Animal Magnetism

Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies 6 weeks to 6 months old and covers bite inhibition, socialization, housebreaking, chewing, and basic commands like sit, down, stay, come, and leave it. Basic Obedience is for dogs 6 months and older, lasting 8 weeks with focus on house manners, loose-leash walking, and behavior modification for barking and jumping. Rattlesnake avoidance training uses controlled exposure to live snakes and electronic collar cues at low levels, teaching dogs to avoid sight, sound, and scent of rattlesnakes without physical contact. Training occurs in the client’s home or preferred outdoor location.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten: $300 for 6 weekly 1-hour sessions. Basic Obedience: $350 for 8 weekly 45-minute sessions. Rattlesnake and toad avoidance training is offered as private, on-property sessions with pricing not specified but available upon request.

Policies

Vet records are required for group classes, including DA2PP, rabies, Bordetella, flea/tick control, and fecal exam. Dogs with intestinal parasites may still attend if under treatment. Clients may submit records via fax, email, or in person. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Animal Magnetism, owned and operated by Dr. Vanya Moreno, Ph.D., is a dog and cat training business based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in positive, owner-focused training that takes place primarily in the home environment where 90% of owner-pet interaction occurs. Dr. Vanya provides private in-home lessons, puppy kindergarten, and basic obedience classes, with a strong emphasis on teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their pets to strengthen their bond. She also offers specialized rattlesnake and toad avoidance training, conducted on the client’s property or favorite walking areas, using humane, low-level electronic collar techniques without direct contact between the dog and the animal. Her methods are grounded in animal behavior science, and she is certified as an expert witness in dog behavior by the Arizona Superior Court.

Dr. Vanya’s training programs are designed for dogs of all ages, from puppies to adults, and include behavior modification for issues like fearfulness, jumping, barking, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. She also provides behavioral education for veterinarians and their staff. Her approach is gentle, science-based, and highly personalized, with many clients reporting life-changing results for both pets and owners.

She shares her home with three cats and two dogs — a Belgian Malinois and a Pit Bull — and her deep personal connection to animals informs her compassionate, expert-led training style.

Accomplishments

Dr. Vanya Moreno holds a Ph.D. in Animal Behavior from the University of Arizona, with dissertation research on zebra finch song choice. She studied under Dr. Irene Pepperberg with Alex the African grey parrot. She is a certified expert witness in dog behavior for the Arizona Superior Court. She has been training pets since 1997 and provides continuing education for veterinarians in the Tucson area.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients should call (520)-440-5040 or email animalmagnetism@cox.net to schedule services. Private in-home lessons and rattlesnake training are arranged by direct contact. Group classes require advance reservation and submission of vet records prior to the first session.