Welcome to Love of Dogs Training!
We are based in Redwood City, California. Our goal is to help you achieve a well-balanced and trusting relationship with your dog. We use positive reinforcement and leadership exercises in our training techniques.
Love of Dogs Training specializes in developing private programs to accomplish desired training goals. We offer programs from puppy start, basic obedience, leash walking to field programs to develop good canine manners in public. As pups progress in their training and as part of certain training programs we do incorporate semi private sessions, pack walks and play socials. This allows us to control meets so they are safe, beneficial and positive interactions.
Love of Dogs Training also offers a single consultation session. Consultations are a good “jump” start for every new dog/puppy owner. We will go over your everyday routines to see if we can tweak them a bit to help reach training goals. We will address any questions and specific concerns. We introduce you to the beginnings of clear communication techniques between you and your dog, add in some leadership exercises and the start of some basic obedience.
We ask for 2.5 – 3 hours of your time for this session.
If you’re comfortable, we prefer this session to be done in your home, or you’re welcome to come to our place. Cost is $275-300 ( extra travel charge may apply if outside area)
Due to the demand, for these private sessions and specialized programs we no longer offer large group classes.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions:
Celia at 650 364-7122/ celia@loveofdogsrwc.com
Our Services
Offerings: Specialized individual programs: puppy start, basic, intermediate, leash walking, exposure field training, pack walks and socials.
To talk about the right type training for your dog, or any other questions, please call 650-364-7122.
Certifications & Memberships
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
#83378
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
#93958
Pet Sitters International
Love of Dogs is Bonded & Insured
Celia is a supporter of and volunteer with Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue. This program finds home for senior German Shepherds. Thulani provides free adoptions and covers medical costs for these dogs for the rest of their lives.
Celia's clients say
We've been fortunate to have Celia as our primary trainer and petsitter for the past five years. She truly "reads" the dog and customizes the training plan for the dog's personality. As a petsitter, she treats every dog as her own. I can only relax on vacation when Celia is taking care of my girl. When I return, my dog can’t wait until "Auntie Celia's" next visit. I enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Celia for training and petsitting services.
Tamara K., Los AltosA Well-Balanced Dog: My Training Philosophy
Training must be consistent throughout the whole family. It is important when training one family member that they must show others involved in the training of the pup what has been taught. I welcome family sessions so we all can learn and be on the same page.
I believe basic commands are a must, but more importantly, you have to have a balanced dog. This is a dog that respects and trusts his family as leaders of the pack. A well exercised, socialized, balance-minded dog has confidence in himself and more so in his owner to lead him in a safe way. Once this bond is achieved, you can trust that your dog will react to unpredictable situations in an intelligent manner.
Please be aware that this does not happen overnight. It takes time, tenderness, love, patience, consistency, practice, and, did I mention, PATIENCE!! The time you invest now will be rewarded by developing a great friend for life.
Just get started, let’s have fun doing it and enjoy the time with your new friend!
