Meridus K9 & Equine, LLC
Service area: Serves San Diego County and surrounding areas within a 300-mile radius from Ramona, California.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training programs include Puppy Training Levels I and II, Basic to Advanced Obedience, Introduction to Agility and Nosework, and Behavior Modification for issues like jumping, barking, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Service dog coaching spans 6–10 months with personalized guidance from selection to certification. Emotional support dog training focuses on two customized skills. All programs include a vest and certificate upon completion. Online and in-person options available.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers affordable rates with interest-free payment plans for service dog training. Puppy training packages include lessons with purchase. Boarding and training services priced individually. No fixed packages; pricing tailored to client needs.
Testimonials
“Ceci really knows her stuff! She knew just what to do for every behavior our puppies came up with!”
– Keith Malcom, owner of Black Coat Retrievers
“I requested a quote to help with an issue I was having with my two female dogs. She called me immediately and gave me advice, and she didn’t even want to charge me! I could tell she is passionate about her work helping animals. Wonderful human being! Thank you Cecilia!”
– Maria G, Chula Vista, CA
“I’ve worked with dog trainers in the past and it’s been expensive with almost no results… It wasn’t that way with Cecilia. She came in identified the issues, came up with a plan, and pretty much trained the wife. It took a half hour!!!!!!! It was cheap, and we saw results instantly!”
– Frederick L – Imperial Beach, CA
About the Trainer
Meridus K9 & Equine, LLC is a dog training business led by Cecilia Anastos, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 25 years of experience. She offers in-person and online dog training services using scientifically proven, force-free methods aligned with the LIMA protocol (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive). Services include puppy training, adult obedience, behavior modification, and coaching for owners training their own service dogs or emotional support dogs. She also provides boarding for small and medium-sized dogs and cats, and breeds Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. Cecilia’s approach emphasizes leadership, respect, and love over fear, and she tailors training to individual needs with affordable rates and interest-free payment plans. Her unique combination of dog training and equine massage therapy reflects a deep commitment to animal well-being.
Clients receive personalized guidance whether they need help with leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, or training a service dog for Crohn’s disease, PTSD, or anxiety. Training is available for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with a focus on building lasting human-animal bonds.
Cecilia also offers in-home and facility-based training in Ramona, California, serving San Diego County and surrounding areas within a 300-mile radius. She provides detailed progress reports and video updates for boarding clients, ensuring transparency and trust.
Accomplishments
Cecilia Anastos is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 25 years of experience. She is also a certified Equine Massage Therapist and Cavaletti Trainer, having pioneered these techniques at the San Diego Polo Club. Her training philosophy is rooted in operant conditioning, Feldenkrais-based therapy, and Zen Buddhist principles of patience and compassion.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free consultation or quote request. Prospective clients can email cecilia@meridusk9.com to schedule an evaluation, discuss needs, and receive a customized training plan. For service dog coaching, an initial assessment of the dog’s temperament and public access potential is conducted.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am-3pm
Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-3pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service
Location
623 E St, Ramona, CA 92065Listing Tools for Trainers
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