Unleash the
BEST
in your best friend
ELITE DOG TRAINING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ABOUT
Thoughtful Canines is about training through understanding.
If your dog is causing frustration and confusion, we can help to bridge the gap between your needs and their needs.
Be it basic skills you wish they'd get or behavior issues that have you stuck, our expertise and 10+ years experience are at your disposal.
Services:
Behavior Consultations
Private Training Lessons
Board and Train
Specializing in:
Puppy Training & Preparedness
Obedience Training
Behavior Modification and Reactivity
Why choose us?
Did you know that dog training is a completely unregulated industry? With 10+ years of experience, certification from a respected organization, and a commitment to continuing education, we offer effective training that you can trust.
We focus on creating long-term solutions, working with your dog instead of against them, by addressing daily routines and habits that lead to “problem” behaviors. Our goal is always to meet you and your dog where you are and get you working to where you want to be, using positive reinforcement, force-free methods.
All training for new clients begins with a virtual Behavior Consultation to review our training methods, discuss goals and lifestyle, and complete a behavior evaluation on the dog (yes, this can be done online!).
We create customized training plans based around you and your dog, to get you to your goals as efficiently as possible!
PHILOSOPHY
Our training methods are driven by science-based research and understanding, striving to build strong relationships between owners and their dogs.
We believe in force-free dog training, working to address the cause of your dog’s behavior, not just the symptoms.
Ready to begin your training journey? Browse available services and book a consultation to get started!
Still deciding?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone call to determine if we’re the best fit for you!
Trainer
Chelsea Joubert is CPDT-KA certified and specializes in behavior modification, including fear and leash reactivity, basic obedience and socialization training.
TESTIMONIALS
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Chelsea was a great trainer! Our dog Harold was highly reactive, and she worked with him patiently to get him comfortable with people coming into our home — he's a much better host now! Would highly recommend Chelsea for her thoughtful approach.
— Lars S.
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Chelsea has helped me with several of my dogs over the years, from basic manners for my Golden Retriever puppies, to guidance with reactivity for my anxious Duck Toller. Her positive reinforcement training philosophy helped me raise my dogs to be confident and well-adjusted, with excellent manners. I highly recommend Chelsea, and will continue to seek her out for help with future dogs.
— M.R. Mandell
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There are many so-called "dog trainers" out there. However, there are very few that are competent, caring, and up-to-date on the most current behavioral science research. Anyone can use punishment and force to "train" a dog. In this fear-based scenario, the main thing that the dog learns is to avoid punishment and pain. Chelsea, however, teaches her human clients how to build bonds with their dogs - bonds that are not built on fear, but instead built on trust and a true understanding of what the dogs are needing and what is underlying the dogs behavior.
— Laura P.
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