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Training begins with a detailed dog history questionnaire and service agreement. Clients receive personalized, one-on-one sessions focused on their specific goals, whether basic obedience, puppy foundations, or behavior modification. Sessions include hands-on instruction, follow-up notes, and management plans to reinforce learning at home. Virtual training is available. Programs are structured for ongoing progress, with options for intensive or weekly sessions. Boarding and day training services are offered for additional support.

Pricing Summary

Payment for initial consultation is due in full prior to the visit. Training outside a 10-mile radius incurs a $1/mile roundtrip travel fee. Packages require commitment and consistency; cancellations are not recommended and make-up sessions are rescheduled at full fee. Online sessions may substitute for in-person sessions due to weather or health concerns. Failure to follow the management plan may result in package cancellation without refund.

Policies

Initial consultation payment is required before the first visit. Cancellations are discouraged; make-up sessions are rescheduled at full fee. Training outside 10 miles incurs a $1/mile roundtrip travel fee. Failure to follow the management plan may result in package cancellation without refund. Sessions may be moved online due to weather, illness, or safety concerns, with no refund or postponement granted for such changes. Clients waive liability for any injuries related to dog behavior and agree to indemnify the trainer.

Heidi Kerr is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, offering positive reinforcement-based dog training services in Southern California. She specializes in basic obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification for issues like separation anxiety, reactivity, leash aggression, barking, chewing, and fear. Heidi works one-on-one with families to teach clear communication techniques using treats, praise, and reward-based methods, emphasizing the human-animal bond. She provides in-home training sessions and virtual options, helping owners maintain progress through personalized follow-up notes and management plans. Heidi also offers dog boarding services and has extensive experience working with shelter dogs and rescued pets, including those with complex behavioral needs.

She is a volunteer at the Agoura Animal Shelter since 2004 and previously served as a Behaviorist/Trainer at The Humane Society Western Montana. Heidi holds certifications in canine CPR and first aid, and her training philosophy is grounded in research-backed positive reinforcement, avoiding punishment-based methods. Her approach is tailored to each dog’s personality and the family’s lifestyle, ensuring long-term success through consistency and education.

Heidi also provides instructional videos on her website covering common behaviors like sitting, marking, and early socialization, making training accessible even between sessions. She is known for her compassionate, patient style and has helped owners of everything from toy breeds to strong-willed rescues build confident, well-behaved dogs.

In addition to training, she sells dog training supplies through her shop and offers a detailed dog history form and service agreement to ensure personalized, safe, and effective training plans.

Accomplishments

Heidi Kerr is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT and a Certified Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College (ABCDT). She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and certified in canine CPR and first aid by the American Red Cross. She won 1st Place at the 2013 Canine Classic Runway Competition and has over 20 years of hands-on experience working with shelter dogs and private clients since 2004.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients complete a detailed Dog History Form and Service Agreement online. After submission, they are contacted to schedule an initial consultation, which includes an in-home or virtual evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior and establish training goals. A personalized plan is then created based on the dog’s needs, household dynamics, and owner preferences.