Sonoma Dog Training

Heads Up! There is hope for you and your unruly pup. I’ve had Labradors before and thought I knew what to do to ensure a happy life with my new canine companion. I was so wrong. Millie is a spirited puppy and as she got bigger and more destructive, I grew frustrated and convinced I’d made a mistake. Then friends recommended trainer Belinda Head. What a life-changer! Within a few sessions, I was blown away by the transformation of Millie, and me. Building a loving, lifelong relationship with any pup takes work. Thanks to Belinda, I now have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make it happen.

Belinda is the absolute best Dog Trainer hands-down! We are so grateful to her for giving us the gift of a well trained, well behaved and happy dog. Our sessions with her were engaging and fun filled. She knew exactly how to keep our puppy engaged and motivated. Belinda is very knowledgeable and experienced and she comes highly recommended from us and our pup! If you have a puppy or a dog of any age - call on Belinda. She is amazing at what she does. She’s the real deal!

Our Wire Fox Terrier has struggled with anxiety for a long time, and we had tried several things without much success. Working with Belinda was a total game changer. She took the time to understand our dog’s triggers, explained the “why” behind the behavior, and created a plan that felt manageable and effective. Our dog is calmer, more confident, and better able to handle situations that used to cause major stress. We’re so thankful for her expertise and genuine care — this was one of the best decisions we made for our dog.

First, Belinda contacted us promptly, we have an ongoing leash-pulling issue with our 6-year-old Golden Retriever that we felt needed a professional. Belinda listened to our concerns and quickly got us in. She’s gentle in her approach and we immediately trusted her years of experience. She suggested some tools to help Gigi and us correct the pulling issue and with her guidance our dog responded. That was all it took for us: a visit (Belinda was very generous with her time), and she sent us home with homework. She checked in on our progress, offered more suggestions, and we felt incredibly supported. We chose Belinda because a friend of ours had great success with Sonoma Dog Training. We highly recommend Belinda and her approach. Try her, you owe it to yourself and your dog! René & Tom Parker

Belinda Head is a masterful trainer and communicator - with humans and canines alike! It is clear she is deeply committed to dogs and their owners. We brought our Tibetan Terrier, Jack, for two private sessions to focus on leash behavior. Belinda creates a calm, welcoming environment where both dogs and people feel at ease, and we appreciated her dedication to helping us understand Jack’s behavior. She achieved results quickly using her balanced approach and provided clear instructions for on-going practice sessions at home. Her communication is exceptional - she listens closely, explains thoroughly and truly partners with you in your dog’s care. I can’t recommend her highly enough!