About Me

Welcome! My name is Alisha Ardiana. I’m a positive reinforcement dog trainer.

I have a Biology degree from the University of Notre Dame, and I planned to become a veterinarian. 

Once I began working with animals, I preferred the role of a caretaker. I moved to San Francisco & became a California Registered Veterinary Technician.

I worked in this field for 20 years. 

In 2015 I decided to pursue my passion to support guardians and their dogs and became a positive reinforcement dog trainer.  

I typically work with dogs that are labeled as shy, fearful, reactive, dominant or aggressive.

I teach guardians how to support & care for their dogs’ unique needs.

In all honesty, I am more like a dog detective.

And your dog is a puzzle for us to solve together.

I understand the temptation to control your dog.

But control is an illusion!

Control your ENVIRONMENT instead.

I explain the concept of being your dog’s bodyguard in this interview with High Tail Hikes, a leash company in Oakland.

Education/Credentials:

• CPDT-KA~ Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed After completing 300 hours of training & assisting, I took this exam. I do continuing education every year to maintain my membership.

• CTBC- Certificate in Behavior & Training Consultation from the Dog Training Internship Academy This is where I first learned how to be a dog trainer in 2015.

• FDM~ Certified Family Dog Mediator~ L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course Kim Brophey wrote the book, Meet Your Dog. Her professional course taught me how to honor & support the dog’s needs, vs trying to suppress them.

• Trauma Informed Pet Professional- A trauma is an event that has a lasting impact on the dog. if your dog is a rescue, it’s fair to assume they experienced trauma.

• Completion of the Karen Pryor Dog Professional Program

• My training style is strongly influenced by the internationally recognized dog trainers, Amy Cook, Kay Laurence, Ken Ramirez, & Turid Rugaas. I do not control dogs. I build cooperation and collaboration.

• Completion of Dr. Susan Friedman's Professional Course, Living & Learning with Animals.

• I am a student of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.

• I have several titles with our Papillon through NASDA and AKC Trick Dog.

• I am passionate about feeding dogs more fresh food and have completed the Real Food Institute Professional Canine Nutrition course.

• I worked at SF Puppy Prep, the SF SPCA & A Well Adjusted Pet.