Dog Trainer Serving Los Angeles, CA
Leading the Way in Dog Training and Behavior
Mander's Best Friends has been at the forefront of dog training and behavior modification, offering specialized services that cater to both local and national clients. Our founder, Sally Kemper, brings unparalleled expertise and a sincere approach to every client interaction. We believe in a "Total Dog Approach," blending health, training, and behavior to achieve long-term, successful results. Our mission is to provide the most humane and effective training methods, ensuring safety and well-being for all dogs and their owners.
Meet The Team
Luis "Uncle Sam" Soto
Sam, Mander’s Best Friends’s Dog Training Assistant, provides impeccable support for the entire team. His compassion and empathy for our canine students is proven by the responses from every furry friend he is in contact with.
Taco Bella
Taco Bella has 13 years of experience as our Assistant Dog Trainer. She possesses the ability to take all dogs under her wing and mentor them by fostering training methods that are oftentimes easier to learn from a dog rather than a human. Taco Bella demonstrates difficult tasks that ultimately become attainable to those struggling to grasp them.
Sally Kemper, CDBC, CPDT-KA
Sally Kemper is the Owner and Founder of Mander's Best Friends, where she applies her extensive qualifications to provide top-tier dog training and behavior modification services. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), our leader brings expert knowledge to every training session.
- CDBC – Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC)
- CPDT-KA – Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT)
- Pet CPR/First-Aid Certified – Pet Health Academy
- AKC Evaluator – Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Community Canine
- APDT Member – Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Diploma in Dog Training & Instructing – Penn Foster Institute
Our founder has worked with dogs of all breeds and ages, handling various challenges from basic training to advanced behavioral issues. She uses her understanding of dog psychology to determine whether the problematic behaviors are a presentation of goal-directed, which require Operant Conditioning, or involuntary, emotional responses, which require Classical/Respondent Conditioning. She provides tailored solutions for each client.
- Puppy Behavior – Addressing early developmental challenges
- Socialization -- Introducing dogs to novelties and pro-social skills
- Separation Anxiety – Helping dogs cope with being alone
- Aggression – Handling fear-based and goal-directed aggression
- Assistance Dogs – Training dogs to support disabled owners
- Comfort Dogs – Providing emotional support for military personnel with PTSD
Our founder, Sally, integrates health, behavior, and training in her methodology, ensuring that each dog receives a well-rounded training experience. This holistic approach aims to achieve lasting behavior changes through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conditioning Strategies – Effective behavior modification techniques
- Positive Reinforcement – Encouraging desired behaviors with rewards
Sally follows LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) practices, ensuring that all training is humane, safe, and effective. This approach minimizes stress while maximizing results.
- Humane Techniques – Prioritizing the dog's well-being
- Effective Outcomes – Using methods with a high success rate
Under Sally's leadership, where her commitment to her clients doesn’t end after training sessions. She offers ongoing support to maintain the progress made during training and ensure continued success.
- Maintenance Plans – Ensuring long-term behavior success
- Medical Assistance – Providing medication and care assistance as recommended by veterinarians
- Socialization Support – Helping dogs interact with people and other animals
Tailored Dog Solutions
Our comprehensive services are designed to meet the unique needs of each dog and owner, ensuring personalized care and effective training. Reach Out Today.