☰
Find a TrainerHow We VerifyGuidesBrowse trainersContact

Golda’s Happy Paws — 5.0★ (6 reviews), Los Angeles Dog Trainer

Golda’s Happy Paws

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 6 reviews
Los Angeles, California
Positive reinforcementAggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization
Los Angeles, California

Overview

FormatBoard & train
Training methodPositive reinforcement
Led byGolda

About Golda’s Happy Paws

What they offer

Golda's Happy Paws is a dog training and pet sitting business based in West Los Angeles, run by Golda, a certified professional dog trainer with a background in applied behavior analysis and more than ten years of pet care experience. Training is offered as personalized training sessions, day training sessions and board and train programs, and the business serves Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and nearby areas.

Training

Behavior modification programs address aggression, leash reactivity and fear, and training also covers confidence building, socialization, loose leash walking, manners and tricks. For training clients there is a day training camp that combines outings and exercise with practice.

Approach

The business uses positive reinforcement and rewards-based, relationship-focused techniques. It also offers pet sitting, drop-ins, walks and overnight care.

What they can help with

Private training
One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.
Day training
Structured daytime training and supervised play.
Board and train ↗
Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.
Behavior modification ↗
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.
Aggression ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Leash reactivity ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Fear and anxiety ↗
Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.
Socialization
Structured socialization to build calm confidence in the world.
Loose leash walking ↗
Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.
Trick training
Fun trick training that builds focus, engagement and bond.
Pet sitting

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →
●
CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗
AKC CGC Evaluator
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 6 reviews · Google
GetDogSchool New
Google 5.0 · 6
Thanks! One last step.
We’ve emailed you a confirmation link — click it and your review goes live. Check spam if it isn’t there in a minute.
No GetDogSchool reviews yetWorked with Golda’s Happy Paws? Be the first to leave a review and help other Los Angeles owners choose.

6 people rated Golda’s Happy Paws 5.0/5 on Google. Read them on Google →

Helpful guides

GuideAggressive Dog TrainingReactivity, fear, and aggression — what’s treatable and how specialists work safely.Read the guide →GuideDog BehavioristWhen you need a behavior specialist instead of a trainer — and how to tell them apart.Read the guide →GuidePuppy TrainingHouse-training, socialization, and manners in the first months — when habits form fastest.Read the guide →

Comparing options in Los Angeles? Browse all Los Angeles dog trainers or read our full training guides.

Leave a Comment

Select a rating