For over 17 years, Rayna has been working with and training dogs professionally.  Her expertise includes dealing with behavior issues and the transitioning of new dogs into the home.  Due to the tremendous over-population of dogs in our society today, many dogs coming into a new home are from shelters or rescue organizations.  These dogs and families often need extra help with their relationships.

Rayna’s compassion and love for these “cast-offs” in our society prompted her to help where she could.  She is responsible for helping set up a dog training program at one of L.A.’s city shelters, and conducting a training class specifically for the shelter dogs while they are housed there.

 In addition, Rayna:

• Volunteers her time and expertise to various rescue groups

• Teaches group dog training classes in Montrose/La Crescenta and Chatsworth, as well as individual training and private consultations

• Has trained her own dogs in obedience and agility competition, winning a number of  awards

• Is a Mentor Trainer for the Animal Behavior College

• Is a volunteer and evaluator for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

• Appears monthly on a local cable TV show as the resident trainer for an animal rescue foundation, advising on training and behavior issues

• Has been a member and past officer of a local dog obedience club for 19 years

• Has two years past veterinary experience as an apprentice technician

• Is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

• Continually attends behavior/training conferences to further her education