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Consultation

A consultation is a one hour in-home or video conference where we cover the behavior, the environment and your training objectives. This experience is the foundation towards progress. All training begins with a consultation.

In Person Dog Training & Behavior Modification

I work one on one with you where your dog’s behavior is happening. Is it in the home? Out on the walk? At the office? After our consultation, we will work together in sessions that are usually an hour long. In our time together, we work towards not only solving problem behavior(s) but building mutual trust. You will learn to Speak Dog! You will learn why your dog does what they do. You will learn simple solutions that will last a lifetime.

All clients receive a personalized Google Classroom complete with professionally produced videos that support our work together.

I serve the Central Coast of California including San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Atascadero and surrounding areas.

I'd highly recommend working with Ellen. She has a tremendous depth of knowledge…and teaches so much more than just sit and stay. Starting our puppy at 9 weeks for one-on-one training at our home was very beneficial. I am glad we did not miss valuable training time waiting for all his vaccines to be completed!

K & Barley

Virtual Online Training

Advances in technology, along with my experience in working with trainers and pet families around the United States, gives me the unique skills to offer training/behavior services using video phone/computer conferencing. I’m still here to help you, just with the use of today’s technology! Video conferencing is convenient and can still be highly effective.

I was skeptical that Ellen could help me from a distance. I was thrilled to find out that her remote training was just as easy to follow and her step by step instructions on how to desensitize Raine from her fears have worked wonders. Ellen taught me how to recognize behaviors so that I could react properly, led me through exercises that gained Raine’s trust and gave me specific strategies to handle her skittishness and fears. Raine is now is a happy well adjusted pup who is beautifully behaved!

Karen & Raine

Private Coaching for Dog Trainers

As a veteran CBATI and former head of certification in BAT, I am uniquely qualified to coach trainers, both new and experienced, on issues related to reactivity. My experience includes teaching in-person workshops, webinars, consultations to shelters/humane societies and virtual coaching one-on-one for individual trainers.

Dog training is evolving and Ellen is ahead of the curve with her welfare first approach. She has a way of connecting with people that accelerates their ability to connect with their dogs. With that said, she is not afraid to take the wheel and show a pet parent what's possible with their dog. I am professional trainer myself. I have sought out Ellen as a mentor and have learned so much from her. Everything she does seems effortless which speaks volumes of her comfort in working with a variety of people and dogs. I highly recommend her to everyone who has a dog.

Building Bonds, Dog Training Tucson, AZ

Excellent

Based on 62 reviews

Bobbie Cunningham

2024-08-16

Ellen is the absolute BEST. She is so kind, patient, and extremely receptive when it comes to dog behavior. I honestly noticed a difference after one session with Ellen. Our 2 year old rescue pup (shepherd mix) had food anxiety, was very jumpy, was a runner, and was destructive out in the yard. Ellen taught us some simple games and commands to give her, and she was so eager to learn. I love Ellen's philosophy on training, and making sure it fit within our family's schedule and capacity... no mandatory daily walks, 3-5 min of training/games per day. It was all so easy once Ellen explained what our dog needed. THANK YOU ELLEN!!! You are incredible.

Kahye Yu

2024-08-16

Ellen provided us the tools, skills and knowledge to help my dog with her reactivity. She gives a good balance between theory and practical skills/exercises and is always willing to answer your questions (which I had many of) during your sessions, or even outside of your sessions. What stood out to me the most was her ability to support and empathize with you. She was kind and patient with me as I was struggling through all the aspects of reactivity and now I feel more sure of myself as an owner of a reactive dog. I look forward to building my relationship with my dog using everything we learned from Ellen.

Ashley Madden

2024-06-30

Ellen is great at working with reactive dogs and their owners. Before each session she spoke to us on the phone to let us know what to expect and how to prepare our dog. She is very observant, really honing in on small body language cues that signify anxiety, frustration, or even signs of pain. She helped us understand how our behaviors could be having a positive or negative affect on our dog. And she let our dog determine how a session would play out, stopping a little early if he became too stressed or pushing ahead a little more if he seemed ready. I would highly recommend her.

Tamara Wise

2024-06-12

Ellen was great in helping my daughter (10yr old) train her 4 month old puppy. Our puppy (chihuahua) now comes when we call her as well as sits and stays on command. My daughter has a lot of fun taking the techniques she learned from Ellen and continuing puppy training. I think it is great to teach children how to train as well as interact with dogs at a young age. I would highly recommend this training course when starting your child out with a new puppy. Thank you Ellen! I would love to get a “how to train your teenage dog” class as well!

Gianna Rea

2024-06-02

Ellen is attentive to all of her clients and really took into consideration all of my dog’s sensitivities. Trust the process. In a world of instant gratification, working to help your dog overcome fears, anxieties and previous trainings, takes time and patience. After all the knowledge and take aways from our sessions, I have seen a change in Flynn’s behaviors. He’s not perfect, but we’re working one day at a time to make each day better than before.

Gretchen G

2024-06-01

Ellen was referred to me by my dog’s vet. My dog has pretty severe fear aggression towards people she’s not used to and Ellen was so willing and excited to work with her. She is incredibly knowledgeable with behaviors and also physical aspects that may be affecting behaviors. She provides so many tools that complement her training sessions and sets a up a personalized google classroom you can always access with videos she takes during the training which is so helpful. Her training/ teaching and tools / recommendations she made helped immensely with my dog. Ellen’s prices are vey fair and she is such a pleasure to work with!

lizzy sorce

2024-05-05

Ellen is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and helpful. I specifically reached out to Ellen for her experience working with senior dogs and new behaviors, and she is really helping me understand what might be causing some behaviors, and how to manage them. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you have any questions or needs regarding your dog's behavior.

Rita Flores

2024-01-23

I was searching for a local trainer for our puppy and luckily found Ellen. The package of puppy lessons is the best money I spent thus far on our little buddy. He loves Ellen and she has great insight on how to adjust our human thoughts to be more in touch with our dog, Bernie. Her lessons have helped us earn trust with him and are shaping him into a very loving part of our family. Thank you Ellen!

patricia stirling

2024-01-12

Ellen is simply outstanding! She has made an enormous difference in the lives of our two great pyrenees and helped us to understand their unique needs and challenges. Her use of positive reinforcement makes each training session great fun for both the dogs and for us. We cannot thank her enough and recommend her wholeheartedly patricia and richard stirling

Fred Poole

2024-01-03

Ellen provided us with great advise for our very reactive dog. She provided us with the tools to help our senior rescue dog adjust to a new home and owners. This included suggesting other local professionals, appropriate supplies, and obviously the proper technique to help our dog adjust to a new environment. Her knowledge of all things regarding dealing with a pet was amazing. Her insights proved to always be on target. Ellen's personality makes training a comforting experience and she builds confidence in both the dog and the owner. I willingly recommend her services to anyone seeking assistance with their dog.

How We Work Together

What is it like?

Consultation

In Person Dog Training & Behavior Modification

Virtual Online Training

Private Coaching for Dog Trainers

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