Ellen The Dog Trainer

17/06/2024

Folks, fireworks can be the worst nightmare experience for most animals. Until we can create with drones, please be proactive with a plan for your pooch! Animal Care Clinic SLO is an excellent resource. NOW is the time to test a calming aid or practice your desensitization training or experiment with super cool enrichment or drive to a quiet destination. Or, all of the above! Knowing what you will do for your animals during any July 4th fireworks, is really important. Can’t stress this enough.

07/06/2024

It’s that time again! Please join me for another round of Puppy Training! Come learn the basics and… oh so much more!! Plus, our sponsors deliver some amazing gift bags. Only 4 spots left! Sign up today!

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who take such great care in loving their fur babies.

04/05/2024

Memes that made me laugh out loud this week.

Of course this is the way of life with our pet dogs! They are social creatures, social sleepers, they can mimic our behavior, like sitting on the sofa. It’s not domination, it’s a desire to be near you.

How we react or what boundaries we desire is the difference. Don’t want your dog sleeping with you, that’s totally okay! Don’t want them up on the sofa? That’s fine, too. But if you want those things, it’s normal and natural.

Now of course there are situations where everyone gets confused and problems can arise. If your dog’s emotions run high in these situations, that’s a problem! Contact me. But for most, it’s not an issue.

So go ahead… Watch Netflix with your dog next to you, spoon together on those cold nights. It’s all okay in my book.

02/05/2024

Congratulations to Animal Care Clinic SLO! I am grateful for their behavior services to my private clients and have really enjoyed getting to work with a few members of the staff and their furry campions. Super Super!!

29/04/2024

Thank you Central Coast puppy families! What a joy to spend the time with you. I love the commitment Farm Supply has to our community, especially with a focus on families with dogs. Can’t wait for our Puppy Class starting this Saturday!

We’d like to thank everyone who came out to our clinic on Saturday! And a special thank you to our sponsors KONG, RedBarn, and Canidae for making this event happen.

We enjoyed learning about you and your new best friends. 🐶

Don’t forget we have two spots left for our first series of Puppy Training classes starting May 4th. Visit the link in our bio and sign up today.

22/04/2024

21/04/2024

Working on my Puppy Love Clinic presentation today with Skittles by my side. He's been such a dream dog for soooo many puppies. He has always been gentle in his touch, sure in his direction, confident as an elder - benevolent in his actions. He's taught how to share resources, pass by scary things, walk on a lead, greet people, how to be together while not engaging in play, how to learn new tricks and to settle in a bed... and those are just a few behaviors!

Although Puppy Love Clinic is for people only (no dogs) he will most definitely be there in spirit!

We've had lots of puppies in our lives, but here is Skittles with just a few of his many students.

15/04/2024

Oh, I must admit to blushing on “renowned” but I am so honored to be in this role with Farm Supply Company. I take what I do very seriously, staying on top of the latest in canine behavior. The benefits of that is the joy in passing it on to you! There’s no better feeling than seeing your dog thrive in our wacky human world.

Meet our new partner Ellen Naumann!

Renowned as the Central Coast's top dog behavior expert, she brings over 15 years of experience to the table. As a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor, she's assisted numerous families, employing positive reinforcement techniques to transform behaviors. Whether it's puppies or seniors, Ellen is committed to facilitating harmony between dogs and their human companions.

Join us on April 27th at the San Luis Obispo store from 10 -12 to hear Ellen present her Puppy Love 101 Clinic. Ellen will discuss potty training, appropriate outlets for mouthing and chewing, safe socialization for dogs and people, acclimation to car rides, surfaces, noises, and so much more. This event will focus on new puppy parents so please leave your puppy at home. Save your seat today at https://ellenthedogtrainer.com/puppy-love-event/ 🐶🐾❤️

11/04/2024

National Pet Day… just today?? Thank you Skittles for 10+ years helping so many dogs learn from you. Just today, you gave Flynn and his mom the opportunity to successfully meet on another dog on lead. You, my love, are awesomeness beyond measure. Thank you, Skittles!

09/04/2024

Puppies are so adorable AND fascinating AND a challenge! Thank you Farm Supply Company for creating this super event for our community. Even if you don't have a puppy (yet?) our event will deliver all sorts of good info. **Humans Only**

Admission FREE - Register At
ellenthedogtrainer.com/puppy-clinic/

07/04/2024

What?! Puppies use their mouths on us and our stuff? Oh my goodness...

It’s true. All puppies use their mouths, especially when adult teeth begin to appear around the age of three months, continuing...

06/04/2024

Puppy Love! Join us April 27th to learn all things puppies! Thanks to Farm Supply Company for supporting dog families across the Central Coast with this Free learning event!

25/03/2024

Woo Hoo! I am so excited to share the news that Farm Supply Company along with sponsors Kong, Red Barn and Canidae and I, are working together to bring FREE educational events to the Central Coast. We'll be sharing all things "dog" starting with our first event April 27th.

Puppy Love - Creating a Healthy Happy Life with Your Puppy!

This Puppy Clinic is for humans only, giving attendees the chance to learn without the pressure or worry about their puppy being present.

We follow up this event with a six-week puppy class taking place on Saturdays at the Farm Supply location on Tank Farm in San Luis Obispo. Our sponsors have already put together some pretty fabulous gift bags with Kong toys, Red Barn Chew-A-Bulls and a bag of Canidea dog food. Only six spots available!

Perfect Puppy Class - Life Skills for You and Your Puppy
https://ellenthedogtrainer.com/puppy-love-event/

Our next two free events will be in August and October.
- Reduce Reactivity - Understanding and Resolving Reactivity on Leash.
- Speak Dog - Becoming Fluent in Dog Body Language.

Farm Supply Company offers only the highest quality products for your dog, whether it's food, toys or equipment. As a professional trainer who lives and breathes quality care and expert training, I am honored to be aligned with Farm Supply Company and their sponsors.

21/03/2024

My dog Skittles has been walking with me for over ten years. From mountain terrain to the sandy beaches of our beloved Central Coast, we have covered thousands of miles. The delight we both find in nature is indescribable!

We are both experiencing the passage of time which is what inspired this poem. Our walks are less in duration and more in the destination. If you have a senior dog, what is it like for you?

30/01/2024

Puppy or Senior?

Honey is a senior!
She is learning a basic puppy behavior: traveling in a crate while riding in a car. A soft crate for travel is a wonderful behavior for small dogs, no matter the age.

See...you can teach an old dog new tricks!

04/01/2024

Mentoring is one of the great opportunities for me as a trainer. It introduces me to some amazing humans and I love watching them shine as trainers. If there is just one thing to come out of our time together, it is the inspiration they bring me to keep on learning. Congratulations Leash Wonders Training. Thanks for the tag.

Employees of LWT

Alayna
I’ve been working with dogs since 2011 and professionally since 2019. In that time I apprenticed under , graduated from mobility service dog course, became an evaluator and graduated from specialized dog trainer course in 2022. I read and watched everything I could get my hands on and learned a lot through trial and error.
Fun fact: reactive dogs are some of my favorites to work with

Fenrir
HnrCH-B TDCH TDCH-M Daesyn’s Devourer of Suns and Gods AtoZ BCAT BH-VT BTC24 CGCA CGCU SPOT-ON TKE T3 VHMA VHMP VSWB 2K-9
Bought from to be my service dog which escalated to being my demo, performance and conformation dog. He performs in a handful of sports both competitively and as a hobby in his free time.
Fun fact: Fenrir has multiple breed firsts and thoroughly enjoys bike jouring

Moki
Aphrodite’s Consequence CGCA CGCU NTD TKA VHMA 2K9
Early 2015-11/24/23
The dog who started it all and is our logo

23/12/2023

Happy Holidays Central Coast Family! What a tremendous year filled with so many success stories: so many happy dogs and even happier humans!

To all of my clients, thank you. Thank you for trusting me with your most precious pet. You know I loved every minute of our time together.

To future clients or anyone visiting my page, thank you! In the new year, you’ll see much more from me to help you, help your dog.

I’m excited to share in 2024 so stay tuned! Happy Holidays!

Ellen & Skittles

29/04/2023

Bravo.

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

15/03/2023

Backstage at the Monterey Aquarium with Pinniped Trainer, Niece Claire. Spot the Training Notes for the Giant Sea Bass… looks a tad familiar!

13/03/2023

27/04/2021