Any good Southern California trainers/behaviorists for aggression issues?

BGSD · 01-01-2012, 07:59 PM

This sub-forum doesn't seem very active. But does anyone know of any good behaviorists/trainers that are qualified/experienced in dealing with aggression issues in large breeds like the GSD?

I'm in the So Cal area, and it's really hard to distinguish between the Mickey Mouse trainers and the good ones.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-01-2012, 09:35 PM

Have you tried here? Dog Trainer Search

law1558 · 01-01-2012, 10:02 PM

BGSD - I posted on the other thread, but since I'm also in So Cal, posting here also seems appropriate.

My dog and I are working with OJ Knighten (www.OJK9Coach.com) as he is affiliated wtih the rescue where we got our dog. He's hosting group classes at the rescue, which has been great, because all the dogs in the class are GSDs and all are rescues, so we get not only some training skills, but also a lot of insight as to why our dogs do the things they do.

I know that OJ offers private/group classes, but I have no idea what he charges. We get a deal through the rescue ($30/per class) and I'll be taking advantage of his expertise for as long as I can.

Goose · 01-09-2012, 08:54 PM

I live in Long Beach and have yet to find one that stands out. I too hope for some good responses........my dog has the same issues.

CeCe · 01-09-2012, 08:59 PM

Ask your local shepherd rescue (either German shep rescue of OC or Coastal) who they recommend. Some rescues have trainers listed on their site.

mycobraracr · 01-09-2012, 09:49 PM

<H1>Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles is another one.

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law1558 · 01-10-2012, 01:11 AM

Westside German Shepherd Rescue =OJ Knighten

**lhczth** · 01-13-2012, 04:14 PM

I would highly recommend Anne Kent at Adler Stein Kennels in Saugus, CA. I doubt you will find anyone more qualified to work with GSD and she specializes in dealing with aggression issues.

Adler-Stein-Kennels-News, Los-Angeles-German-Shepherds

righton · 02-10-2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGSD

This sub-forum doesn't seem very active. But does anyone know of any good behaviorists/trainers that are qualified/experienced in dealing with aggression issues in large breeds like the GSD?

I'm in the So Cal area, and it's really hard to distinguish between the Mickey Mouse trainers and the good ones.

still looking? i have my GSD trained by Jeff Todd. Really good trainer and he has excellent program. He's in Sherman Oaks/North Hollywood area. 818 968 9422 - Jeff. Tell him Zeus sent you.

01-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGSD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 450	Any good Southern California trainers/behaviorists for aggression issues? This sub-forum doesn't seem very active. But does anyone know of any good behaviorists/trainers that are qualified/experienced in dealing with aggression issues in large breeds like the GSD? I'm in the So Cal area, and it's really hard to distinguish between the Mickey Mouse trainers and the good ones. __________________ The misery of keeping a dog is his dying so soon. But, to be sure, if he lived for fifty years and then died, what would become of me? - Sir Walter Scott

01-01-2012, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	Have you tried here? Dog Trainer Search __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-01-2012, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
law1558 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 313	BGSD - I posted on the other thread, but since I'm also in So Cal, posting here also seems appropriate. My dog and I are working with OJ Knighten (www.OJK9Coach.com) as he is affiliated wtih the rescue where we got our dog. He's hosting group classes at the rescue, which has been great, because all the dogs in the class are GSDs and all are rescues, so we get not only some training skills, but also a lot of insight as to why our dogs do the things they do. I know that OJ offers private/group classes, but I have no idea what he charges. We get a deal through the rescue ($30/per class) and I'll be taking advantage of his expertise for as long as I can. __________________ ________________________________ Beau-GSD (Rescue) Kona-GSD (Always in our hearts...miss you) Zeus-GSD (1999-2011) Ica-GSD (1999-2008) Lobo-GSD (1991-1998) Cagney-Dobie (1990-1997) "In dog training, jerk is a noun, not a verb."

01-10-2012, 01:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
law1558 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 313	Westside German Shepherd Rescue =OJ Knighten __________________ ________________________________ Beau-GSD (Rescue) Kona-GSD (Always in our hearts...miss you) Zeus-GSD (1999-2011) Ica-GSD (1999-2008) Lobo-GSD (1991-1998) Cagney-Dobie (1990-1997) "In dog training, jerk is a noun, not a verb."

01-13-2012, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,697	I would highly recommend Anne Kent at Adler Stein Kennels in Saugus, CA. I doubt you will find anyone more qualified to work with GSD and she specializes in dealing with aggression issues. Adler-Stein-Kennels-News, Los-Angeles-German-Shepherds __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

01-09-2012, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goose Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 59	I live in Long Beach and have yet to find one that stands out. I too hope for some good responses........my dog has the same issues.

01-09-2012, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Ask your local shepherd rescue (either German shep rescue of OC or Coastal) who they recommend. Some rescues have trainers listed on their site.

01-09-2012, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
mycobraracr Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 520	<H1>Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles is another one. </H1>

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