Dogs in Good Hands

Dogs in Good Hands Carla Braden of Dogs in Good Hands is dedicated to science-based dog-friendly training methods. Does your dog need help becoming more comfortable and confident?

Hitting some bumps in the road of with life your dog? Frustrated or scared by your dog's behavior and wondering whose advice to trust? I seek to decrease tension on both ends of the leash by helping people and dogs understand each other better. My goal is to improve the life you and your dog live together. I use dog-friendly training methods that do not rely on pain or fear to motivate behavior ch

anges. Positive reinforcement training helps your dog want to do what you want him to do! The methods I use are those endorsed by the most well-educated in the dog training world: veterinary behaviorists and certified applied animal behaviorists (PhD’s in animal behavior who are dog behavior consultants). My dog training mentor, Pat Miller, is a world-renowned trainer and author. I frequently attend continuing education seminars, workshops, and conferences in dog behavior and training, and teach some classes of my own. Whether you need help with manners, anxiety, fear, aggression, or fun tricks, rest assured your dog or cat is in good hands.

Xanadu’s adopter is thinking she might make a good therapy dog. From what I hear, it sounds like she’s already been doin...
10/17/2025

Xanadu’s adopter is thinking she might make a good therapy dog. From what I hear, it sounds like she’s already been doing her job in the community. I don’t know, I kind of feel like my work here is done 😊

Formerly known as Berry Turnover at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

After Bo’s family adopted him from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, they asked for help with the number one thing p...
09/04/2025

After Bo’s family adopted him from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, they asked for help with the number one thing parents with young kids request: limiting mouthing from those sharp sharky puppy teeth!

Porter from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is enjoying training and his new family ❤️😁
09/03/2025

Porter from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is enjoying training and his new family ❤️😁

Play with your dog 🤗
02/03/2025

Play with your dog 🤗

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I let Calvin lead me where he wanted to go and he blew past The Parish, where I thought he wanted to go for pizza (maybe...
01/28/2025

I let Calvin lead me where he wanted to go and he blew past The Parish, where I thought he wanted to go for pizza (maybe because their doors were closed) and took me into The Wishbone Pet Co., then sat at the medium bully sticks like he was alerting to his find 😁 I talked him into a chicken No Hide because I think he does better with chicken. Thanks for our goodies, Wishbone Pet Co.!

Hope you’re ringing in the New Year with some fun with your dog!
01/01/2025

Hope you’re ringing in the New Year with some fun with your dog!

Happy Holidays from me and Calvin! We are doing an in-home petsit & train with some client dogs for a couple of weeks, b...
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from me and Calvin!

We are doing an in-home petsit & train with some client dogs for a couple of weeks, but I’ll be fielding scheduling emails. Have fun with your dogs! 🌲🌊☀️🐕

One of my favorite dog accessories is the light up noxgear tracer vest for humans. It is lightweight, reflective, has a ...
12/21/2024

One of my favorite dog accessories is the light up noxgear tracer vest for humans. It is lightweight, reflective, has a variety of light options, and I rarely have to change the batteries. I wear it backward so the light pack helps light my path. I find the light noxgear sells separately to light your path painfully bright and don’t want the dog to have to look into it.

12/17/2024
Increased risk of sneaker waves the next few days--keep pups farther from the water.
11/20/2024

Increased risk of sneaker waves the next few days--keep pups farther from the water.

Dangerous wave action associated with the onset of the strong Atmospheric River will result in hazardous swimming and surf conditions the next few days. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the water from rocks, jetties and beaches. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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Does your dog need help becoming more comfortable and confident? Hitting some bumps in the road of with life your dog? Frustrated or scared by your dog's behavior and wondering whose advice to trust? I seek to decrease tension on both ends of the leash by helping people and dogs understand each other better. My goal is to improve the life you and your dog live together. I use dog-friendly training methods that do not rely on pain or fear to motivate behavior changes. Positive reinforcement training helps your dog want to do what you want him to do! The methods I use are those endorsed by the most well-educated in the dog training world: veterinary behaviorists and certified applied animal behaviorists (PhD’s in animal behavior who are dog behavior consultants). My dog training mentor, Pat Miller, is a world-renowned trainer and author. I frequently attend continuing education seminars, workshops, and conferences in dog behavior and training, and teach some classes of my own. I also offer visits for exercise, mental stimulation (read: fun!), and company for both dogs and cats! Whether you need help with manners, anxiety, fear, aggression, fun tricks, or care while you're out, rest assured your dog or cat is in good hands.