I grew up with Beagles and graduated to Dalmatians when I was old enough to choose my own breed. For more than 20 years, my Dalmatians have participated in dog sports and served as canine goodwill ambassadors at children’s parties and public events.
I trained my female Dalmatian, Olivia in obedience and when training was completed, Olivia earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. Kramer, my male Dalmatian, was a dog show champion and as his handler, he won several AKC Best of Breed awards. I’ve trained Kramer for personal appearances, film and photo shoots.
A passionate dog lover all my life, I’m also an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer and certified by the Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers by earning their CPDT-KA designation. I thoroughly enjoy every minute I spend training others and look at each session as a learning experience.
My goal is to help people with their problem dogs, and to solve canine behavior problems that threaten to send otherwise good dogs to shelters. I want help open the channels of communication between owners and dogs and to use the knowledge and experience I have to help keep dogs and owners remain together, happily ever after.
Graduate – Animal Behavior College
Certified – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers – Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Evaluator – American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen Program
Mentor Trainer – Animal Behavior College, PETCO Dog Trainer Instructor Program
Lecturer – How to Be A Better Pet Parent series at Burbank (CA) Library
Frequently quoted in the Popular Dogs Series articles.
Animal Behavior College Alumni Association
Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Professional Member
Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers
Pet Professionals Guild
Dalmatian Club of America
Southern California Dog Trainer’s Forum
Burbank Chamber of Commerce
“I have used Cyndy Wood of “Sit…Stay…Good Dawg!” 2 times over the last 3 years with two adopted pups: a 3 year old rescue and most recently for a 5 month old puppy. Cyndy initially helped us with our Akita-mix giant. He has a very sweet personality, is very smart, and came trained with the more than the basic commands, but at the same time he has a mind of his own and we needed to learn how to handle an adult dog of his size. Through a series of private sessions, both human and canine learned so much and continue to benefit from her teachings.
Most recently, we adopted a 5 month old labradoodle who came to us with no training at all. We were not only dealing with basic training, house breaking, but also separation anxiety. We combined private sessions with Cyndy’s puppy class on Saturday mornings. I can honestly say the most stressful period is way behind us and home-life these days is much more harmonious.”
“Cyndy’s insight and approval-based expertise have led to positive happenings for our Rescue dogs. We’re truly grateful for her involvement and caring. – Diane Monahan, Founder/Executive Director, Friends For Pets Foundation & Southern CA Weim Rescue”
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