House training in Santa Clara, California

What is The Bay Area K9 Association? The Bay Area K9 Association looks at each dog and handler as a unique team that requires individualized attention. Each member of the Bay Area K9 Association has had extensive training in all aspects of dog behavior and will provide you with the knowledge necessary to build a working relationship with your dog. We pair our experiential knowledge with a strong foundational methodology that consistently provides lasting and reliable results for dogs and their people from all backgrounds!

Dog Training at Petco in Santa Clara provides group and private classes built around positive reinforcement and real-life skills. Located inside the Petco pet store in Santa Clara, experienced trainers help pets and pet parents build confidence, improve communication and support good behavior through structured training programs designed for everyday success.

Hound Haven owner Peggy McCarty is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. Graduating from the Academy (considered the "Harvard for dog trainers") under the instruction of Jean Donaldson. She also studied with Malena DeMartini, an expert in the field of Separation Anxiety. Peggy completed the intensive program to become a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). Peggy also attended the Karen Pryor Academy. Through KPA she furthered her skills working not only with dogs but other species. The emphasis on using clickers (marker training) is an integral piece of KPA.