share life with a playful
and Responsive dog.

Let us support you
to have a supportive dog!

We build the human-dog bond using result-based Applied Behavior Analysis, with fear-free methods.

We offer service dog training, maladaptive behavior modification, and obedience training.

As a canine behaviorist, I can help

Transform your dog's behavior to benefit their safety and your peace of mind.

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Service Dogs

We teach independence from trauma by helping you adapt to enjoy life again.

  1. Owner-trained service dog course.
  2. Refresher training for existing service dog teams.

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Pet Dogs

We teach humans and dogs how to bring out the best in each other.

1.) Obedience: Pups or older dogs & advanced tasks.

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2.) Behavior Modification: Problem behaviors/habits.

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Results Oriented

Helping humans and dogs flourish!

Training in San Francisco  –  South Bay  –  East Bay
using the Least Intrusive and Minimally Aversive (L.I.M.A.) methods

  • We enhance your dog's playful response giving you years of enjoyment together.
  • We take the guesswork out of raising a dog that loves to learn.
  • Let us help you and your dog today with a free consult.
Want to break the chains of trauma & reclaim your mobility independence?
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Service Dog Training

We train service dogs for adults and youth coping with Cognitive, Neurological, Physical, and Medical differences.

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Want to find the missing pieces for your dog's maladaptive behavior?
Behavior Modification Packages

We transform unwanted and destructive behaviors into positive alternative behaviors.

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Want to help your dog reach their full potential?
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Basic to Advanced Obedience

We utilize positive evidence-based methods and cognitive games to help dogs of all ages with basic life skills.

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Feeling stuck? Have limited mobility?
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your mobility & independence.
Service Dog Training

We train service dogs for adults and youth coping with Cognitive, Neurological, Physical, and Medical differences.

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Frustrated by your dog's outbursts?
Does your dog rule the walk?
Discover the secrets to get more quality time
and less chaos by touching photo. 
Behavior Modification Packages

We transform unwanted and destructive behaviors into positive alternative behaviors.

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Concerned on ways to train your dog?
Learn how to unleash your dog's best self by touching photo.
Basic to Advanced Obedience

We utilize positive evidence-based methods and cognitive games to help dogs of all ages with basic life skills.

Learn More
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Choose Us

To Make Your Life Simpler
and Manageable!

1. Improve relationships:  Address functions of behavior rather than the outword symptoms.

2. Communicate effectively:  Often human behavior needs to change in order for the dog to succeed.

3. Viable solutions to human and dog discourse:  Discuss ethical and humane relocation options that may be best for the human and the dog.

4. Quality of living:  Bringing you enrichment, social confidence, and mobility freedom!

Time to Let Us Help Your Dog!
More Than Cues & Obedience

We build relationships and value in
 your home & community.

What To Expect

Benefits for You and Your Dog

TRANSFORMATIONS

Some Love From Clients

Dan is wonderful with our dog and us! He has a written plan of our sessions that he shares with us so that we can reinforce the training. He is practical and flexible but focused on getting a good outcome. He makes everything fun! A true pro!
Karin
Calistoga
Dan did a great job in helping me teach my dog. He is well organized and has lesson plans for each training session. He is always willing to help and it was a pleasure working with him. I plan on taking his advance courses when the time comes.
Gordon
San Francisco
Dan is very knowledgable, thorough, detail-oriented, kind, compassionate, and patient. Sets clear expectations and objectives and provides a comprehensive, detailed rehabilitation/training plan and recommendations. Great working with him.
Vince
San Francisco
Dan is a very kind and through trainer who helped my dog & myself understand each other much better, while helping curb some “problematic” behaviors.
Naim
Daly City
Dan was really great … walking us through what we need to know and learn in training Brie. He is very thorough of his plans. We are excited to learn more from him,
Rosette
Danville
Dan was very professional and respectful. He arrived promptly and taught us multiple methods that allowed the dog to think. We feel much more confident and excited in forming a bond with our dog now. Thanks Dan!
Coeinne
Oakland
Dan from dogHeart was very helpful. He helped us with not pulling on the lease and door dashing. The assessment comes back with 20-page detailed instructions on how to train your dog with the points of concern. He is very experienced and has a degree in dog training/ behavior so would definitely recommend even for the assessment if you are having problems with your dog or want them to listen better!
Kierstan
Redwood City
Dan was excellent!! Dan reinforced all the training with written instructions for me for future reference. This was not my first dog but it was the first time I used a trainer, and Dan gave me a lot of new techniques to use to keep my dog focused on success for both of us. I also like the idea that now Dan will be available if I need him for future issues.
Marianna
Berkeley
We both felt that Dan taught us so much more than we had learned prior by reading books and watching YouTube videos. His ability to point out and explain, in real-time, details of our dog’s behavior has remained valuable in the weeks after our lessons have ended.
Matthew
San Francisco
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Karin
Calistoga
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Gordon
San Francisco
Vince
San Francisco
Naim
Daly City
Rosette
Danville
Coeinne
Oakland
Kierstan
Redwood City
Marianna
Berkeley
Matthew
San Francisco
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The Cainine Science Symposium
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Empower busy people to unleash an amazing dog.

Transform walks you dread to wags you love.

Teach Service Dogs how to help you navigate life.

Contact: Info@doghearttraining.com

Time to Let Us Help Your Dog!

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Mobility Freedom with a Service Dog!

We can Help you

Be the Person Your Dog Believes You Are!

Don’t shy away, help your dog the best way you can with dogHEART Training!

Start with a Free Consult Info@doghearttraining.com

Matthew
San Francisco
We both felt that Dan taught us so much more than we had learned prior by reading books and watching YouTube videos. His ability to point out and explain, in real-time, details of our dog’s behavior has remained valuable in the weeks after our lessons have ended.
Marianna
Berkeley
Dan was excellent!! Dan reinforced all the training with written instructions for me for future reference. This was not my first dog but it was the first time I used a trainer, and Dan gave me a lot of new techniques to use to keep my dog focused on success for both of us. I also like the idea that now Dan will be available if I need him for future issues.
Kierstan
Redwood City
Dan from dogHeart was very helpful. He helped us with not pulling on the lease and door dashing. The assessment comes back with 20-page detailed instructions on how to train your dog with the points of concern. He is very experienced and has a degree in dog training/ behavior so would definitely recommend even for the assessment if you are having problems with your dog or want them to listen better!
Coeinne
Oakland
Dan was very professional and respectful. He arrived promptly and taught us multiple methods that allowed the dog to think. We feel much more confident and excited in forming a bond with our dog now. Thanks Dan!
Rosette
Danville
Dan was really great … walking us through what we need to know and learn in training Brie. He is very thorough of his plans. We are excited to learn more from him,
Naim
Daly City
Dan is a very kind and through trainer who helped my dog & myself understand each other much better, while helping curb some “problematic” behaviors.
Dog Chewing Treats
Gordon
San Francisco
Dan did a great job in helping me teach my dog. He is well organized and has lesson plans for each training session. He is always willing to help and it was a pleasure working with him. I plan on taking his advance courses when the time comes.
Husky Puppy
Karin
Calistoga
Dan is wonderful with our dog and us! He has a written plan of our sessions that he shares with us so that we can reinforce the training. He is practical and flexible but focused on getting a good outcome. He makes everything fun! A true pro!
Vince
San Francisco
Dan is very knowledgable, thorough, detail-oriented, kind, compassionate, and patient. Sets clear expectations and objectives and provides a comprehensive, detailed rehabilitation/training plan and recommendations. Great working with him.

Help your dog with a Free Consult

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