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Certified Dog Training

Private Dog Training

1 on 1, In-Home, Flexible, Customizable

Puppy Training

Adult Dog Training

Basic Obedience

Intermediate Obedience

Advanced Obedience

Behavior Modification

Psychiatric Service Dog Training

Therapy Dog Training

Puppy Consulting

Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Place, Drop It, Leave It, Off, On, Touch, etc.

Potty Training, Crate Training, Threshold Training, Leash Training, Socialization Training,

Barking, Chewing, Jumping, Mouthing

Confidence Building, "Do Nothing" Training, Handling Training

Separation Anxiety, Environmental Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Reactivity, Fear, Over Arousal

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Why Choose Sandy Paws?

The dog training industry is unfortunately unregulated, meaning anyone can claim to be a "dog trainer" and advertise as such. This is exactly why certifications, education, and experience are so crucial when choosing a qualified trainer for your dog. I’m truly grateful that dog training is both my passion and profession! To learn more, please visit Meet SPSB Owner Serena for More Information!

Certification

Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) 
by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers


Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABC-DT) 
by Animal Behavior College

Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
by the American Kennel Club (AKC)

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Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Minor in Occupational Science
from the University of Southern California

Commitment to Continuing Education by attending Seminars and Conferences, taking Online Courses, and keeping up with Dog Training Literature

 

BH150 Management For Reactive Dogs

Dogs with Big Feelings Conference 2022

The Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers Conference 2024

Clicker Expo 2025

Professional Experience

Extensive Animal Experience

 

Veterinary Assistant Experience

 

Volunteer Experience

 

Dog Training Internships, Mentorships, & Schooling

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Thousands of Hours Professionally Training Dogs

Methodology

Positive Reinforcement R+ Based Training

Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA)


Humane Hierarchy

Relationship & Science Based

Fear Free

Affiliations​

Association for Professional Dog Training International​

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International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

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The Carson Animal Shelter

Personal Experience

Dog Owner of 20+ Years

Owner Trained Psychiatric Service Dog

Achieved 5 AKC Titles

Click Here to see my own pup Freddie demonstrate! 

Check out some of my Testimonials!

More Training Testimonials

Still Need Convincing?
Hear It From Just A Few Of Our Happy Owners!

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"Serena is a great trainer! She helped us raising our puppy into a teenager and building a solid foundation for him to become a great dog and also taught us to be a better humans for our pup. I honestly don't know if we would have such a good relationship with our golden if not for the course we went through together. Can't recommend Serena enough!"

Iaroslav K.

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"We had a wonderful experience working with Serena on our 14 months old Havanese puppy's reactivity (because of excitement) to other dogs. She listened to us, observed our puppy's behavior around other dogs and created a tailored training plan. Thanks to her, our dog's behavior has improved significantly. Additionally, the booking and meeting process were very convenient, and she was very flexible scheduling weekly sessions according to our availability. We highly recommend Serena to anyone needing professional dog training."

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"Serena was so amazing with my reactive pitbull rescue. She really took the time to figure out the deeper causes of her reactivity and made sure we moved at my dog’s pace. My dog, Millie, made so much progress in just a few months!"

Phoebe L.

Ekin T.

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"Our family has been extremely pleased with the training sessions we've had with Serena. She has a very calm demeanor with our energetic puppy and has guided us in the training rather than taken over herself. She has watched our interactions with the dog and corrected us which gives us the confidence to continue when she's not here."

Noreen D.

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"I own not one but TWO Dobermans. When I started with Serena we had some issues with reactivity on my older dog and my younger was just a puppy. As a young female I can easily walk both fully grown dogs in one hand thanks to Serena's dedication and patience. I am now able to travel solo with both dogs and can comfortably say I would leave them with her and her employees no problem at all. Truly a blessing to this community and couldn't be more grateful."

Hannah P.

Pricing
Packages & Pricing

*In-Person Obedience Evaluation*

 

$100/1hr

*In-Person Behavior Modification Evaluation*

 

$150/1-1.5hr

*Training Evaluations are required for all new clients requesting Training Services*

*Evaluations are not a guarantee of service*

Schedule a Training Evaluation:

Prospective Client Contact Form

Single In-Person Session

 

$150/1hr

Prepaid Packages

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4 Sessions $570 (5% Off)

8 Sessions $1,080 (10% Off)

12 Sessions $1,530 (15% off) (Best Value)

 Zoom/Facetime Online Session

 

$100/1hr

For Optimal Results: packages are to be used within a around a 12 week period, or shorter

Frequency Recommended: 1 Session/Week

Hermosa Facility

Out of Our Service Area for In-Home Training?
Not Enough Room At Your Residence For Training?
Does The Training You Want To Accomplish Require A Different Environment...?

Hermosa Facility

No Problem!

The Sandy Paws South Bay Facility located in Hermosa Beach

is available for use(:

AKC Evaluations
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AKC CGC Evaluations

Professional AKC Approved CGC Evaluator

As an AKC CGC Evaluator, I offer testing that upon successful completion, allows your dog to receive an official AKC title. Many owners use these testing programs as an indicator of the standard of dog behavior, for use toward becoming a therapy dog or service dog, or to simply build a better relationship between dog and owner.

 

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Program, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Video Home Manners, and Trick Dog Tests. 

$50 / In-Person Evaluation

$25 / Online Video Submission

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