The Sophisticated Dog - Virtual Pet Training Via Video - Los Angeles, CA
Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog is here to help you live the good life with your pets. Whether you want to get a new pet off to a good start, or are dealing with fearful, aggressive, or reactive behavior, Irith can give you the tools you need. And don't be fooled by the company name! Although most of her clients have dogs, Irith offers training for a variety of pet animals, including cats and birds. Please feel free to reach out no matter what type of animal you have.
Irith focuses on using positive reinforcement to teach pets and their humans. Her goal is to make training fun as well as effective, and to help clients reach their goals as quickly as possible.
Irith is faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Academy and DogBiz Dog Walking Academy. She regularly speaks at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writings have been published in a variety of online and print outlets. Irith is on the board of directors of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Chair Emeritus and current member of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a member of the APDT Legislative Task Force. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue, the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition, and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.
Irith specializes in animal behavior and training, including training for animals exhibiting fearful, aggressive, and reactive behavior; basic training; adoption counseling; and new puppy/kitten/adoptee training.
Irith is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA); a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Fear Free Certified Professional; and a Certified TAGteacher (TAGteach is a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans).
Please contact and book my virtual private dog training services on Petworks. Thank You.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off the Initial Consultation
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
In-person sessions in a limited area of Los Angeles's westside, virtual sessions worldwide
What year did you begin serving pets?
2009
How did you hone your craft?
I have been training my own animals and those of friends and family for decades. I have attended countless seminars and conferences to learn more about animal behavior and training.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Focus on reinforcing behavior you like.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off the Initial Consultation
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
In-person sessions in a limited area of Los Angeles's westside, virtual sessions worldwide
What year did you begin serving pets?
2009
How did you hone your craft?
I have been training my own animals and those of friends and family for decades. I have attended countless seminars and conferences to learn more about animal behavior and training.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Focus on reinforcing behavior you like.
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