I C Pawsabilities
Service area: Serves San Clemente and surrounding areas in Orange County, California, along the southern coast between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- 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
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs are customized and include one-on-one private in-home sessions, group classes, and intensive behavior modification plans. Programs are structured around the dog’s individual needs, with ongoing support and education for owners. Cynde also offers mentorship and training for other professionals and students in the field.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website; clients are encouraged to contact directly for customized quotes based on training needs and program format.
Policies
Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website.
Testimonials
“Jeff and I can’t thank Cynde enough for helping us get on the right track with our adorable rescue dog Maddy. Cynde was amazing with Maddy. Maddy was frightened by everyone except Cynde. The first time Cynde came to our house Maddy never barked and immediately felt Cynde’s calm, positive energy. Fairly quickly Maddy’s excitement was channeled to her natural desire to please and obey. Cynde’s approach meshed well with our desire to treat Maddy with tenderness and NO negativity. I feel blessed for having Cynde help us get started in the right direction. She is a gift to all dogs and their owners. She has a wonderful and loving heart.”
– Jeff and Carol
“In 2011 I rescued the most amazing dog that had been through so many traumas and yet she was one of the most loving animals I had ever met. Sweet Doe was not even a year old when she joined our family and she needed training badly, but who do you trust? Meeting Cynde for the first time and watching her with Doe I was impressed. She was calm, patient, firm and Doe loved her. It was fascinating to watch the way Doe responded to training commands and equally fascinating to have someone explain to me what certain behaviors really meant. For the first time I was working with a trainer who spoke “dog” and seeing how excited Doe was to learn new commands was a great experience. I cannot thank Cynde enough for the work she has done with us and will be forever grateful for what an amazing trainer she is.”
– Cheryl
“Having adopted three pit bulls throughout the years, we have experienced a variety of training techniques and many, many trainers! Cynde is PAWS above the rest and certainly one of the most caring! She trains with compassion and knowledge, especially helping us cope with the prejudice we face daily against the breed! Thanks Cynde!”
– Erica
About the Trainer
I C PawsAbilities is a dog training business founded by Cynde Van Vleet, a certified professional dog trainer who specializes in force-free, reward-based training methods grounded in the science of learning theory and positive reinforcement. The business helps dog owners solve behavioral issues without the use of fear, pain, or intimidation, focusing instead on building trust, mutual respect, and clear communication between pets and their families. Cynde uses the Tellington TTouch Method and emphasizes understanding canine calming signals to improve human-dog relationships. She works with dogs of all ages and backgrounds, including rescue dogs with trauma, and offers personalized training solutions tailored to each family’s needs. Cynde also supports animal welfare through her role as a board member of Fur-Ever Home animal rescue, providing pro-bono behavioral evaluations. Her approach is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and designed to create lasting, positive change in dog behavior.
Cynde is recognized for her expertise in behavior modification, particularly for challenging cases other trainers have given up on. She offers private in-home training, group instruction, and mentorship to aspiring trainers. Her clients include families with puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as well as owners of dogs with reactivity, separation anxiety, fearfulness, leash pulling, and other common issues. She also helps owners of breeds like pit bulls who face societal prejudice, providing education and compassionate support.
In addition to training, Cynde is an author, speaker, and educator who contributes to national dog magazines and online forums on humane pet care, nutrition, and behavior. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and mentors students from the Animal Behavior College, ensuring high standards in the field of positive training.
Accomplishments
Cynde Van Vleet is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer, a Guild-Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner (Level 3), a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Charter Member of the Pet Professional Guild (one of the first 50 worldwide). She is a Professional Premium Member of the APDT and a long-time member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals. She mentors Animal Behavior College students and contributes articles to national dog magazines.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Cynde directly via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an initial consultation or evaluation.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- APDT
- PPG
- AKC
- AABP
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
2922 Caballista Del Norte, San Clemente, CA 92673Listing Tools for Trainers
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