K9 Toddlers Behavioral Training

Offers two main program types: Behavioral Modification Training (2-hour private in-home or facility session) and Obedience Training (1-hour session at Balboa Park, Encino). Behavioral sessions cover emotional control, separation anxiety, aggression, leash reactivity, housebreaking, and rehabilitation. Obedience sessions teach verbal and hand signal commands including Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Leave It, and leash training. Clients receive personalized tools to manage behavior long-term, with follow-up text support available. Video and phone consultations are offered for non-urgent questions.

Pricing Summary

Charges per session, not per dog or package. Behavioral Modification Training: 2-hour in-home session. Obedience Training: 1-hour session at Balboa Park, Encino. Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Payment accepted via check, cash, credit card, and Venmo to Teka@K9Toddlers.com.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. Sessions must start no later than 7:30pm Monday–Thursday and 2:00pm Saturday–Sunday. No mention of fees for cancellations or no-shows.

Teka is a Brazilian-born animal behavior specialist with over 30 years of experience offering private, in-home dog training throughout greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. She specializes in behavior modification and obedience training, focusing on helping owners understand their dog’s emotional and psychological needs to create lasting change. Teka teaches clients to “think like a dog, behave like a master,” emphasizing communication over commands and addressing root causes of issues like separation anxiety, food aggression, biting, leash reactivity, jumping, and potty training. Her approach combines obedience training with behavior modification to ensure dogs can respond appropriately even under emotional stress. She works with all breeds, including bully breeds and Pit Bulls, and trains dogs of all ages from puppies to seniors.

Teka offers one-on-one sessions in the client’s home or at her facility in Tarzana/Encino, with most clients seeing significant improvement in just one or two sessions. She does not sell packages or charge per dog, and she provides ongoing support via text after sessions. Her methods are rooted in animal psychology, and she prioritizes understanding the emotional triggers behind behavior rather than just correcting actions.

She also offers telephone or video consultations for questions that don’t require in-person visits, and accepts payment via check, cash, credit card, and Venmo. Teka is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and holds a degree in animal psychology.

Accomplishments

Teka holds a degree in animal psychology and has been training dogs for over 30 years. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and has trained thousands of clients across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Clients consistently praise her intuitive understanding of dog behavior and her ability to resolve complex issues in just one or two sessions.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by contacting Teka via email to schedule a consultation. Clients choose between a 2-hour Behavioral Modification session (in-home or at her facility) or a 1-hour Obedience session at Balboa Park. Video or phone consultations are available for non-urgent questions. No free initial consultation is offered.