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.
Education/Credentials:
CPDT-KA~ Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
CTBC- Certificate in Behavior & Training Consultation from the Dog Training Internship Academy
FDM~ Certified Family Dog Mediator~ L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course
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.
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.
