About The Animal Academic

What they offer

The Animal Academic is the business of a positive dog trainer certified through the Victoria Stilwell Academy, who offers in-person coaching in the South Bay and Los Angeles and virtual sessions anywhere. The site also offers pet sitting and dog walking in San Pedro and Palos Verdes.

Training options

– **Single sessions:** one hour of private training in your home or virtually, with goals set at an intake session and homework after each lesson.

– **Monthly memberships:** two or four sessions a month with ongoing virtual support between visits.

Help with

Foundational cues such as sit, stay and recall; jumping, mouthing and chewing; leash walking and reactivity, including pulling, lunging and barking; puppy socialization, play and potty training; handling for nail trims, baths and medication; excessive barking; resource guarding; and crate training or settling.