Below is a partial list of SBT Members - If you don't find a trainer in your area, please contact us and we will locate a member near you.
South Bay Trainers (SBT) is a group of animal trainers and other professionals who meet for purposes of networking, continuing education, and public service. Our mission is to promote humane, science-based methods of training and animal handling. All members must adhere to our Code of Ethics.
Membership in SBT is open to trainers and to other professionals committed to humane treatment of animals. Below is a partial list of SBT members who are engaged in animal training or related fields. Your use of this directory implies that you have read and understood the following disclaimer:
Members who appear in the South Bay Trainers (SBT) Directory are independent professionals. A listing in the directory implies only that the individual or business is an SBT member in good standing.
Listings in this directory do not imply any endorsements, guarantees, warranties or representations by SBT. SBT is not responsible for the actions or advice of any of its members and assumes no responsibility for the products or services provided by these members. SBT expressly disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising from any products or services provided by its members.
Members are individually and solely responsible for their actions including the accuracy of their contact information. This directory is provided solely as a convenience to you.
The following designations indicate that a trainer has met requirements for third party certification in animal behavior and training:
CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed www.ccpdt.org
CPDT-KSA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Knowledge and Skills Assessed www.ccpdt.org
A Dog's Day
Pam Behrens, ABCDT, CGC Evaluator, APDT Member
408.826.2372
San Jose, Palo Alto, Gilroy, Fremont, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View
A Dog's Life
Tracey Lee Davis, CTC, CPDT-KA, CKO
Daycare, boarding, group classes, board and train, growly dog classes, grooming services
Locations in Palo Alto and Sunnyvale
A Dog's Place
Tracy Dixon
831.840.1756
Boarding, training, day care
Watsonville and 30 miles surrounding, or farther with travel fee
ARFitness
Diane Troup
408.242.5242
Dog walking, dog fitness programs, manners and training reinforcement, pet meals, visits, medications/fluid therapy, pet taxi/vet shuttle
Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Saratoga, Los Gatos and more
Augie and friends
Vicki Hinton
Marin Humane Canine Behavior & Training Academy, Graduate
831.331.1441
Private lessons, day training, training walks, pre-adoption counseling, tricks
Santa Cruz County and Los Gatos; other areas by request
CParf! Pet First Aid and Wellness Classes
Diane Troup
408.242.5242
Pet first aid and wellness classes
Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Canine Higher Learning
M. Cecilia Sternzon, CPDT-KA, MBA
408.656.4386
Group classes, private training and behavior counseling including aggression and anxiety
Santa Clara County and the Peninsula to Palo Alto
The Cat Coach
Marilyn Krieger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, MA
650.780.9485
Cat behavior problems, on site and phone consultations, classes and presentations on cat behavior
On site consultations in San Francisco Bay Area, phone consultations nationally and internationally
Clickin'Canines, LLC
Rita Martinez, CPDT-KA
925.813.1715
Private training, service dogs (hearing, assistance, medical alert), CGC evaluator
San Francisco Bay Area
Downtown Dogs, Inc.
Kelly Avles Helsing, CPDT-KA, CTC
APDT Member
408.287.2267
San Jose
Fetch Sam!
Susanne Cohen
650.504.2058
Group and private agility and obedience training, specializing in focus and drive
Santa Clara County, San Mateo County to Redwood City, Alameda County to Fremont
Happy Leashes
Stephanie Foster, ABCDT
650.814.8372
Hello Doggy
Brenda Gummeson
408.667.8123
Private in home training, training walks, dog walking
Private training in Santa Clara County; training walks and dog walking in limited areas including San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos and Santa Clara
Kindred Spirit
Lori Katz, CPDT, IAABC associate, CGC evaluator, Therapy and Service dog trainer and evaluator, Therapy Horse provider
831.685.3647
Santa Cruz County, Central Coast and Peninsula cities
Living With Dogs
Sandi Pensinger
831.476-9065
Santa Cruz County, Central Coast and Peninsula cities
My Well Mannered Mutt
Lisa Perreault, CPDT-KA
650-275-3992
Specializing in newly adopted dogs
San Jose to Redwood City
Nose Work Fun
Josette Kimes, NACSW, CNWI
408.839.0332
K-9 Nose work, group classes, private training, CGC evaluator
Alameda County and Santa Clara
Pawsitively Fabulous! Canine Consulting
Nancy Weller, CPDT-KA, CTC
408.861.0496
Puppy jump starts, private training, group classes, puppy socials, conformation, tricks, seminars, workshops, CGC evaluator
Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View
Hill and all of Santa Clara County; other areas by request
Pawsitive Pals Dog Training
Nannette Morgan, BA, CPDT-KA
408.806.2021
Private lessons, behavior modification, workshops, Dogs and Storks consultations
Santa Clara County; other areas by request
The Pawsitive Professor
Lisa Carlson, CTC
650.701.1900
Group classes, private training, board & train, pre-adoption counseling, dogs with fear-based issues, working with children & their dogs
Sit Stay Wag Dog Training
Lauren Flato, VMD (Veterinarian)
408.390.1431
Private in-home training and behavior modification
South Bay to Redwood City
Stacy's Wag'N'Train
Stacy Braslau-Schneck, MA, CPDT-KA, CAP2
Group classes, private lessons, day training; basic obedience and behavior modification including aggression; family dog training
Santa Clara County, specializing in Willow Glen and Almaden Valley
Talkative Tails - Wanko Dojoh
Takako Johnson
408.605.6685
Basic obedience in Japanese, group/private training
San Jose area
The Hound Haven
Peggy McCarty, CPDT-KA, CTC
CGC Evaluator, APDT member
650.224.7707
Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mt. View, Palo Alto
Wonder Woofs
Janelle Haggett
831.634.0900
800.419.8748
Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Campbell
