Aimee is an AKC Certified Trainer with over 17 year’s experience, who specializes in behavior modification, service dog training, and therapy dog training, with a strong foundation in science-based, pain-free and aversive-free methods. Born and raised in San Diego as the daughter of a veterinarian, she grew up immersed in animal care helping in her family’s veterinary hospitals and spending summers on her grandparents’ farm caring for a wide range of animals. After moving to Los Angeles, Aimee began her professional dog training journey in 2008 following the adoption of her heart dog, Ginger, a fearful and aggressive rescue who required gentle, behavior-focused training. Working alongside renowned veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Sueda inspired Aimee’s deep commitment to understanding canine behavior and emotions, sparking a lifelong passion for helping dogs with complex needs.

Now based in San Diego, Aimee lives with her four rescue dogs and has worked with over 3,000 dogs to date. She specializes in helping dogs with reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, noise phobias, handling sensitivities, vet and grooming desensitization, impulse control, and basic manners, as well as new puppy education. Over the past 13 years, she has designed and taught puppy kindergarten and socialization classes, confidence-building classes for fearful dogs, obedience from beginner to advanced levels, Canine Good Citizen preparation, and real-world “out and about” classes. Aimee believes training should be fun, compassionate, and rewarding while providing clear guidance and structure that builds confidence, communication, and trust between dogs and their people.

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