Voted the City of Santa Monica Most Loved Pet Service 4 years in a row, our award winning and premiere dog behavior and training program offers qualified behavior modification, obedience, manners, and enrichment for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes! We offer virtual and in-home Private Dog Behavior & Training, Group Dog Training Classes, and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation and training. Our expertise is based exclusively in science, and utilizes an ethical and force-free method known as the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) with rewards and positive reinforcement. To get started with private training, we offer a FREE, no-obligation, 15 minute virtual dog training meet and greet! Let's meet!

 

Certifications: AKC CGC, BA, Cert DT

 

Designations: Certified Dog Behaviorist & Obedience Trainer

 

Job Title: Certified Dog Behaviorist & Obedience Trainer

 

Training Equipment: We utilize the science based, least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) methods exclusively: Free & Fear-Free equipment. Reward based intensives and lures. Positive reinforcement based approach to lessons, training, & treatment plans.

 

Training Philosophy: Our inclusive dog behavior and training program comprehensively addresses the mental health and diverse educational needs of all dogs. With a multitude of ways to access our offerings, we cater to every budget and lifestyle.

 

Locations Served: PRIVATE DOG TRAINING: Santa Monica, California & the Los Angeles Westside, California— GROUP DOG TRAINING CLASSES & AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PROGRAMS: Santa Monica, California — VIRTUAL DOG TRAINING: Worldwide!

 

Languages: English

 

Established in 2011, and voted the City of Santa Monica’s #1 Most Loved Pet Related Store/Service 2024, 4 years in a row, and Most Loved Independent Business, People’s Dog Training™, a Love At First Sit® program, provides qualified dog behavior and training in behavior modification, obedience, and enrichment for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes, and pet care services for cats, dogs and small pets!   About your Behaviorist & Trainer: Carmen Molinari, founder of Love At First Sit® and visionary of People’s Dog Training™, has been training dogs extensively in obedience, enrichment, and behavior modification for over 13 years. A University of California, Berkeley alum with double majors, she is a multi-certified dog trainer and behaviorist through Animal Behavior College, Fear Free Animal Trainer, and the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen™ Program. She maintains affiliations with a variety of organizations including Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. As a trusted authority in her field, Carmen has won a numerous awards, and is is sought after expert news guest for a variety of leading Los Angeles news media outlets, including KCRW Press Play with Madeline Brand, providing commentary on a variety of pet topics. She writes her own news column in Pet of the Week in the Santa Monica Daily Press, and has been featured in Spectrum News 1 Socal as their “Everyday Hero.” Her Love At First Sit® Initiative engages in charitable endeavors, including volunteering at shelters, collaborating with nonprofit organizations including CAMP, Canine Companions, Beagle Freedom Project, and monetary giving. “I strive to make an impact in maintaining the welfare of even the most vulnerable animals, and the people who love them.” Carmen Molinari