Doggie Tech
Ranked #1 in Valley Center and #86 in California
Service area: Serving Escondido, Bonsall, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Ranch Bernardo, Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Valley Center, Temecula, Fallbrook, Scripps Ranch, Encinitas, Ramona, Solana Beach, La Jolla, San Diego in California.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Large
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Doggie Tech provides tailored training programs designed to fit the specific needs of the dog, family, and schedule. Immediate help is available through the 911 Training package, which includes a manual download and a 1-hour phone or Zoom consultation. In-person 3-hour consultations are offered to provide foundational knowledge, explain the root causes of behavioral problems, and outline effective treatments for common, rare, or undiagnosed behaviors. For self-paced learning, clients can purchase the Doggie Tech Manual and a double DVD presentation. An extensive package includes the manual, DVDs, and unlimited phone/Zoom consultations, providing ongoing support and personalized coaching for the life of the dog.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Doggie Tech offers a 911 Training package, which includes a manual download and a 1-hour phone/Zoom consult, for $50. A 3-hour in-person consultation with Shannon Schaefer is available for $100. The Doggie Tech Manual and two DVDs can be purchased for $40 plus $8 shipping. A comprehensive package, including the manual, DVDs, and unlimited phone/Zoom consults, is priced at $375 plus $8 shipping. Telephone inquiries are free of charge.
Policies
Telephone inquiries are provided free of charge. For clients who purchase the package with unlimited phone/Zoom consults, Shannon Schaefer offers ongoing support for the life of their dog, allowing them to call for future issues without additional payment.
Testimonials
“When my dog Bucky came to me he had been abused when he was very young. He needed to get past that and become a service dog to me and provide hospital and trauma therapy as my partner in serving others. He seemed nervous and tended to pull and show fear regularly. Once he calmed he was a precious dog so we knew that he had the potential. Shannon knew immediately what needed to happen, trained me and then Bucky so we could be a successful team. A little over a year later, Bucky is amazing. His gentle manner draws people to him so he can be a great therapy dog. He is able to do his job calmly without the fear that was so obvious when I got him. People always describe him as “look how calm he is … he is so mellow!” which would have never been said before she started our training. I highly recommend Shannon for her gentle honesty, direct and clear instruction, her ability to evaluate both the animal and the handler and get the best out of both.”
– David E.
“After we adopted our dog, an Akita Inu mix, from a local shelter and found that she had a lot of fear responses, running from us when we approached her, we were referred to Shannon by two others who had used her services for dog training. Shannon’s methods helped our dog get the confidence she needed to be an excellent family member. Now, she is much more personable and is a great watchdog, doing her perceived job to protect us. We credit Shannon for working hard with us and trying different methods to achieve desired results. In addition to having a great companion, she is terrific out on walks and neighbors marvel at her good behavior in their’s and their dog’s presence. While their dogs are barking, growling, and acting up, she is sitting quietly while waiting for them to pass. We recommend Shannon for any dog training needs you have. Note that Shannon is with you for the life of your dog so, if trouble comes up in the future, you can call her again without paying more. That’s a great service.”
– Mary B.
“Shannon was recommended to me by someone who had frequently witnessed the degree of difficulty I was experiencing with my 10 month old pitbull mix Maya. I had owned a number of dogs but never one so intractable and unresponsive to me and my by the book every mans training methods. Within the first hour of meeting Shannon I knew she was different in only the most positive ways. Over thirty years in the profession of canine behavior distilled into an unusually comprehensive approach using an exact process which if adhered to does not fail to work, and sometimes like magic. Maya had been mistreated and very much neglected during her first life, the negative experiences manifested as frenetic behaviors sometimes even appearing with a face of aggression. Not good. Lucky for me and Maya, Shannon teaches incredibly effective methods for turning a canine/human relationship from what it might have been to what it should be. I couldn’t be more grateful to her for among other things her patience, perseverance and encouragement. Not to mention she’s one great storyteller.”
– Christina K.
About the Trainer
Doggie Tech is a dog training business founded by Shannon Schaefer, a Certified Canine Behavioral Specialist. She graduated from The Cobb Center in 1979, a school whose curriculum was approved by the Office of Private Post-Secondary Education in California. This certification is no longer available, making her education and expertise unique.
Shannon Schaefer employs a complete approach to dog training, emphasizing clear and concise direction without the use of treats, clickers, cuffing, scruff-shaking, spike-collars, pushing, shoving, or pinching the neck. Her methods are designed to solve current problems without creating future behavioral issues. She is also a co-founder of the Rx Pets Program in the Palomar Pomerado Health System.
Doggie Tech offers tailored training around the dog, family, and schedule, providing immediate help for various dog and puppy problems. Shannon Schaefer is an author, lecturer, and former radio talk show host, having appeared on national and international television. For clients who opt for unlimited consultations, she provides ongoing support for the life of their dog.
Accomplishments
Shannon Schaefer, the founder of Doggie Tech, is a Certified Canine Behavioral Specialist, having received her certification in 1979 from The Cobb Center, a school approved by the State of California. She is also a co-founder of the Rx Pets Program within the Palomar Pomerado Health System. Ms. Schaefer is an accomplished author, having completed her second book and an accompanying videotape series (now a double DVD presentation) in 1984. Her expertise has led to appearances on national and international television, including “The 700 Club,” and she hosted “Doggietalk – A Radio Talk Show” in San Diego for 10 years.
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients can call (760) 745-1011 for hands-on private help or for free telephone inquiries. Immediate help resources are available through the “CLIPS WITH TIPS” page. Further details about Doggie Tech consultations and products can be found on the “PRODUCTS” page. Zoom training is also offered.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking