Dog Psychologist, Linda Michaels, MA — Dog Training You Can Trust

Victoria's flagship San Diego trainer. Meeting Every Training Need.

Thinking about getting a new puppy? Struggling with a long-term issue? We can help!

We use cutting edge ALL Force-free dog training methods. Effective for All Dogs and All Problem Behaviors!

If you want lasting results-- address the underlying causes for problem behavior, rather than treating symptoms alone. Let Linda bring her extensive training experience, skills, and dog-friendly training to you.

Victoria Stilwell-Licensed. Celebrity Endorsed, and Veterinarian Recommended. Certified Professional. Licensed and Insured.

  • “Linda has my unreserved professional endorsement.”

    — Dr. T. Hebbler DVM Solana Beach, CA

  • “Best decision I've made for the happiness of our family.”

    — Elizabeth Moreno

  • “My trainers are the Creme de la Creme, Best of the Best...”

    — Victoria Stilwell

Events and Articles

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Meet Wolfdog Journey

      BY LINDA MICHAELS – SPECIAL TO THE UT SAN DIEGO If the thought of interacting with a wolflike creature makes your heart leap, meet wolfdog Journey, A cross of a wolf and a domestic dog several generations removed, Journey was selectively bred for social-butterfly abilities and wolflike appearance.  When he wags his tail, bobs [...]

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Video: Meet Wolfdog Journey!

If the thought of interacting with a wolflike creature makes your heart leap, meet wolfdog Journey!

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VIDEO: Wolfdog Training

Meet two wolfdog pups, Shiloh and Oka, learning basic manners skills from Linda Michaels!

Services

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    Fear, Aggression and Reactivity

    FAR Beyond Licensed. If you’ve been struggling with human or dog aggression on walks or at home, start treatment today. New, All Positive and Effective. Specifically designed to be extremely simple for the dog, and easy to implement for you. Desensitize your dog to known triggers. Stop your dog from over-reacting with Force-free/Pain Free method. [...]

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    Phone Consultations

    Phone Consultations can easily help everything from “nuisance” problems to Basic Manners Skills. Convenient. Less expense than private or group training. Solves problems right now. Customized tips sheet. The following problems may all be addressed by Phone Consultation: House-training. New Puppy Issues. Jumping Up. Incessant Barking. Clicker Training Technique. Sit, Down, Wait, Come. Leash-walking Gear, [...]

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    Private Lessons

    Customized training services for the discriminating pet parent. Everything you and your dog need to know to live “happily ever after.” A comprehensive course: one hour introductory lesson, plus (4) 1.5 hour private home-visits, weekly or bi-weekly. Begin training now with what you feel is needed most – then proceed with customized standard obedience training [...]

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    Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification In-Your-Home

    Private and Customized In-Your-Home Evaluation and Training Instructions, plus one Field Trip Meeting, and Certification when your dog passes! Find out what your dog already knows and what your dog needs to learn to pass the 10-item test below and become a proud certificant in this popular AKC program. Hang the Certificate on your fridge, [...]

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    Overnight Pet Training

    If you want Overnight Training-oriented Dog and House Sitting, this service is for you. A popular specialty service: Overnight pet sitting is offered to clients whose dogs have completed a private course with Wholistic Dog Training. Available in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Southern Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills, Fairbanks Ranch, [...]

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    Speaking Engagements and Seminars

    Speaking to veterinary, Meet-up, breed, shelter, rescue and other dog-centric groups interested in fascinating, well-researched dog behavior modification and Positive Reinforcement training topics. Educational and entertaining Includes video clips and hand-outs Customized presentations to suit your special needs 45 minute lecture/15 minute Q & A Sample Topics: Top 10 Things to Teach Your Dog FAR [...]