your dog’s favorite study buddy
Welcome to the website of positive dog trainer and behavioral scientist, Lisa Goetz.
Offering in-person and virtual client coaching in the South Bay, Los Angeles County, California.
We love a positively trained pooch! I use an approach that is backed by science, to train with positive reinforcement and achieve results that stick. From teaching basic functional cues to addressing problem behaviors, I’m here to help.
NEWSLETTER
Learn more about my training approach and ongoing work with animals through my weekly Substack newsletter:
Bark Academia.
SERVICES
Offering in-person sessions in the South Bay and Los Angeles, with virtual availability worldwide. >> more
ABOUT ME
Lisa Goetz is a certified dog trainer (VSA-CDT) with over seventeen years of animal experience and education. >> more
COMMUNITY EVENTS
| Saturday/Sunday, August 2-3 | CatCon Pasadena, CA |
| Sunday, August 31 | Dog Walking Hours at South Coast Botanic Garden Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
I am currently booking for summer & fall 2025. If you would like to discuss your training needs, please get in touch.
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