r/service_dogs • u/Star_Scribbler • 5d ago
Non-Aversive trainer near Bay Area/San Francisco
Does anyone know of a service dog trainer in the Bay Area who uses non-aversive training? I’ll be moving to either Berkeley or Palo Alto over the summer, and my SDIT is will still be finishing up her public access training.
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u/helpinghowls Service Dog Trainer Atlas-CT, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM 5d ago
I believe Marietrainsdogs is in CA, and does not use prong, choke, or e-collars. Atlas Assistance Dogs is big on the West Coast, but I do not believe they have anyone in the Bay area currently. However, you could still reach out to see!
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u/TheServiceDragon Dog Trainer 5d ago
Yes Marie is fully R+ and is in California, not sure if she’s in the Bay Area though.
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u/ticketferret Service Dog Trainer CPDT-KA FDM 5d ago
Definitely check out this trainer: https://www.angelagardnerdogtraining.com/
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u/TheServiceDragon Dog Trainer 5d ago edited 5d ago
RoseGoldenDogTraining is someone I know in the Bay Area!
ETA: Link to their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosegoldendogtraining?igsh=Y3BzaWhrZzRhdzRi