About Us
Positive Reinforcement Training
At Kosmo Dog Training, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement training. We use reward-based techniques to encourage dogs to learn new behaviors and cues. We believe that training should be enjoyable for both dogs and their owners, and our methods reflect this belief.
Polite Behavior
We utilize tools and positive methods to teach your dog polite behaviors and help them become good canine citizens.
From Puppies to Adults
We can start your puppy off on the right paw—making training fun well into adulthood!
About Kosmo
After losing my first dog Rusty to cancer in 2004, I was really missing having a dog companion. Kosmo was found in a trash bin in Fresno. I was living in Santa Rosa at the time, and I drove to Fresno to adopt him. He was estimated to be about 10 weeks old, and I had no experience raising a young puppy. Kosmo was such a handful as a littl
After losing my first dog Rusty to cancer in 2004, I was really missing having a dog companion. Kosmo was found in a trash bin in Fresno. I was living in Santa Rosa at the time, and I drove to Fresno to adopt him. He was estimated to be about 10 weeks old, and I had no experience raising a young puppy. Kosmo was such a handful as a little guy and my dog-training journey started with him. I learned so much about puppy-proofing, management, and working on behavior issues with Kosmo. He was specifically very reactive on the leash when encountering other dogs. Through working with Kosmo, I learned about reactivity, and it was satisfying to see him begin to enjoy his walks and feel confident.
Ten years ago I began fostering dogs because I couldn't stand the thought of innocent dogs being euthanized, and I had a particular soft spot for senior dogs, who were the least likely to be adopted or fostered. Kosmo was a wonderful balancing force for all dogs that I have adopted and fostered since. He was best friends with Madison, whom I adopted just months after bringing Kosmo home, and he was patient and gentle with the others who have come and gone through our house.
I was a shelter volunteer for two decades, and expanded my professional education into dog behavior by earning a professional certification (KPA-CTP, Fear Free, AKC CGC) in dog training.
I had the honor to have Kosmo as my companion for 19 years, and he crossed the rainbow bridge on Christmas Eve, 2023.
Credentials
Credentials
- Karen Pryor Academy, Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer
- AKC CGC Evaluator
- Course: Staying Safe in Aggression Cases with Michael Shikashio
- FDSA: Living with and Training a Reactive Dog with Amy Cook
- FDSA: Management for Reactive Dogs with Amy Cook
- Victoria Stillwell Dog Behavior Conference – April, 2021
- Trish
- Karen Pryor Academy, Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer
- AKC CGC Evaluator
- Course: Staying Safe in Aggression Cases with Michael Shikashio
- FDSA: Living with and Training a Reactive Dog with Amy Cook
- FDSA: Management for Reactive Dogs with Amy Cook
- Victoria Stillwell Dog Behavior Conference – April, 2021
- Trish King Academy Training Level 1 Foundation Course at HSSV – Spring, 2016