About Us

Joella Cunnington, CPDT-KA

President & Director of Training

Joella has been training dogs for over 30 years, is endorsed by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) and is "THE" Certified Pet Dog Trainer in the Poway area.

Joella has participated in various dog-related activities such as Agility, Rally, Breed Conformation, Obedience, Herding, Flyball and is a member in good standing with several local and national dog breed clubs and associations.

Cristina Maxwell, Trainer

Cris has been training and competing off and on for over 25 years with her own dogs and training others for over 20 years. Cris trains and competes in Breed Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Sheep Herding and Schutzhund. Cris has also trained and competed with her dogs in carting, personal protection, tracking and therapy dog work.

Lisa Riddle, Trainer

Lisa wanted to train dogs in order to improve their lives & the people they live with. Her first job working with animals was at a pet boarding facility where she learned to observe and interpret dog body language & behavior. The experience also taught her how to safely handle a variety of dogs in a wide range of emotional states. During her 5-years at that facility she met Joella & began assisting her in group training classes.

Lisa learned how to change dog behavior for the better & teach people how to encourage the same changes in their dogs. Lisa has taken every possible opportunity to continue her education through conferences, seminars, videos & books. She then uses the theory & techniques of positive reinforcement to help people & their canines enjoy life together. Lisa is committed to reward-based training methods that utilize efficient communication, humane management & education of the client on normal dog behavior.