About the Trainer Patricia Varian

My philosophy for training dogs is similar to my parenting ideas, in that all children and dogs are different, and what is best for one may be the worst thing for another. I match my training techniques to each dog and owner to find the right fit, rather than force all through one program. The common theme is attention, impression, and consistency. Do you have your dog's attention? You've gotta start there! Did you make the right impression with what you just did? (If your dog is now afraid of you or completely oblivious to what you were doing…either way, you didn't make a good impression!) And finally, consistency, consistency, consistency! Really any dog, any age, can be a wonderful part of your pack, offer therapy or service, or just be your forever friend. All you need to do is call!

Patricia's experience with dogs started the week she was born! (Read my first book for that..) and she has trained dogs professionally for over 35 years,  including working at Guide dogs for the blind and competing in AKC and NAHRA events, earning titles on many dogs. She was an evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizenship and a member of the National Association of Hunting Retrievers of America (NAHRA), International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and Therapy Dogs International (TDI). She started using the "Power of the Pack" in the last 25 years and has 4 well-trained/socialized dogs that help her train/rehabilitate other dogs, as well as many farm animals that help us!  

Contact Patrica Varian by phone: +1 (805) 748-9046
Or email: patriciavarian@gmail.com