I'm not just a dog trainer, I'm also a Registered Veterinary Technician

What does that mean for you?

I can help you with:

teeth cleaning,
ear cleaning,

And answer your questions as it relates to your dog and their health.

Whether you’re local to Davis, California, or are willing to learn on Zoom – I’m here for you!

I'm Kristine Bennett, RVT

Head Dog Trainer & Registered Veterinary Technician

With nearly a decade of experience helping Davis dog owners & their dogs achieve better training & relationships, Kristine knows exactly what it takes to empower dog owners. More than being an experienced dog trainer, Kristine brings her knowledge & experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician to the table, allowing her to take a cumulative approach to dog training & care.

With effective “done-for-you” dog training services, online courses & online consulting, Kristine is able to accomplish her main focus of helping exhausted dog owners live better lives with their dogs. In addition to being a Registered Veterinary Technician, Kristine is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers where she regularly receives continuing education so she can provide the best service to Davis dog owners. She can’t wait to help you & your dog!

I have limited space for new puppy training clients to work with me one-on-one, which is why I offer many virtual and self-paced courses to help you and your dog get on the right track – FAST!

Every course comes with one-on-one support via email with me.

Online Courses:

Who's Walking Who?

Leash training to help your dog stop pulling on walks

Must-Have Supplies: We’ll show you everything you need to have in order to work on your dog’s manners, including our favorite harnesses, treat pouches, & leashes.

Real-World Leash Manners: You’ll learn real-world strategies for training your dog to walk politely on a leash. Whether you’re on a trail or busy street, you’ll know exactly what to do.

What To Do When Things Go Wrong: Let’s face it, you can’t always control what’s going to happen on a walk. We’ll give you strategies for dealing with the unforeseen.

Puppy Potty Training

No more accidents in the house!

Must-Have Supplies: We’ll show you everything you need to have in order to work on housetraining your dog.

Real-World Potty Training Strategies: You’ll learn real-world strategies for training your dog to ask to be let out, to learn to hold their waste, and to keep the house clean. Whether you’re at home or visiting someone else, you’ll know exactly what to do.

What To Do When Things Go Wrong: Let’s face it, you can’t always control what’s going to happen. We’ll give you strategies for dealing with the unforeseen.

Stop your dog from jumping up

No more embarrassment

Why dog’s jump: Dogs jump for different reasons, so it is important for you to understand why your dog is jumping to know which strategy to use first to target this behavior.

Easy to implement strategies: You’ll learn real-world strategies that are easy for both you and your family to practice so your dog will learn quickly. Whether your dog has just started jumping or has been jumping for a while, you’ll know exactly what to do to make it stop.

What To Do When Things Go Wrong: Let’s face it, you can’t always control what’s going to happen over the holidays. We’ll give you strategies for dealing with the unexpected.

Guess Who's Coming Over

Imagine the door bell ringing without any barking

Home (& Dog) Prep: We’ll give you easy solutions for preparing both your dog and home for guests so Fido is cool and calm around friends and family.

Placement Cues: Learn how to teach your dog to go their bed and settle in the presence of exciting distractions.

Polite Greetings: Say goodbye to jumping! We’ll give you easy strategies for teaching polite greetings.

Work with Me One-on-One

Virtual and In-Person Packages available*

VIP Dog Care & Training Program

We’ll take all of the guesswork out of training your dog so you can finally enjoy the dog you’ve always wanted. With daily visits & a detailed plan, we’ll train your dog so you can focus on the day’s tasks. At the end of the day you’ll come home to a well-mannered pup & a detailed log of what we worked on.