun Paw Care’s Positive Reinforcement Service Dog Training Options (Jump Down List) Option 1: Service Dog Training Boot Camp (Board & Train) Option 2: Service Dog Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Task Training (Members Only) Option 3: Online Service Dog Training Classes & Answers to All Service Dog Questions Service Dog Training FAQs How do I get a service dog? There are many ways to pursue service dog training. Los Angeles dog training from Fun Paw Care is individually catered to your disability and schedule. If you are a person with a disability who would benefit from a trained service dog, we can help. Fun Paw Care trains service dogs, therapy dogs, psychiatric service dogs (PSD), and emotional support dogs/animals (ESD/ESA) in your home or on our 5-acre ranch to make you and your service dog as happy as possible. We improve the lives of people and their working companions. Read on to find out more about each of our 3 specific Los Angeles service dog training services. The Standard of Service Dog Training Near You How Do I Train A Service Dog? There are many ways to train a Service Dog. Los Angeles parents work with Russell Hartstein, a renowned Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer , to train your Service Dog, or you can also learn how to do it yourself. Fun Paw Care does not breed or sell service dogs. We help train your dog to become a service dog. How to train a service dog depends on a person’s disability and the dog. There are many different types of working service dogs. Fun Paw Care trains service dogs in LA, all over the Greater Los Angeles area, and across the country for specific tasks to mitigate a plethora of disabilities. Service dogs and other working dogs that we train are : Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD) Mobility dogs Autism Service Dogs – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Animal-Assisted Therapy Hearing dogs Emotional Support Dogs (ESA) (not necessarily service dogs) Therapy Dogs (not service dogs) Russell Hartstein has been training service dogs for 30 years and was a member of the Disability Access Committee (D.A.C.) for 10 years! Appointed by two consecutive Mayors for his years of dedication and vast contribution to the community, people with disabilities, and training Los Angeles service dogs.   Get Started Now Option 1: Service Dog Training Boot Camp Los Angeles (Board & Train) Service dog training schools near you traditionally train service dogs at a dog boarding school training facility, and then, after a period, are paired with a person with a disability. We offer this service on a limited basis to uphold the greatest quality, guarantee , and dedication given to each person and dog team. We often get asked, how can I get a service dog trained by a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Service Dog Trainer (CPDT)? We began offering service dog training at our facility (in a trainer’s home) to cater to the busy schedules of our clients and to provide flexibility for people who do not have the time, skill, or expertise to train a service dog, therapy dog, psychiatric service dog, or emotional support animal. While your service dog in training is in our care, they will receive: Our first-class Service Dog Boot Camp Training in Los Angeles. Socialization Enrichment Public Access training Task Training for a disability Proofing Fluency Generalization Habituation Husbandry Please see our Service Dog Boot Camp for many more details Option 2: Service Dog Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Task Training In Los Angeles Service dogs are traditionally trained at a service dog training facility and then, after a period, are paired with a person with a disability. Although we do not sell service dogs, we offer the service listed below (Los Angeles Dog Boarding and Service Dog Training), on a limited basis, to uphold the greatest quality, guarantee , and dedication given to each person and dog team. However, we also realize the deficiencies rampant in the service dog training industry with this type of service. There are several problems with this model that Fun Paw Care recognized and rectified: Lack of qualified Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) directing the service dog facilities to train, raise, and teach service dogs The proximity of the service dog locations. They are not typically close to a person’s home The time it takes to receive a well-trained service dog or to begin to learn how to train a service dog. On average, there is a long waiting list, often measured in years, not months. Lack of individualization of a service dog. Yes, many disabilities require similar dog behaviors, but many disabilities are unique, and individuals with these disabilities need a highly customizable training regimen to train a service dog to mitigate their disability. Autism is an excellent example of where the spectrum of disability ranges greatly and where each service dog needs to be trained specifically to meet each person’s needs. Service dog trainers and companies often have inexperienced, uncertified trainers and/or unqualified staff. Many service dog trainers have a subpar skill set and ethics, and yield substandard results. Puppy raisers – Guardians don’t see their dog throughout the puppy’s formative years. Service dogs are not task-trained Age-specific – Often, a service dog training facility neglects to help anyone but children. Many autism service dog organizations only serve youth 5-14 years old. Everyone outside of those parameters is disregarded. Cookie-cutter, rigid design, and inflexible organizations. Dogs are often not individually task-trained but rather are trained to a predetermined list of tasks. To combat these issues and to better serve people and our community, we have developed an alternative option, which is a more flexible, catered service dog training program. After you complete at least one Boot Camp, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Service Dog Trainer (CPDT) may come to your home and work Certified Dog Behaviorist Los Angeles, CA - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Russell Hartstein Bio Russell Hartstein – Certified Dog Behaviorist Los Angeles, CA – Fun Paw Care Certified Dog Behaviorist Los Angeles, California 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 veterinarians, CEOs, and celebrities from entertainment, business, and politics think of dog training and behavior modification, they call expert dog trainer and behaviorist Russell Hartstein. Russell’s work with the distinguished Dr. Jane Goodall , renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace, to help homeless dogs with their training and behavior, received accolades. Russell is the recipient of prestigious honors from Dr. Jane Goodall , the city, mayor, and commissioners , where he received a key to the city for his career in animal behavior and tireless help training, rescuing, and advocating for pets. Russell has been a proponent of not only fear/force-free positive reinforcement dog training for over 30 years but has successfully lobbied the unregulated dog training industry to rid dog “trainers” from using any punitive devices (vibration collars, choke chains, and prong collars) and as a former Board of Director for the city, Russell has been part of advocacy groups that have successfully made those archaic, aversive and punitive devices banned in jurisdictions. As a vegan, Russell has not only pledged an ethical and moral oath to the certification bodies he’s a Certified Member of, but more importantly, as a cornerstone of his life. Russell is a longtime vegan, animal advocate, environmentalist, and Buddhist who believes in compassion for all sentient beings and non-harm as a guiding principle. Russell’s methodologies (like any competent Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer) use positive reinforcement dog training, combined with science/evidence-based learning for both the pet and parents. Russell is a world-renowned authority on dog and cat behavior. His deep understanding of animal behavior has him featured in magazines, on television, and in newspapers from around the world. Russell is certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Utah State University, Certified in Applied Behavior Analysis, Living & Learning With Animals, The Science & Technology of Behavior Change ~ Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, and was a Board Member of the Disability Access Committee (D.A.C.) for approximately 10 years! Appointed by two consecutive Mayors for his service dog training and community leadership expertise. Russell is also a Certified Fear Free Professional Trainer , a Professional Member of the Pet Professionals Guild (PPG), a Member of the Animal Behavior Society (ABS), has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Recognition, by former Mayor Philip Levine, the Commissioners & the City of Miami Beach, a Certified Member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP), and has been awarded Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator and STAR Puppy Evaluator by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Russell is an author for many dog, cat, and nonhuman animal publications such as PetMD, Chewy, etc. and regularly cited/interviewed/featured in and recognized as an industry leader by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Seattle Times, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, WebMD, LiveScience, WikiHow, Wikipedia, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Business Insider, MarketWatch, Wired, LIVESTRONG, Daily Star, Business News Daily, Popsugar, Elite Daily, Martha Stewart, NYmag The Strategist, How Stuff Works, Slate, Parade, Discover, PetMD, Chewy, PetSmart, VetStreet, American Kennel Club (AKC), Animal Wellness Magazine, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Realtor.com, KTLA 5, Travel & Leisure, Apartment Therapy, YourTango, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Lifewire, Mel, The Spruce, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Dogster, Catster, and countless other independent press, television, publications, journals, and countless other media outlets . Russell was the general partner and founding principal of a Hedge Fund, who traded in his many financial accreditations, accolades, and licenses (Series 7, 55, & 63) to help families, dogs, and cats flourish together. Getting back to his roots and passion for psychology, animal behavior, training, ethology, cognitive ethology, and optimal pet care where he finds an abundance of satisfaction and fulfillment in helping families, their pets, and contributing to all sentient beings’ happiness. Russ’s Dog Training Certifications, Professional Affiliations, And Achievements Binghamton University, B.A. With Honors Utah State University, Certified in Applied Behavior Analysis, Living & Learning With Animals, The Science & Technology of Behavior Change ~ Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Department of Psychology Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (CDBC) – one of fewer than 200 worldwide – certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Fun Paw Care has established Los Angeles’s only exclusive members-only luxury dog boarding and dog daycare, operated and run one-on-one by a CDBC. Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Dr. Jane Goodall (renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace) chose to work with Russell to help with homeless dogs’ training and behavior. Awarded prestigious honors from Dr. Jane Goodall and a Certificate of Recognition and key to the city by the Mayor and Commissioners of Miami Beach. Board member of the Disability Access Committee (D.A.C.) appointed by two consecutive Mayors for dog and puppy training, behavior, service dog training, and animal behavior leadership and expertise for approximately 10 years. Nationally recognized dog bite and aggression expert witness Certified Fear-Free Professional Trainer Professional member of the force-free, Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Professional member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP) Member of the Animal Behavior Society (ABS) Awarded Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator by the American Kennel Club (AKC) Russ is an MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) practitioner and meditator studying with the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Dog Training Irvine - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Irvine Dog Training Irvine Service dog training in Irvine Irvine Dog Training Russell isn’t just a Los Angeles Dog Trainer; he trains with dogs all over Southern California. Russell offers dog training in Irvine and around the city. There are some incredible outdoor areas for Irvine dog training besides private sessions in your home for Members. Some wonderful places to practice dog training in Irvine are Crystal Cove State Park, William R. Mason Park, Bill Barber Memorial Park, Mike Ward Community Park, Great Park, Loma Ridge, and up and down North and South Lake. When not dog training in Irvine homes, Russ trains dogs at his 5-acre boarding and training ranch home or offers Phone/Video Consultations for virtual training sessions to clients from all over the world. Russell is a very well-known and experienced dog trainer in Irvine, specializing in everything from service dog training, puppy obedience , and potty training to training aggressive dogs and dogs with separation anxiety at his world-renowned Boot Camp or in your home. His services include an elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, as well as private puppy and dog training in parents’ homes. Russell emphasizes learning for both the parent and pets in a safe and fun environment for both dogs and people during his training sessions, which is important for a positive dog training experience. With over 30 years of experience, it’s important to have a very skilled and experienced Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist who can help both dogs and their parents have a positive dog training experience. If you’re looking for dog training in Irvine, Russell CDBC and CPDT is the trusted choice for most families in the area. Russell tailors his fear-free dog training methods to suit the needs of his clients and their beloved pets. Russell is a well-established and trusted trainer and behaviorist for Irvine Dog Training and families.   Dog Training Irvine We offer a host of comprehensive and elite pet services in Irvine. Some of his most popular are Russell’s elite Dog Membership Club , Dog Boarding and Training , and private Puppy and Dog Training in your home. If you want to get started with the best dog training Irvine families have come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you always dreamed about having with your pet! Contact him today and start to experience the joys of a well-behaved dog! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Best Dog Boarding Los Angeles - Best Dog Kennel Alternative - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Pet Services / Dog Boarding Los Angeles Best Dog Boarding Los Angeles California – Fun Paw Care Best Dog Boarding Los Angeles If you are looking for dog boarding near me, you have found the very best dog boarding and training Los Angeles, California has to offer. Los Angeles safe, exclusive, customized, luxurious, and fun alternative to dog kennels and pet sitting: Fun Paw Care’s dog boarding service You need to travel, but you also need to do it with a clear conscience. That’s hard to do if you’re not certain your best friend is in the best hands, getting the best pet care around. At Fun Paw Care in Los Angeles, our goal is to provide a dog-boarding experience so posh you wish you could trade places with your dog. Get Started Now It has long been known that even the best dog kennels are much more stressful than home environments . Adding to that stress are multiple unknown dogs (and people) are much more stressful than a single dog and person staying in a home environment. We call it “dog boarding” because that’s how people often refer to it, but that term doesn’t nearly convey the pawshness. It’s the ultimate dog spa vacation on Russell’s 5-acre dog boarding and training ranch . Your dog’s temporary vacation spot is private, spacious, and immaculately clean. Private one-on-one walks and adventures with a Certified Dog Behaviorist, dog massage therapy, playtime, music, and aromatherapy are just a few of the perks. Your dog gets 100% personal care and attention from renowned pet expert Russell Hartstein, who’s a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist (one of fewer than 200 in the world). Because of Russ’s background as a premier dog behavior expert and dog trainer , every activity will weave in at least a little “behavior-building.” Your dog will come back from vacation not only much more relaxed, enriched, and fulfilled but also happy, healthy, and with better behavior! Your dog will experience the kind of luxury people have long thought of when they think of Los Angeles. Because it’s a high-touch, exclusive service, our dog-boarding service is exclusively for Fun Paw Care Members . However far you’re traveling, your dog’s “vacation home” isn’t far from his or her forever home. Los Angeles’ best dog boarding is near you if you live in Malibu, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan Beach, Westwood, Marina Del Rey, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood, Palos Verdes, or elsewhere in Greater Los Angeles. When searching for the best boarding for aggressive dogs , check out our elite dog boarding and training .   What’s included in the best dog boarding in Los Angeles experience? Perhaps the most important aspect is what’s NOT included – your dog won’t be allowed to practice poor behaviors! For our Platinum Members, besides that it’s a private, one-on-one, in-home dog boarding service. Here’s what makes our dog boarding experience a perfect fit for your dog (and you): The watchful and caring eye and training expertise of dog trainer extraordinaire Russell Hartstein – a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Fear-Free Dog Trainer, Pet Nutritionist, & world-renowned pet expert. Russ knows and loves dogs like no one else and designs and supervises all aspects of dog boarding. Our Dog Daycare service is custom-tailored to your dog and complimentary while he or she enjoys the boarding experience with us. All the Private Enrichment Dog Walks , a dog could dream of. Tailored specifically to your dog, including as many short walks, at any time, that your dog desires. A private, fully fenced-in 5-acre dog boarding and training ranch. Feeding with food/treat enrichment devices via Kong Toys, slow food bowls, etc., Interactive feeding is fun and offers cognitive enrichment for your dog. Hand-feeding routines and times, customized to your dog’s needs and preferences Medicine administration, if needed Extra TLC at all times, whether it’s midnight or midday Quiet Zen environment with Canine classical music & reggae (both genres of music shown to soothe pets ) Dog Appeasing Pheromone diffusers to help soothe your dog after a long day of fun and fulfillment. Essential oil aromatherapy diffusers: organic therapeutic-grade lavender and chamomile essential oil scents scientifically shown to calm and soothe pets Luxury dog beds, including everywhere we sit & sleep! We also include dog-approved raised premium dog beds, memory foam dog beds, hammock dog beds, and burrow/cave dog beds. A plethora of favorite dog toys to enrich your dog’s environment and make his/her stay fun Outdoor activities: beach fun, parks, socialization, enrichment, exercise, play with friendly dogs & people, and TLC, all focused on your dog’s optimal care to keep him or her physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. Dog massage therapy Complimentary Los Angeles Pet Transportation with a Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist so you can stay out of traffic and relax at home. Custom lighting catered to your dog’s eyes and circadian clock Climate-controlled fresh air and a bright, natural-sunlight-filled space HEPA filters are used throughout the home Access to Board Certified Veterinarians 24/7 Dog report cards & pictures – so you don’t feel left out of all the fun! We’re also the most detail-oriented dog boarding service in Los Angeles Good dog parents get the big stuff right. Great dog parents also care about the details. If you’re already wondering how we handle the “little stuff,” we applaud you. We always put safety and compassion over convenience and cost. Our boarding ranch home is designed with a dog’s senses being paramount. For example: When using aromatherapy for dogs, all of our candles are 100% organic soy-based or vegetable-based and free of paraffin. We use cotton wicks and never use metal-core or lead wicks. All of the oils we use in our candles and in our essential oils are pure, natural, and organic aromatherapy/therapy-grade essential oils. We have Adaptil dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) defusers plugged in at all times to help calm more nervous dogs and help them Zen out in luxury. Envision your puppy getting dog massage therapy while listening to Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque-period music, and/or Bob Marley and other reggae artists. (Both genres of music are shown to relax dogs.) Our indoor space is meticulously cleaned with organic phosphate-free cleaning supplies. They won’t irritate your dog’s skin, nose, or overall health. Our outdoor space is a fully fenced-in 5-acre dog heaven. We use BPA-free plastic toys and bowls made from renewable and recycled materials. Your dog will have access to clean and secluded parks, hiking trails, and/or beaches. Before bedtime, we offer an evening of canine massage, Kongsicles with organic almond butter, and dog tre Aggressive Dog Training Los Angeles - Dog Aggression Behavior Expert Near You - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Behavior / Dog Aggression Los Angeles Aggressive Dog Training Near Me – Los Angeles Behaviorist Russell Hartstein Here are all of the dog aggression equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend What Is Dog Aggression? Dog aggression is one of the most common dog behavior issues Russell addresses in his one-on-one custom dog aggression boot camp Los Angeles service, where a Certified Behaviorist and Trainer works with your aggressive dog directly and intensely for longer periods while boarding and training. Clinical dog aggression is defined as a dog behavior performed by a dog whose intentions are to injure another organism. Dog aggression is somewhat of an arbitrary label since dogs don’t intrinsically have aggression inside of themselves (like a heart), but it is an action associated with feelings. Dogs have a limbic system and a full range of feelings and emotions just as we do. However, like in humans, aggression can be intrinsically reinforcing (self-reinforcing) if it alleviates fear, anxiety, stress, or excess arousal. Dog aggression is not a personality trait but a response to a stimulus in the environment. When a dog cannot increase his distance to a scary object or aversive stimulus, the dog may become aggressive. A common example is when the mailman comes and scares the dog. The dog then barks, growls, and lunges after the mailman, then the mailman goes away (increases distance). Therefore, the dog’s aggressive behavior continues to get reinforced. In this example, when the mailman is removed from the dog’s threshold of fear, the dog stops displaying aggressive behavior. Hence, this cycle strengthens the dog’s aggressive action, and the dog’s behavior becomes conditioned, stronger, and learned. The dog is learning that when he acts aggressively by barking, growling, and lunging, the mailman increases his/her distance. Aggression is a verb linked to emotion and chemicals. An ethologist, dog behaviorist, and dog aggression trainer will operationalize (scientifically measure) your dog’s behavior and provide a functional assessment. We describe behavior without predefined labels. Dog aggression must be: Measurable Observable Objective Specific For example, what’s more constructive, saying my dog is aggressive? Or the dog lunged three feet to the left and air snapped two times at an 8-year-old child and continued to lunge and growl while piloerected for one minute until the child walked away? Descriptive actions are measurable and objective. Not merely labeling a dog’s behavior as “aggressive.” The term aggressive is subjective and cannot be operationalized. Also, “aggressive” means different things to different people. For example, most parents label their dogs as happy after the dog comes back from dog boarding or daycare , even when the dog is fearful or stressed. On the other hand, many people label a dog as aggressive when the dog is simply playing with their dog toy or being social and playing with another dog . However, for the sake of ease and convention, I will use the term aggression and aggressive in this article. However, if a Certified Behaviorist and Trainer comes to help train your aggressive dog, they will ask for operational behaviors that can be measured (dog growling, dog barking dog lunging, dog jumping, pinning down another dog, the dog is crouched down leaning back towards his hind legs with his tail between his legs and is piloerected, snarling with front teeth vertically exposed and commissures pulled back, etc.) Check out our aggressive dog training in Los Angeles , or the Southern California area, or our phone and video consultations to get help with your aggressive dog from anywhere in the world! Types Of Dog Aggression There’s no consensus amongst dog behaviorists regarding the types of dog aggression labels. There is also overlap between many types of dog aggression. The overwhelming majority of dog aggression comes from dog anxiety and fear . Dogs show anxiety and fear, primarily through their body language, but also through vocalization and biting. Defensive Aggression – Also correlated with Fear Aggression when a dog has anxiety about a situation, context, or stimulus and becomes protective. Dominance Aggression – Dominance aggression occurs when a dog challenges another dog’s social status or tries to control a resource or social engagement. Dominance aggression will often be seen in the dog park or be labeled as Play Aggression or Offensive Aggression. Dominance Aggression often occurs in overly bold and confident dogs. Fear Aggression – Also called Anxiety Aggression. Typically happens with less trained dogs who are also defensive and insecure, and shy dogs that display general anxiety. Frustration-Elicited Aggression – Also known as Redirected Aggression- Raise your hand if your dog has leash reactivity. Most dogs exhibit leash reactivity, for obvious reasons. Other Frustration Aggression causes are when a dog is trapped behind a fence or a baby gate. This may cause backyard fighting/fence fighting and barrier frustration. Frustration Aggression is very common and treatable. Idiopathic Aggression – When we don’t have a clue. Keller Breland and Marian Breland said it best with their article “ The Misbehavior of Organisms .” Intraspecific Aggression – Also referred to as Inter-Male, Inter-Female Aggression, and Dog-Dog Aggression. Intraspecific Aggression is sometimes linked to or labeled as Predatory Aggression. Dogs that usually exhibit Intraspecific Aggression are littermates. Siblings or dogs of the same breed, sex, size, and age experience intraspecific aggression and compete for the same resources. Possessive Aggression – C an also be called Territorial Aggression. This is often manifested in Resource Guarding. Possessive Aggression can occur with parent/s, toys, food, beds, sexual mates, territory/areas of the home, inanimate or animate objects, etc. Protective Aggression may involve people (family), territory, and maternal contexts. Protective Aggression is seen when a bitch has offspring in her den, whelping box, and also if a human parent is pregnant, you might see a dog display Protective Aggression around the pregnant mother. Protective Aggression also occurs with territorial dogs around their home and property. Predatory Aggression – Predation aggression is when a dog preys on another animal. This may be displayed in a high prey-driven dog and is manifested by stalking, pouncing, hiding, hunting, biting, shaking, and killing behavior. Pain-Induced Aggression – Pain Aggression is typically associated with older age dogs. Dogs with medical conditions also display Pain Aggression when they are in pain and are touched or handled in a way that used to be OK with them but now causes pain. Sexual Aggression – Also known as Mating Aggression. When a dog wants to mount or have sex with a bitch he may get aggressive. Also, a female in heat will send chemicals for miles Dog Training Pacific Palisades - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Pacific Palisades Dog Training Pacific Palisades Dog Training in Pacific Palisades Pacific Palisades Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Pacific Palisades on Los Liones or Paseo Miramar Trails, Asilomar View Park, Temecula Canyon Park, Will Rogers State Park, George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon, the Rustic Canyon Recreational Park or in the Palisades Village service dog training. When not dog training in Pacific Palisades estates, Russ trains dogs at his 5-acre boarding and training ranch home and in your home or around town. Russell is a very well-known and experienced dog trainer in Pacific Palisades, specializing in everything from service dog training and puppy obedience to training aggressive dogs at his boot camp or in your home. His services include an elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, as well as private puppy and dog training in parents’ homes. Russell emphasizes learning for both the parent and pets in a safe and fun environment for both dogs and people during his training sessions, which is important for a positive dog training experience. With over 30 years of experience, it’s important to have a very skilled and experienced Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist who can help both dogs and their parents have a positive dog training experience. If you’re looking for dog training in Pacific Palisades, Russell CDBC and CPDT is the trusted choice for most families in the area. Russell tailors his fear-free dog training methods to suit the needs of his clients and their dogs. Russell is a well-established and trusted trainer and behaviorist for Pacific Palisades Dog Training and families.     I love service dog training on Pacific Palisades beaches Dog Training Pacific Palisades We offer a host of comprehensive and elite pet services in Pacific Palisades. Some of his most popular services are Russell’s Elite Dog Membership Club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . If you want to get started with the best dog training Pacific Palisades families have come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you have always dreamed of having with your pet! Contact him today and start to experience the joys of a well-behaved dog! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Dog Separation Anxiety Training - Dog Anxiety Training Los Angeles Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Behavior / Dog Separation Anxiety Los Angeles Dog Separation Anxiety Training – Los Angeles Certified Behaviorist, Russell Hartstein Here are all of the dog separation anxiety training products that we recommend Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes and Solutions In this ultimate guide to separation anxiety training, I’ll cover: What is Separation Anxiety in Dogs? Signs of Separation Anxiety Why Do Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety? What Is Not Separation Anxiety? Separation Anxiety and Isolation Distress: What’s The Difference? Separation Anxiety Solutions Medications for Separation Anxiety What Happens if Separation Anxiety Goes Untreated? Separation Anxiety FAQs Get Professional Help What is Separation Anxiety in Dogs? Dog anxiety comes in many flavors. One of the most common forms of dog anxiety that I work with is dog separation anxiety and isolation distress/separation distress. Separation Anxiety is a stressful and traumatic experience for dogs that can also ruin the quality of life for a dog and a parent. If your dog follows you everywhere and acts like your shadow, or if your pet exhibits stress or destructive dog behaviors when you are not home, your dog likely has separation anxiety. Some parents think that it’s endearing and cute when their dog is attached to them at the hip and follows them everywhere, but what is not understood is that the dog is displaying those behaviors out of fear, not love. A dog with anxiety lacks the coping mechanisms and confidence to self-soothe independently. Dogs with anxiety are also typically untrained, insecure, and have different levels of fear, anxiety, and stress. When it comes time for a parent to go to work, socialize, or anytime the dog must be left alone, the dog becomes phobic, causing significant behavior and health problems. In addition to anxiety being traumatic for the pet, separation anxiety is a very serious disorder that affects a parent’s quality of life as well. Many studies have shown that when a parent leaves their pet alone, emotional, physical, pathological, and detrimental conditions ensue, shortening the lifespan of your dog . For example, “It was predicted that dogs with fear and anxiety disorders would have decreased lifespan and increased disease frequency and severity. Dogs with extreme non-social fear and separation anxiety were found to have increased severity and frequency of skin disorders.” If a dog or puppy’s separation anxiety goes untreated, these disorders increase your pet’s susceptibility to other diseases and health problems and subject a pet to the increased likelihood of stress , recurrent health issues, and infections in their lives. It’s not enough that your dog is “OK” only when in your home when you or another person are present . Your dog will experience times in their lives when they are without you or another person present and are in dog boot camp, at dog boarding, at a pet sitter, or with friends. There are hundreds of real-life examples where your dog will not only be without you present but without any person present. Veterinarian visits Vacations Boarding Daycare Parents who work outside of the home When you do chores such as showering, going to the bathroom, taking out the garbage, going shopping, etc. Whenever a parent leaves home, and a dog can’t come (dog-unfriendly businesses and unsafe environments, etc.) If your dog is not OK with being left alone, your dog will be stressed and in a state of trauma each time they are left by themselves. This is not OK, safe, or compassionate, and it destroys a dog’s quality of life.   Signs of Separation Anxiety As with other dog anxiety and stress signals, dogs may exhibit any combination of the following biomarkers and signs of separation anxiety in the absence of the parent or when the parent is present: Panting/breathing patterns changing and/or elevated Increased pulse/heart rate Yawning Tongue-flicking Licking Drooling Sweaty paws Salivation Dilated pupils Inappetence – Lack of appetite/interest in food when a pet parent is gone Lack of interest in toys/games when a parent is gone Vocalization (whining, barking, yelping, howling, crying) Destructive behavior (chewing, tearing, biting , digging, destroying items) Shadowing behavior – following a parent around nonstop (shower, bathroom, closet, room to room, etc.) Hyperattachment to the parent Excess excitement upon the pet parent’s return (whining, jumping, running in circles) Escape behaviors Trembling, tense muscles Displacement behaviors Repetitive behaviors (Canine Compulsive Disorder) Pacing Vigilance/Hypervigilance Shaking Piloerection House soiling/Incontinence Coprophagia Door orientation/fixation   Why Do Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety? All behaviors are a combination of nature and nurture, even genetic ones such as Separation Anxiety Disorder . Phenotype and genotype shape all animal behavior. Some of a dog’s anxiety is caused or exacerbated by a parent, and others are hereditary and genetically inherited. In order to focus on the solutions to a dog’s separation anxiety, it is mandatory to do a functional behavior assessment and to consider the behavior of the dog before, during, and after separation, antecedent arrangement, behavior, and consequences (ABC) of each unique family and dog. What causes separation anxiety? Research has shown that separation anxiety in dogs is correlated to the gender of the pet parent, how many people live in the home, and the age and ontogeny of the dog. It goes on to state that “Dogs from a home with a single adult parent were approximately 2.5 times as likely to have separation anxiety as dogs from multiple parent homes,” and that neutered dogs may be more prone to separation anxiety compared to their intact brethren. Research also shows the correlation between thunderstorm phobia and separation anxiety . If your dog has either one of these phobias, chances are they will have both. Although dogs are not pack animals , they are social, gregarious animals like us, and abrupt change, lack of stability, and routine are uncomfortable and destabilizing for dogs. Because there is no conclusive evidence pointing to “one” reason or thing that causes separation anxiety, however, here is a list of the possible (likely) culprits of contributing factors that cause separation anxiety in pets. As always, every behavior is a combination of phenotype and genotype (nature/nurture). A dog’s genetics Change in a dog’s or a person’s schedule. Dogs are routine animals, and a slight change may affect them significantly. Change in residence. This is a significant change in a dog’s life and comes with stress and uncertainty. It upsets their routine and may trigger separation anxiety. Change in partners or household residences. One or more people move out of the home. Environmental stressors A dog’s unhealthy extreme attachment to people and their social nature Lack of Dog Training Beverly Hills - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Beverly Hills Dog Training Beverly Hills Dog Training in Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Beverly Hills Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive, Franklin Canyon Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Will Rogers Memorial Park, or around the Streets of Beverly Hills. Families in Beverly Hills have been training with Russell for many years. He specializes in the unique suburban homes and estates in Beverly Hills with environments that encompass everything from private fenced-off estates to the diverse wildlife of coyotes, birds of prey, and other wildlife that affect your dog’s training and life outdoors. The parks in Beverly Hills are wonderful areas to train, socialize, and work on counterconditioning and desensitization with dogs who need behavior modification. Beverly Hills parks offer enough space to keep a dog and people safe but also allow a dog to be close enough to a stimulus to work with them around people and dogs in a safe way. If you want the best dog training in Beverly Hills, parents have been relying on Russell CDBC and CPDT for decades. Dog Training Beverly Hills We offer our most popular elite dog membership club , dog boarding and training, and private dog training in your home . However, you must complete at least one week of Boot Camp before you are considered for Russell’s other elite pet services to make sure there is a good fit and to get to know one another. If you want to get started with the best dog training Beverly Hills has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you have always dreamed about having with your pet! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Testimonials - Fun Paw Care Reviews Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Testimonials Testimonials Below are just a few of the reviews we receive weekly Dear Russell & Fun Paw Care, I’m very pleased to announce the professional association of South Beach Animal Hospital with Russell and Fun Paw Care. Our doctors, staff and hospital have chosen Russell for his training skills , compassion and professionalism when referring our patients for training or behavior issues. Whether it’s routine obedience, a severe anxiety issue or anything in between, we trust Russell‘s use of the most updated humane and positive training techniques that are the gold standard of the animal behavior community. We’ve received only the most enthusiastic response from our clients that we’ve sent to Russell and the bottom line is that his most compassionate and positive training techniques are absolutely the most effective. He not only trains your pet, he’s great at teaching the pet owners how to be effective parents! I’ve not seen a trainer with his level of experience and ability in my almost 20 years of practice in South Florida! For the people and pets that make up the VCA Animal Hospital family, there’s no one we trust more with training, care and behavior issues than Russell and Fun Paw Care. Sincerely, Dr. Mike Tenzer VCA Animal Hospital Dr. Jane Goodall and Behaviorist Russell Hartstein demonstrating her hand made tug toy 🙂 Dear Russell and Fun Paw Care, You are a gifted trainer. Thank you for your dedication and compassion for training & helping homeless dogs … Warmest regards, Dr. Jane Goodall Dear Russell, Thank you for all of your help and the best dog training …Brilliant! Love & Light xo Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin, Milo & Winston Thank you so much for your dog training and behavior services and we really appreciate your generous dog training Miami donation to our event and foundation. Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Sasha (RIP) & Wade’s World Foundation Russell is not only one of my dearest friends, but the guru of dog training, behavior and all things dog! I am very excited about partnering with Russ to advance the understanding of service animals and saving homeless dogs . Love, Steve Guttenberg Russell Hartsetin, Steve Guttenberg & Mayor Philip Levine Thank you for taking such good care of my baby & being so loving! You’re such a wonderful & amazing trainer! She’s doing so well & your work with her really shows! Thank you so much for taking such good care of her! I love all of the great emails, updates, photos, and videos!! Thank you!!! Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin & Tokyo Dear Russell, I have received some feedback from the board. I was informed that when Premier made the donation, and before they were owned by Pet Safe, the understanding was that the donation was to cover only the first printing of the documents. As a result, we no longer have an obligation to maintain their image in the pieces as I had erroneously thought when I first wrote back to you. As a result, we will be removing the Premier Logo from the statements on the web site. Apparently, the printed copies had the logo removed but the older pdf versions were left on the website. We will be putting up more current versions. The board, and myself, wanted to thank you for calling this to our attention and I am glad we can get it worked out to everyone’s satisfaction. Take care, Dr. John Ciribassi President of (AVSAB) American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Dear Mr. Hartstein: Thank you for collaborating with the AVMA to help educate the public on “How to Choose a Dog Trainer.” During their fall and early winter meetings, the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee and the AVMA Steering Committee on Human-Animal Interactions discussed your request for an AVMA policy addressing “How to Choose a Dog Trainer.” After reviewing related material from several sources, the unanimous conclusion of the members of those groups was that educational material produced by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (available here: http://avsabonline.org/uploads/position_statements/How_to_Choose_a_Trainer_%28AVSAB%29.pdf) fulfilled this need nicely. As such, these AVMA Committees suggested a link to this material be placed on the AVMA website. We have done so and the AVSAB information is now linked to our website here: https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/AnimalWelfare/Pages/Animal-Welfare-related-links.aspx As you may note, the AVMA has recently redone its website and additional enhancements are in progress. Among planned updates are a careful look at the animal welfare-related webpages. Because these updates cross multiple areas of concern with different needs, they will take some time to complete, but rest assured they are on our to-do list and we will get to them just as quickly as human and financial resources permit us to do so. Thank you for your interest and concern. While we understand you were interested in a separate AVMA policy, we believe this solution provides needed information with a responsible use of resources. Sincerely, Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS (Animal Welfare), DACAW Director, Animal Welfare Division American Veterinary Medical Association – Russell and Fun Paw Care I am proud to present you with this Certificate of Recognition for your hard work and dedication to the Miami Beach Disability Access Committee and a Key to the City to Steve Guttenberg for his activism as well. You do great things! Thank you! Philip Levine, Mayor of Miami Beach Key to the City Russell Hartstein,Steve Guttenberg & Philip Levine Dear Fun Paw Care, As a veterinarian not only do I have a house full of crazy animals, I also have long work hours. Having known Russell for some years, I recently called on his services to help with behavior modification techniques for my overly anxious, hyperactive dog. She’s a handful, to say the least, and I was not expecting such dramatic results in just the initial visit, considering her anxiety level and history. However, his dedication, professionalism, depth of knowledge and passion for animals are evident. The techniques he utilizes and teaches are clear and effective, and they are already helping make my household more peaceful and calm. I am over the moon to have his help and will not hesitate to recommend Fun Paw Care to all my clients, family and friends. Cheers, Dr. Lori Walter Thank you Russell for your help, and magic! With gratitude, Alan Faena and Ximena Caminos Dear Russell, What an amazing change you have made in our lives and the lives of our little Pekinese, Lulabelle!! When we got her, she had been abused and abandoned and it showed in her actions. It was recommended to us that we have her put down because we would never be able to train or control her and for years, it looked like she would always be a beautiful but aggressive little puppy. We had many trainers over the 3 years that we had her before meeting you. They came highly recommended by our vet, f Dog Training Marina Del Rey - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Marina Del Rey Dog Training Marina Del Rey Training on the beach in Marina Del Rey Marina Del Rey Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Marina Del Rey on the beach walk or around the Streets of Marina Del Rey. He trains dogs at his 5-acre boarding and training ranch home and in your home or around town at Burton Chase Park, Marina Del Rey Inlet Park, Charlie Beach, Aurbrey E. Austin Jr. Park, or along the Ballona Creek Bike Path. Russell is a very well-known and experienced dog trainer in Marina Del Rey, specializing in dog training service dogs, puppies, and aggressive dogs in the area’s unique beach and suburban environments. His services include an elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, as well as private puppy and dog training in clients’ homes. Russell emphasizes learning for both the parent and pets in a safe and fun environment for both dogs and people during his training sessions, which is important for a positive dog training experience. It’s important to have a very skilled and experienced Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist who can help both dogs and their parents have a positive dog training experience. If you’re looking for dog training in Marina Del Rey, Russell CDBC and CPDT is the trusted choice for most families in the area. Russell tailors his fear-free dog training methods to suit the needs of his clients and their dogs. Russell is a well-established and trusted trainer and behaviorist for Marina Del Rey Dog Training and families. Dog Training Marina Del Rey We offer a host of comprehensive and elite pet services. Some of his most popular services are Russell’s Elite Dog Membership Club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . If you want to get started with the best dog training Marina Del Rey has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you have always dreamed about having with your pet! Contact him today and start to experience the joys of a well-behaved dog!       Get Started Now Primary Sidebar Search Search this website Blog Categories Blog Categories Select Category animal rights Canine Good Citizen dog behavior Dog Boarding dog daycare Dog Training Dog Walking Emotional Support Animal Training Pet Nutrition Pet Parent Health Puppy Training Rescue Organizations Service Dog Training Therapy Dog Training Footer Contact Info Fun Paw Care 3079 Patricia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 phone: (424) 341-0166 email: [email protected] Stay Connected Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Newsletter Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our company! Subscribe Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training ESA Training Therapy Dog Training Phone Consultation Membership We work with dogs (and parents) in Malibu , Beverly Hills , Brentwood , Pacific Palisades , Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice , Manhattan Beach , Marina Del Rey , Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena , Hollywood, South Bay , Irvine , Sherman Oaks , Encino and elsewhere in Greater Los Angeles. Copyright © 2024 Fun Paw Care All rights reserved. Advertising Policy. Privacy Policy. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Do not sell my personal information . Cookie settings ACCEPT Manage consent Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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SAVE & ACCEPT Dog Training Brentwood - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Brentwood Dog Training Brentwood Brentwood Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Brentwood or around the Streets of Brentwood. Russell specializes in training dogs in the unique suburban environment of Brentwood, which includes private fenced-off estates and parks that encompass a variety of wildlife like coyotes and birds of prey. He also utilizes Brentwood parks, Mandeville Canyon, Crestwood Hills, and the more populated storefronts off San Vicente Blvd and the Brentwood farmers market to work with service dogs on their training and socialization, emphasizing the safety of both dogs and people. Russell offers several services, including an elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, and private dog training in clients’ homes. Clients are required to complete at least one week of Boot Camp to ensure a good fit and establish a connection with Russell. Russell is a well-established and trusted choice for Brentwood Dog Training and families. Families in Brentwood have been training with Russell for many years. He specializes in the unique suburban homes and estates in Brentwood with environments that encompass everything from private fenced-off estates to the diverse wildlife of coyotes, birds of prey, and other wildlife that affect your dog’s training and life outdoors. If you want the best dog training in Brentwood, parents have been relying on Russell CDBC and CPDT for decades.   Dog Training Brentwood We offer our most popular elite dog membership club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . If you want to get started with the best dog training Brentwood has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you always dreamed about having with your pet! 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SAVE & ACCEPT Dog Training Manhattan Beach - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Manhattan Beach Dog Training Manhattan Beach After a day of training in Manhattan Beach, he’s a happy boy! Manhattan Beach Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Manhattan Beach on the beach walk or around the Streets of Manhattan Beach. He trains dogs at his 5-acre boarding and training ranch home and in your home or around town at Sand Dune Park, Live Oak Park, or Polliwog Dog Park. Russell is a very well-known and experienced dog trainer in Manhattan Beach, specializing in training service dogs, puppies, and aggressive dogs in the area’s unique suburban and city environments. His services include an elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, as well as private puppy and dog training in clients’ homes. Russell emphasizes learning for both the parent and pets in a safe and fun environment for both dogs and people during his training sessions, which is important for a positive dog training experience. It’s important to have a very skilled and experienced Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist who can help both dogs and their parents have a positive dog training experience. If you’re looking for dog training in Manhattan Beach, Russell CDBC and CPDT is a trusted choice for many families in the area. Russell tailors his fear-free dog training methods to suit the needs of his clients and their dogs. Russell is a well-established and trusted choice for Manhattan Beach Dog Training and families. Dog Training Manhattan Beach We offer our most popular elite dog membership club, dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home. If you want to get started with the best dog training Manhattan Beach has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you have always dreamed about having with your pet! 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Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Blog Home / Dog Blog Psychiatric Service Dog Training December 27, 2022 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments Psychiatric Service Dog Training Here is a jump-to-table of contents. In this article, I will discuss: What Is A Psychiatric Service Dog? Do I Qualify For A Psychiatric Service Dog? Psychiatric Service Dog Conditions Psychiatric Service Dog Training Psychiatric Service Dog Tasks How Can A Psychiatric Service Dog Help? PTSD Service Dogs Psychiatric Service Dogs […] Filed Under: Dog Training , Service Dog Training Why Do Dogs Eat Grass – 9 Reasons Backed By Science October 27, 2022 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments Why Do Dogs Eat Grass Here is a jump-to-table of contents. In this article, I will discuss: Why Do Dogs Eat Grass How To Stop My Dog From Eating Grass Is My Dog Eating Grass Harmful Or Dangerous Why Do Dogs Eat Grass And Vomit Why Is My Dog Eating Grass All Of A Sudden […] Filed Under: dog behavior Why Do Dogs Lick You – 12 Surprising Reasons May 15, 2022 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Why Do Dogs Lick You Almost all dog lovers like getting dog licks. Unless your dog eats poop, Yuck! But why does my dog lick me so much? As a Dog Training Los Angeles company, we are well-suited to answer all questions about dog behavior and training, including “Why does my dog lick me so […] Filed Under: dog behavior , Dog Training How Do I Make My Dog A Service Dog May 10, 2022 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments Here is a jump-to-table of contents. In this article, I will discuss: How Do I Make My Dog A Service Dog Service Dog Training Manual Service Dog Temperament, Personality, and Demeanor Why Service Dogs Fail Service Dog Certification Public Access Test (PAT) Service Dog In Training (SDIT) Service Dog Training Los Angeles FAQs How Do […] Filed Under: Dog Training , Service Dog Training Why Do Dogs Eat Poop November 20, 2021 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment Poop Eating – Coprophagia This is going to be a crappy post about a smelly behavior most parents don’t like to discuss — a dog’s secret obsession with eating poop. Many dogs are poop connoisseurs and, in fact, will eat not just their own poop but also other species’ poop. (Yumm) To clarify, for the […] Filed Under: Dog Training Foundation Dog Training October 15, 2021 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment The Importance of Foundation Training (For Most Behavior & Training Problems) What Is Foundation Training? Foundation training encompasses sets of behaviors and skills a dog needs to practice daily to succeed in life, to build emotional and cognitive resiliency, confidence, and obedience. Some of the key, self-soothing foundation training behaviors are Sit, Down, Stay, […] Filed Under: Dog Training , Puppy Training Tagged With: dog training tips Covid-19 and Pets March 25, 2020 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments Coronavirus And Pets (COVID-19 update) We are OPEN. In these stressful times, rest assured, as always, my number one concern is of the safety of the pets and families I work with. One of the many benefits of my non-volume approach to dog training, dog boarding, and optimal pet care is a reduction in the […] Filed Under: dog behavior , Dog Boarding , Dog Training , Pet Parent Health Tagged With: pet health , pet safety Dog Trainer Certification & How To Become a Certified Dog Trainer February 20, 2020 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments How To Choose a Dog Trainer & Dog Trainer Certifications Updated September 2025 Feel free to use the navigation below to jump to the appropriate section. Dog Training Industry Problems How To Become A Certified Dog Trainer What Are Dog Trainer Certifications And Certificates? Why Are Independent Certification And Testing Organizations So Important? Recommended Dog […] Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog Training Certifications , LIMA Abuse of The Service Dog Title January 28, 2020 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 5 Comments Service Dog Certification (Updated January 2023) Can I travel with my Emotional Support Dog? On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it’s revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals. What does this mean for parents with emotional support dogs or other animals? First, it is […] Filed Under: Canine Good Citizen , Dog Training , Emotional Support Animal Training , Service Dog Training , Therapy Dog Training Tagged With: Americans with Disabilities Act , Dog Training Certifications , working animal Dogs & Yoga Health Benefits January 26, 2015 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments Yoga For A Dog’s Health Benefits Dogs & Yoga = Doga. Both are things I love, but let me be clear, I am not an expert on Yoga. The former I have spent decades loving, while the latter I am a premature novice, and by no means a yogi. That being said, the concept of […] Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: dog sports Top 11 Reasons to Spay & Neuter Your Dog January 21, 2015 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 8 Comments Should I Spay And Neuter My Dog? (Updated in 2023 and continuously updated based on current research) Before clients look for a spay and neuter clinic, they bring their puppy to me for puppy boot camp training, behavior, and spay/neuter advice. Spaying and neutering are hot topics. Almost as controversial as what to feed my […] Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: spay and neuter Service Dogs: Many Asian Countries Setting a Good Example January 6, 2015 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 1 Comment Service Dogs In Asia (Updated October 2022) A guide dog is trained to lead visually impaired people, while a service dog – otherwise known as a service animal – is specially trained to assist a person with a variety of physical and mental disabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog’s […] Filed Under: Dog Training , Service Dog Training Tagged With: working animal How to Find Pet Friendly Apartments in Los Angeles – Moving With A Pet Resume December 27, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment Los Angeles Pet-Friendly Apartments, When Moving With a Dog or Cat (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog and pet products that we recommend when searching for a pet-friendly apartment How important is a dog resume or curriculum vitae (CV)? A dog resume is very important if you live in Los Angeles or any […] Filed Under: dog behavior , Dog Training Tagged With: moving with a pet Dog Training and Family Participation December 9, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment Family Dog Training (updated 2020) I get many calls around the holidays for dog training. Los Angeles families adopt pets for the holidays when everyone is happy and hopeful. However, when a person gets a dog as a surprise for a loved one or when one family member does not want a dog or is Emotional Support Animal Training By Fun Paw Care - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Pet Services / Emotional Support Animal Training Near Me Emotional Support Animal Training By Fun Paw Care If you are looking for emotional support animal training near me, you have found the very best emotional support dog training Los Angeles, California has to offer. You and your dog will learn more in one week (or longer!) than you ever thought possible!   Russell has been appointed by two consecutive Mayors as a member & liaison of the Disability Access Committee (D.A.C.) for his emotional support animal training and ESD expertise. Get Started Now Do you have a need for an ESA dog to be with you in your home? Do you need to live with your emotional support animal to ease your anxiety, fear, or stress? If you need your emotional support animal (ESD/ESA) to live with you in a no pets allowed home, apartment building and an HOA, landlord and/or building won’t allow it, start emotional support dog training today to learn how to train your do so they are allowed to live with you and provide you with the emotional support and assistance you that you need. Emotional support animal (ESA) training is called many names, such as emotional support dog (ESD), ESA dog, support animal, or assistance animal, etc., but they all mean the same thing. For the purposes of the emotional support animal training in Los Angeles, we offer we will focus on dogs and not other species and use the titles interchangeably. There are several different types of service dogs , including PTSD service dogs, hearing dogs, mobility dogs, psychiatric service dogs (PSD), and autism dogs. There are also other types of dogs with jobs that help people, including therapy dogs and emotional support animals (ESA). Every person and ESA-trained dog is unique, while service dogs are trained specifically to mitigate an individual’s disability, emotional support dogs are not. Please visit our service dog training page if you have a specific disability that a service animal would help mitigate. Russell has been a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator and STAR Puppy Evaluator by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for decades. Although Fun Paw Care does not support the AKC, we train dogs to a high degree of proficiency to meet higher standards than their Canine Good Citizen certification test and evaluate and test them after they have been sufficiently trained. Setting a standard higher than being a CGC shows a commitment that you are a responsible pet guardian and that your pet exhibits exceptional manners, behavior, and is a well-trained ESA dog. The CGC and similar designated criteria are regarded by many pet professionals as the stepping stone or minimum criteria to becoming an ESA/ESD. Los Angeles parents who want to focus on a specific behavior or training issue or who want to speed up their ESA dog training would benefit from Emotional Support Dog Boot Camp (Board and Train). The Standard of Expert Emotional Support Animal Training Near You Get Started Now Overview of Fun Paw Care’s ESA Dog Training Options (Jump Down List) Option 1: Emotional Support Animal Boot Camp (Board & Train) Option 2: Emotional Support Animal Online Dog Training Classes & Answers to All ESD Questions Option 3: Emotional Support Animal Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Training (Members Only) Emotional Support Animal Training FAQs Option 1: Emotional Support Animal Boot Camp Los Angeles (Board & Train) (Our most popular ESD service, in Russell’s five-acre, fully fenced-in dog boarding and training school near you) Our Emotional Support Dog Boot Camp in Los Angeles (Board and Train) is designed for dogs that require extra work in certain problem areas or that have special needs. Our Dog Boot Camp lasts for a week or longer. Emotional Support Dog Boot Camp is designed for extra busy dog parents who don’t have either the time, expertise, or skill to work with their dog and want a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist to do most of the heavy lifting. Option 2: Online Emotional Support Dog Trainer Classes & Answers to All Emotional Support Animal Questions (Online, one-on-one with Russell) Whether you live in Greater Los Angeles, live elsewhere, or travel a lot, the best emotional support dog trainer is only as far as your device of choice. Fun Paw Care’s Fear-Free Certified Dog Trainer, Behaviorist, and Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein, can meet all of your emotional support animal dog training and behavioral needs through an online ESA dog training session. We offer remote classes via phone or video chat . Russell will walk you through the same steps that he would if he were in your home doing a private one-on-one emotional support animal dog training or behavior modification session. *Platinum Club Members receive complimentary Phone/Video Consultations Option 3: Los Angeles Emotional Support Dog Behavior Modification, Troubleshooting & Obedience Training Near You (In a dog parent’s home) If you are looking to train your dog to become an emotional support animal and need a dog behavioral problem solved, you have come to the right place. As Certified Los Angeles dog trainers and behaviorists, we use the science of learning, ethology (the study of species-specific behavior), and cognitive ethology to help our clients compassionately and gently improve their ESD’s behavior and emotion. Our Behavior Modification service is appropriate for aggressive dog training and all emotional support dog behavior issues, from mild to serious types of dog behavior problems and disorders. Our methods are humane, non-confrontational, Fear-Free Certified, and designed to decrease household stress and improve the human-dog bond. We use non-aversive, positive reinforcement dog training and gentle methods to improve your dog’s behavior. We show parents how to recognize, handle, and modify their body language, behavior, energy, and environment in ways that help your dog learn at the fastest rate possible. Russell uses Clicker/Marker training, which is an operant conditioning method that creates a reward-based relationship between dog and dog parent. We recommend this advanced method for all pets, especially dogs that demonstrate nervous tendencies or those that need to build confidence and independence. It is also great for teaching fun skills and necessary obedience for an emotional support dog test, such as Sit, Stay, Sit – Stay, Down, Down – Stay, Stand, Stand-Stay, Recalls, Loose Leash Walking, Heeling, Play Dead, Drop-It, and Leave It. We use an evidence-based approach, gentle and force-free methods, and positive reinforcement. These combine operant conditioning, classical conditioning, counter-conditioning, desensitization, and habituation, all of which help remedy mild and severe cases of fear aggression in dogs. Our approach also remedies ESA behavior problems like: Dog biting, nipping, growling, lunging, snarling, etc. Dog barking Dog potty training Leash pulling Destructive behavior, indoors or outdoors Begging for Elite Dog Boarding & Training, Daycare Los Angeles Club Membership Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Pet Care Members-Only Club Premier Los Angeles Dog Training, Luxury Dog Boarding, Dog Daycare, Dog Nutrition, and Pet Care Members-Only Club The part can never be well unless the whole is well ~ Plato Soho House meets Harvard Exclusive~Luxurious~Private~Customized~Five-Acre Ranch Apply For Membership Now Become a Member of the most prestigious and sophisticated elite Los Angeles Dog Training , private luxury Dog Boarding , and curated Dog Daycare Los Angeles private Members club! The only integrative care, holistic, comprehensive, health and wellness, dog training school, private luxury dog boarding, and customized dog daycare at a fully fenced-in five-acre behavior, training, and boarding ranch, owned and operated by Russell Hartstein, Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, Ethologist, and Nutritionist . One of just a few worldwide with these credentials! In case you’d like more info on Russell’s experience, philosophy, expertise, or what makes his Elite Membership so special, and why Dr. Jane Goodall , veterinarians, animal experts, and celebrities trust and choose to work with him, please check out the About , Bio , Guarantee , and/or Expert Witness page. Russell is honored to be a partner in your and your pet’s life and well-being. He takes this opportunity and commitment very diligently and seriously. Through Russell’s boutique, non-volume, catered approach to optimal health and wellness, he is able to focus on individual care and fulfillment in all aspects of a pet’s experience and well-being, not a compartmentalized fraction of the whole dog. Russell offers a first-class, comprehensive, preventative approach to pet care, and he is passionate about fulfilling every aspect of your dog’s experience and life. He does this by taking a novel approach to wellness, looking at the whole dog: mental, physical, emotional, and nutritional. As a world-class expert, he has dedicated his life to each of these respective fields to fully enrich your dog’s education and experience by focusing on complete, whole health. Fun Paw Care’s Membership is a dog behavior and training-focused luxury dog boarding and dyadic, customized dog daycare service designed and optimized for a dog’s well-being. All of Russell’s services are created and operated by renowned Certified Dog Behaviorist and pet expert, Russell Hartstein. Traditional dog kennels and daycare centers are fundamentally and structurally flawed. It has long been known that even the best dog kennels are much more stressful than home environments . Adding to that stress are multiple unknown dogs (and people), which can cause extreme dog anxiety than a single dog and person staying in a home environment. Additionally, not only are there no actual Certified Dog Behaviorists or Trainers on-site at most traditional dog kennels or home dog boarding facilities, but your dog is stuffed into cookie-cutter dog boarding and daycare environments that are offensive and stressful at best and dangerous at worst to your dog’s behavior, senses, and well-being. However, at Russell’s five-acre private behavior ranch and home, he intimately understands that dogs are individuals, don’t do well in large groups, and play best in twos. These are just a few of the many aspects Russell considers when creating a healthy environment for your pet(s). Russell has combined the best of his Los Angeles dog training, boarding, daycare, and nutrition services to create these comprehensive Membership packages: Platinum Club Membership Silver Club Membership If you struggle to find the best information, resources, and care for your pet and you won’t settle for anything less, you have come to the right place. If you believe that your pet is family and deserves the very best life, you should join our sophisticated private pet club today! Membership has its perks: Prioritization & specialization of all services Optimal, comprehensive, complete, integrative care Curated luxury services Exclusive Members-only access Safe and healthy (30-year safety record!) Prevention-based modalities of care (behavioral, cognitive, emotional, medical, nutritional) Reinforcement of positive behaviors via daily training sessions Fun, structured, and interactive enrichment and socialization Dog-centric, one-on-one walks, and outdoor exercise Excursions to beaches, lakes, forests, mountains, deserts, parks, towns, and customized environments Curated education and nutrition advice for the parent(s) Clean and secure Access to Board Certified Veterinarians 24/7 Seamless & effortless enrolment of all services Owned and operated by a world-class, trusted, and experienced industry leader Platinum Club Membership This is the most exclusive, comprehensive, and holistic canine health and wellness program offered in Los Angeles and anywhere. Russell’s educational, therapeutic approach is lifelong and preventative that focuses on helping dogs with poor, inappropriate behaviors and helps instill, refine and reinforce appropriate behaviors throughout your dog’s life and during their dog boarding and doggie daycare stay with him. Optimal integrative care for your pet includes daily education, fear/force-free positive reinforcement dog training while they are in our care for dog daycare or luxury dog boarding. Appropriate manners and dog obedience skills are reinforced using Russell’s unique fear/force-free positive reinforcement, healing, and gentle, scientific approach. This empowers your pup to practice daily manners with known behaviors, such as sit, down, stay, and come. When training is daily, gentle, consistent, and repetitive, dogs learn to self-soothe, build confidence, trust, and learn quickly without stress or anxiety. The Platinum Club Membership offers flexibility with regard to all services and accessibility to renowned pet expert Russell and is meant for families that prefer additional expert support caring for their pet, who appreciate a break every once and a while from their dog, enjoy traveling, alone time, value self-care, and/or have multiple residences. It is also perfect for: Travel Bugs and snowbirds Multiple-residence families Vacationers taking an extended time off Young puppies, adolescents, seniors, or intact dogs that are not suited for traditional dog boarding. In addition, dogs with anxiety, behavior issues, or that need more management and attention. Busy professionals, executives/actors/politicians/professional athletes who work long hours and/or travel for work Service dog training, since this process is very time-consuming, and parents and the service dog benefit from a long-term partnership Couples who appreciate some time to reset, recharge, and rekindle their human relationships Parents who work a lot and do not have time to train, walk, exercise, socialize, and fully enrich their dog’s lives Families who are moving and/or renovating, as these events stress pets and present a dangerous environment Offering a s Puppy Potty Training Los Angeles - Potty Training Behavior Expert Near You - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Behavior / Potty Training Los Angeles How To Potty Train A Dog Or Puppy – Fun Paw Care Dog Behaviorist in LA Puppy Potty Training Guide This is the ultimate guide to puppy potty training. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll cover: Goals Of Successful Potty Training Science Of Why A Dog Eliminates In A Location Potty Training Medical Issues Common Puppy Potty Training Mistakes Backyard Problems: Why Backyard Puppy Potty Training Fails My Puppy Won’t Pee Or Poop Outside How To Potty Train A Dog Or Puppy How to Pee Pad Train a Puppy Products To Assist You In Puppy Potty Training Why Use A Dog Crate For Potty Training? What To Do When A Puppy Eliminates In A Dog Crate? How To Stop A Puppy From Peeing And Pooping In Their Crate? Why A Puppy Eliminates Inside The House? Why Does A Puppy Pee When Someone Is At The Front Door? Excitement Elimination Submission Elimination Fear Elimination How To Politely Greet A Dog Get Professional Help How To Potty Train A Dog Or Puppy TLDR Spend a lot of time outdoors (or on the surface and in the location) where you want your puppy to pee and poop and wait. And wait. And keep on waiting… After your dog poops and/or pees, mark that behavior and immediately reward her with several of the highest-value food treats that your pup loves. Then continue to reward her and go for a nice walk and play with her. Rinse and repeat. Pro Tip: Set yourself and your puppy up for success by controlling when they eat and drink to ensure potty training success. Do not do this without consulting a Certified Dog Behaviorist and Nutritionist first. For example, make sure not to feed or hydrate your puppy directly before bed. Goals Of Successful Potty Training Here are all of the puppy potty training products that we use and recommend Dog behavior is complex and nuanced, but that doesn’t mean puppy potty training should be difficult. In my interview with Lifehacker titled “ Ask an Expert: All About Dog Training ,” I was blown away (and saddened) by the number of questions and difficulty people were having with how to potty train a puppy and house training their puppy. House soiling is the third most common reason why puppies are relinquished to a shelter or rehomed, third only to dog aggression and dog barking . Sadder still is that many of these questions were coming from parents with dogs that were several years old. These poor dogs and parents were living with house-soiling behavior problems for years, which was destroying their relationship and adding stress and frustration to what should be a joyous connection with their dog. After a puppy is adopted, rescued, or bought from a breeder , many parents consider rehoming or relinquishing their dog because of puppy potty training problems. So, although prior to that interview, I ignorantly thought that potty training wasn’t a huge issue for parents of older dogs, it seems many parents are simply living with rather than solving the problem. Life with your dog does not have to be this way. If you follow our puppy potty training/house training guide, we will offer many solutions to fix all of your house training issues. Following our potty training guide will improve your relationship with your dog, lower your anxiety levels, and restore your relationship with your best friend. There is no reason to give up your pet or rehome them because your puppy is peeing or pooping in the house. House soiling transgressions can be solved with the parents’ vigilance, understanding, and by following these simple house training instructions. So let’s go over potty training thoroughly, yet simply. It may seem obvious, but there are specific goals of potty training a puppy that you want to keep in mind as you read through this guide. Your puppy should be able to do all of the following for many months before you consider them potty trained. Eliminate when on-leash Eliminate with a dog collar, harness, backpack, etc., attached Eliminate on-cue (where and when to potty) Urinate and defecate in front of you and in proximity to other people (not isolated) Eliminate in a distracting environment All of the above, in any combination or at the same time You might live a bucolic life, have a large property, and think you will never need your dog to pee or poop on a leash in front of you, but think again. Will you ever travel with your dog? Will you ever walk your dog? Will you socialize your dog with other people and dogs? Will you enrich your dog by taking them to restaurants, parks, beaches, camping, family, and friends’ houses with you? Does your dog have any training or behavior problems? Will you take your dog to the veterinarian for their vaccinations, or when they are sick or get injured? The obvious answer is that all parents will need to have a dog leash trained, potty trained, and for a dog to be willing and able to go potty on cue, in front of you, while wearing their dog collar, harness, etc. Science Of Why A Dog Eliminates In A Location You are not alone. It turns out that house soiling is a common problem, affecting up to a staggering 37% of dogs . Bringing many pet parents to ask, “What’s the easiest way to stop a dog from pooping and peeing in the house?” First, you must understand the basics of why a dog decides to urinate or defecate in a certain area or direction. There are many things you probably didn’t know about why your dog defecates in a certain way. For instance, did you know that dogs prefer to defecate in a north-south position ? Also, I should mention, unaltered, unspayed, and unneutered dogs like to mark their territory; however, for the purpose of this article, we will focus on urinating and defecating, not marking (which are different in quantity, function, frequency, meaning, etc). There are two main factors why a dog chooses to eliminate in a certain area. When you focus on these two factors, you will understand why, where, and when a dog chooses to pee or poop, and with this knowledge, a parent can thereby fix potty training problems with their puppy or dog. The two most important factors for a pet parent to understand and control are: Location – Dogs are location-based. They are drawn to the same location and prefer to relieve themselves in the same location day and night. Dogs are spatially oriented. They prefer to go potty in the same general area each time on the same substrate (grass, rock, concrete, dirt, wood chips, turf, carpet, tile, etc. Olfaction – Dogs have powerful noses. A dog’s olfactory system is many times that of a human nose. A dog prefers to go pee and poo in the same scented area as they did before. Urine and feces substrate is composed of chemicals and has a unique chemical composition and breakdown. Specifically, the proteins within pee and poo emit a noxious chemical concoction irresistible to canines. Your dog wants to relieve themselves in the same area, on top of or next to other dogs’ pee and poo. A substrate is not only “the surface or medium on which an Dog Behavior | Certified Dog Behaviorist & Training by Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Behavior Dog Behavior: Los Angeles Fun Paw Care At Fun Paw Care, we specialize in addressing all types of dog behavior, training, psychological, and emotional issues. Our approach to improving dog behavior is always done via fear-free, positive reinforcement dog training utilizing both operant and classical conditioning. We love all dogs, and this is the most humane, effective, and compassionate way to care for, teach, and condition all beings. Here’s more on our dog training philosophy . The study of dog behavior overlaps many categories and areas of expertise, including dog ethology, cognitive ethology, physiology, evolution, dog emotions, psychology, applied behavior analysis, sociology, animal husbandry, nutrition, learning theory, and anthrozoology, etc. All dogs need training. Contrary to popular belief, a dog is never too young and never too old to train (just like us). Some of the most common dog training problems and dog behaviors that parents experience are: Dog aggression and reactivity Dog anxiety , fear, and stress Separation anxiety and its sibling separation/isolation distress Potty training Puppy biting Dog barking Resource guarding Dog bites How to train a dog and a puppy We cover most of these topics in great detail in our free ultimate guides linked above. One of the many reasons why dog behavior and training are essential at all ages is because, sadly, behavior problems (not medical problems) are the number one reason dogs are killed each year (due to relinquishing a dog to a shelter and having them euthanized). Russell Hartstein founded Fun Paw Care and became a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Trainer, and Nutritionist in order to help parents communicate more effectively with their pets and enhance the well-being of our companion animals throughout their lifespan . How Dogs Communicate A Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer will bridge the communication gap between you and your dog. Dog behavior is the primary way dogs communicate. If we cannot understand dog behavior, we are communicating with our ears closed. Dog behavior is nuanced, subtle, and contextual. The environment plays a key role in why dogs behave the way they do. This all stems from the ABCs (Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequences) and why an organism behaves as it does. After ruling out medical issues, the antecedent arrangement/environment, behavior, and consequences make up why a dog behaves in a certain way. Certified Dog Behaviorist & Training Experts As a Certified Dog Behaviorist, Russell takes a comprehensive approach to dog training, behavior, and care and conducts functional assessments to understand why a dog behaves the way it does. To get to the root cause of all behavior, a Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer must also explore a dog’s emotional state, diet, and general health. These factors make up the complete dog and play an integral role in dog behavior. Some of the most common dog behavior problems are listed in my guides above and are free for you to enjoy and practice with your dog. If your dog has more serious behavior issues where their or your quality of life suffers, please call an expert Certified Dog Behaviorist and Trainer today. We aim to help all beings live fulfilled, happy, and healthy lives. 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Non-necessary Non-necessary Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-n Golden Retriever Training Los Angeles - Golden Retriever Behavior Expert Near You - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Breeds Los Angeles / Golden Retriever Training Golden Retriever Training Los Angeles – Fun Paw Care Here are all of the Golden Retriever training, equipment, and all pet products that we use and recommend Golden Retriever Training When thinking about Golden Retriever dog training , Los Angeles parents, like most people, conjure up images of the quintessential household pet. A family-loving, beautiful, glowing, happy-go-lucky pet that gets along with all dogs, cats, and people. Golden Retrievers can make wonderful pets, therapy dogs, emotional support animals, service dogs , or working dogs. However, all dogs are individuals, and there are many health, maintenance, and typical Golden Retriever training and dog behavior tips and considerations before adopting or buying this dog breed . Understanding Golden Retrievers Golden Retrievers were bred to retrieve with a soft mouth and not to puncture, rip, or destroy what they are retrieving. This explains why they make excellent helpers around the house, collecting your socks and shoes. Golden Retrievers were originally used by hunters who kill other sentient beings, but hopefully are not now for the sake of our planet and for compassion to all sentient beings. Golden Retrievers love the water and are known to find that one puddle on a dog walk to lie in or to splash around. Most likely directly after you bathed them. You will have a hard time getting your Golden Retriever out of the pool, lake, or ocean. However, that is not such a bad thing. They may even want to join you in the shower or bathtub. Their proclivity for water can be fun or annoying, depending on your perspective. Like most dogs, they are social and gregarious by nature. A properly bred and healthy Golden Retriever will be affable, easy, and eager to train with the right fear-free dog trainer. Never use compulsion or force to train a Golden Retriever or any dog, as that destroys the bond you have with your pet, will make the dog confused, unpredictable, and make a problem behavior much worse. The emotional fallout of punishment-based training is severe and extremely damaging to a dog. Many Golden Retrievers are very motivated, trainable, and eager to work, making them wonderful service dogs that suit their breeding to retrieve keys, medicine, items, open and close doors, turn on lights, and perform many other service dog tasks. Because Golden Retrievers love affection so much, they can make wonderful Therapy dog teams and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). Golden retrievers are eager to learn, motivated, and intelligent puppies. They should be trained by a breeder as soon as they are born with proper husbandry, gentling, and basic cues. All dogs during their sensitive period (roughly 3~13 weeks) should be socialized with special attention paid to different developmental periods, fear, play, socialization enrichment, and overall temperament. Contrary to some outdated veterinarian advice, no dog should be quarantined as a puppy and kept away from other dogs or people until they receive their last vaccination shots. A behavioral vaccination is far more important and vital to set up a dog for lifelong success than the minute risk of distemper or parvovirus. Use common sense and keep your new unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated puppy away from urine and feces on the ground, from dog parks, and highly trafficked dog areas. Even more so if you are in an environment where it doesn’t rain much. Also, only allow your puppy to interact with and play with other healthy and friendly dogs. Common Golden Retriever Dog Training Problems All dogs’ complete health should be cared for via their neonatal, transitional, socialization, sensitive, and integration periods, 1-21 weeks, and puppies in their juvenile period and older, ~21 weeks +. However, that is in an ideal world, and most breeders do not provide this level of care or understanding. Hence, your mileage will vary, and your dog’s phenotype and genotype (nature-nurture) combination will dictate your dog’s temperament, personality, fear, confidence, and behavioral composition. Most Golden Retrievers are fun-loving love bugs who want to be petted consistently and to be with the family at all times. However, a Golden Retriever puppy who is not trained well or who was neglected during these important cognitive, emotional, and biological predetermined growth phases or genetically predisposed through show dog or poor breeding, may easily exhibit any of the following natural behaviors that cause problems for families. Pushiness (Nosing, nudging, or pawing at you for attention) Leash pulling Puppy nipping and biting Dog barking Dog anxiety Jumping up Resource Guarding Overprotective Fear Aggression Resource Aggression Dog Aggression Impulsivity Potty Training issues Hyperactivity Separation Anxiety If your Golden Retriever needs more training and behavior modification work than you have the time or expertise, consider sending your Gold Retriever for Boarding and Training Boot Bamp in Los Angles . Even though we are in Los Angeles, California, parents of Goldens with problem behaviors come to us from all around the country. What Products and Dog Training Equipment Should I Buy For A Golden Retriever Dog? Golden Retrievers are a medium-large dog breed that needs to be trained well with gentle, positive reinforcement dog training to achieve the best (and most humane) dog training results. Regardless of the age of your Golden Retriever, whether they are a puppy, adolescent, or senior Golden Retriever, all of the following will help a parent throughout the life of your Retriever. Essential Golden Retriever Dog and Puppy Training and Wellness Products Xpen/Puppy Pen – An Xpen has so many uses, both indoors and outdoors. Because it is modular, you can use it instead of baby gates or make a temporary blockade for irregularly shaped rooms and open spaces, or rooms with no traditional doors Baby gate – Dog baby gates have so many uses. I use it because I don’t allow dogs in the kitchen , but you can use it to block off the baby’s room or for any reason at all. Dog Crates – I use this one for medium-large breed dogs such as the Golden Retriever, but try and get one specifically for your size dog. Dog Beds – I always have many beds for dogs so they can choose the texture, height, plushness, and fabric that they prefer. Car Hammock – is a must for large dogs that do not fit in crates, or more specifically, when the crate does not fit in the car or SUV. Kong Black – (Black is for the toughest of dog chewers, red Kong is for lighter chewers, and purple Kong toys for senior dogs). I recommend getting at least a dozen of these as they have so many uses, and your dog will love them. Bowls – Maze dog bowls are wonderful for dogs to receive cognitive enrichment and to improve digestion by slowing down a dog’s eating. There are so many wonderful dog bowls to choose from. Also, make sure you get retractable dog bowls for w Frequently Asked Questions - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / FAQ FAQ Here are all of the pet products that we use and recommend 1. How will COVID-19 affect my pet and your services? Safety has always been my number one concern for the pets and families I am privileged to work with. COVID-19 update : We are OPEN. Please read my blog post regarding the coronavirus and how it affects your dogs and cats . Also, how my Phone/Video consultations can help you tremendously and why it is essential to continue dog training and boarding (with social distancing). According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), there is “No evidence that COVID-19 can be contracted from pets”. 2. Do I need to make an appointment for Dog Training, Dog Boot Camp, and/or Dog Daycare, or may I just swing by? You may not drive by or stop in for any service. 3. Will my dog be accepted for club Membership, Dog Boarding, and/or Dog Daycare? We evaluate every dog in our thorough Dog Boot Camp service and through our application process. Our luxury Dog Boarding and custom-tailored Dog Daycare is for Members only. Sophisticated and impeccable dog boarding and dog daycare facilities only allow behaviorally, emotionally, and medically healthy dogs to socialize and develop together to maintain great social skills. Our behavior and training-focused Platinum Club Membership accepts many dogs with behavioral problems that are otherwise not suited for traditional dog daycare and dog boarding. Contact us today to see how we can help you. If your dog is not suited for our premier dog boarding or curated dog daycare, we strongly recommend beginning or continuing with a private dog board and train to evaluate your dog’s behavior before applying for Membership. 4. What vaccinations are required and how often? Dogs : Need to be current on their vaccinations, flea, and intestinal parasite preventives before arriving at our Dog Boot Camp, Dog Boarding, Dog Daycare, and/or Dog Training center. We require Rabies, DHPP (distemper/parvo) & Bordetella vaccines (every 6 months). Vaccines must be administered at least 48 hours before visiting our facility. We will require vaccination records from your veterinarian. If you make frequent visits to dog parks, it is a good idea to have more fecal examinations performed, as the risk of acquiring intestinal parasites is high. Microchip information must be updated and confirmed. Cats : Need to be up-to-date on vaccinations, shots, flea, tick, ear mite, ringworm, parasite, and other contagious conditions prevention. Due to the nature of vaccinations, cats must be vaccinated at least 14 days prior to your visit. We require vaccines for Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), Feline herpesvirus (FHV), and Feline calicivirus (FCV), (FVRCP-C), Rabies, Leukemia (Felv) (If your cat ever goes outside or has ever been outside… must have; this is a communicable disease.) All cats that have had a Bordetella vaccine within the last 30 days will not be allowed in our cattery. (This is due to the reactions to the vaccine that resemble the actual disease. We are unable to diagnose and must assume your cat is ill and contagious.) We will require vaccination records from your veterinarian. Now is a great time to update your pet’s Microchip information. 5. Do you offer club Membership, Dog Boarding, and/or Dog Daycare for dogs that are: unaltered, have special medical/behavior needs, puppies, elderly, are not dog-friendly, or are not all people-friendly? Unaltered dogs : Yes, for Membership and/or Dog Boarding, with the addition of at least 4, ½ hour private daily dog walks. Maybe, for Dog Daycare. Special medical/behavioral needs : Yes, for Membership and/or Dog Boarding. Maybe, for Dog Daycare. Puppies : Yes, for Membership. Dog Boarding is only suitable for potty-trained dogs over six months old (if unaltered after six months old, with the addition of at least 4, ½ hour private daily dog walks.) Dog Daycare is only suitable for puppies over four months old. We cater to puppies who need more playtime and exercise and place them appropriately with dogs of similar age, energy, size, temperament, and play styles. Elderly : Yes, for Membership, Dog Boarding, and Dog Daycare. If not suitable for Dog Daycare, with the addition of at least 4, ½ hour private daily dog walks. We cater to older dogs who need more downtime and place them appropriately with dogs of similar age, energy, size, temperament, and play styles. Not dog-friendly : Yes, for Membership, Dog Boarding and Dog Daycare, with the addition of at least 4, ½ hour private daily dog walks. Not all people-friendly : Yes, to Membership, No to Dog Boarding, No to Dog Daycare. A dog with aggression issues or a history of dog bites to people would not be suitable for these services, but may be suitable for Dog Behavior Modification in your home, Boot Camp, and Phone/Video Consultations. Each case is situational and at Fun Paw Care’s sole and absolute discretion. If your dog is not allowed in Dog Daycare and/or you request private walks, we require a six-foot dog leash, a standard flat buckle collar to hold tags, a martingale collar, and a muzzle. We do not accept any dog for dog boarding or daycare that has severe aggression behavior problems, separation anxiety (without being on meds and a behavior modification plan) , fear, or aggression towards people, or has a bite history with people. Instead, please enroll them in our Phone/Video Consultation ASAP. 6. Do you accept all breeds for club Membership, Dog Boarding, and/or Dog Daycare? Yes. Every dog is an individual and is evaluated as such. BSL (Breed-specific legislation) discrimination has no part in an educated society and is not supported by science. However, certain breeds do require much more attention and management. Pets that are part of our Membership and Boarding typically have the most impeccable social skills, behavior, and training. If your pet needs work with their training and behavior, Boot Camp would be a more appropriate service. Please contact us to speak about your unique dog. 7. Will my pet be by themselves or with other dogs at your Dog Boarding and/or Dog Daycare? We offer an exclusive, first-class, one-on-one service (just Russell and your pet), on his private, fully fenced, 5-acre behavior and training ranch for Members only. Your pet will receive undivided attention and care. If your pet is approved for Membership, they may also receive optimal Dog Boarding and pet care. Your pet will have their own private luxury sleeping quarters (in a behaviorist’s home/bed) and Zen quiet areas where they can always choose to wind down and relax when they feel like it or when we deem it healthy. If your dog has behavioral issues with other dogs, they will be required to be walked, enriched, stimulated, and fulfilled, separated from other dogs. If appropriate, during walks, exercise, enrichment, socialization, and playtime, your pet may socialize with other people and pets at the park, beach, and in Fun Paw Care: Low Cost Dog Training Near Me Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Giving Back / Affordable Dog Training Near Me Fun Paw Care: Affordable Dog Training Near Me Affordable Dog Training Our affordable dog training is for Phone Consultations only. When people search for affordable dog training or cheap dog training, pet parents do not typically receive top-notch pet training. Certainly not an elite dog training service. Fun Paw Care realizes that at the core of what we do, our ideologies , we are in the education and service business. We strongly believe that education should be affordable for the masses, open-source, and not just for the elite. Education builds and strengthens our society, culture, peace, love, and fosters compassion for all sentient beings. We want to provide a top dog training service to people in need. For years, we have offered free dog training to our local Los Angeles community and all major cities in the United States. We wanted to see how far we could extend our help to our local dog training community and anyone with a dog or cat in need around the country. Whether you are indigent, receiving assistance via Medical, Calfresh, in Section 8 Housing, or have had significant financial difficulties and struggle to get by day by day, you won’t be turned away. We can help you train your dog. I am pleased and proud to offer our Phone Consultations for a much-reduced fee with me, Certified Dog Behaviorist, Dog Trainer, and Pet Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein , on a case-by-case basis for those pet parents in financial need. Not having a lot of money is nothing to be embarrassed about, nor should getting the best puppy and dog training a parent can get. Let us help you help your dog and make life a little easier and love-filled. All people (and pets) are individuals; that’s why we will speak with you directly to learn about your situation to provide you with the best puppy and dog training, enrichment, welfare, and advice at a custom-tailored price to meet your needs. We do ask that you provide proof of your financial need prior to our consultation. Please specify “affordable dog training” and how you qualify for the service in the “How can we help?” section on the Client Profile Form. I also provide affordable dog training for United States veterans or active duty. If you are looking for low-cost dog training near you via Phone/Video, see how we can help you! Get Started Now This service requires a phone and access to a computer, and an email. If you are reading this, you are all set! Please be patient, as the demand for this service may outweigh our ability to accommodate. Please note that affordable dog training is only offered via Phone Consultations and not dog training in your home or Boot Camp Boarding and Training. 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SAVE & ACCEPT Dog Training Venice - Fun Paw Care Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Fun Paw Care Home Pet Services Dog Boot Camp Dog Training Puppy Training Service Dog Training Emotional Support Animal Training Therapy Dog Training Pet Phone / Video Consultation Membership Dog Boarding Dog Daycare Cat Boarding Additional Services Dog Behavior Dog Aggression Separation Anxiety Potty Training Puppy Biting Dog Barking Dog Anxiety Clicker & Marker Training Desensitization & Counterconditioning Dog Breeds German Shepherd Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Blog About Media Appearances Bio Testimonials Giving Back Dog Adoption Training Affordable Dog Training Resources Dog Expert Witness FAQs Our Guarantee Contact Us Get Started Now Areas We Serve Venice Beverly Hills Brentwood Pasadena Manhattan Beach Marina Del Rey Sherman Oaks Encino Malibu Pacific Palisades Glendale South Bay Irvine Home / Dog Training Venice Dog Training Venice Venice Dog Training Venice Dog Training You might have seen Russell dog training in Venice on Abbot Kinney, Rose Ave, or Lincoln Road, or the beach training with a variety of dogs in the Venice and Venice Beach area. Living in Venice for many years, Russell takes advantage of the diverse tourists and dogs that come to the beach and go shopping at the stores. The beach walk in Venice and all of the dog parks are ideal for working with dogs with unique fears and reactivity issues. The wide beaches and very wide beach walk give ample room to retreat and practice behavior modification protocols such as Look at That and D/CC. Russell also takes service dogs to restaurants and the Venice farmers market off of Main Street to work with service dogs on their training, public access work and task training, and socialization. More aggressive dogs are worked with in more open spaces like the grassy areas off of the beach walk, where there is plenty of room and where a dog is not over their threshold of fear. Russell is a well-established and trusted choice for Venice Dog Training and families. Families in Venice have been training with Russell for many years. He specializes in the unique suburban homes and estates in Venice with environments that encompass everything from private fenced-off estates to the diverse wildlife of coyotes, birds of prey, and other wildlife that affect your dog’s training and life outdoors. If you want the best dog training in Venice, parents have been relying on Russell CDBC and CPDT for decades.   Dog Training Venice We offer our most popular elite dog membership club , dog boarding and training, and private puppy and dog training in your home . If you want to get started with the best dog training Venice has come to expect, Russell looks forward to giving you the understanding, peace, and connection you always dreamed about having with your pet!   Get Started Now     Primary Sidebar Search Search this website Blog Categories Blog Categories Select Category animal rights Canine Good Citizen dog behavior Dog Boarding dog daycare Dog Training Dog Walking Emotional Support Animal Training Pet Nutrition Pet Parent Health Puppy Training Rescue Organizations Service Dog Training Therapy Dog Training Footer Contact Info Fun Paw Care 3079 Patricia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 phone: (424) 341-0166 email: [email protected] Stay Connected Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Newsletter Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our company! 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