Angie Fonseca  -  CPDT-KA, UWAAB, FFCP                                                                                            619-776-2739 

Angie has been working with pets and pet parents since 2002. She holds certifications from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and Fear Free Pets, and is an approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, a Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington, and is due to graduate in December, 2025 with a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Miami University. Angie was formerly the Behavior and Training Coordinator for the San Diego Humane Society and has been running her private training practice since 2014. In addition to therapy dog training, Angie enjoys helping pets with shelter-to-home transitioning, parents with kids and dogs, and working with the community on pet/wildlife coexistence strategies. Angie’s methods are known for being ethical and emotionally considerate to both pets and people. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PetBehaviorHelpbyAngie@gmail.com 

Ed Rosenbloom                                                                                                                                                                                                      619-913-0569 

In 1984 as a San Diego Police Department officer, Ed was assigned to help develop and create a K-9 Unit for the SDPD.  In 1985 Ed’s K-9 Unit was implemented with Ed as a handler/Lead Trainer.  Ed was responsible for developing the weekly training program, evaluating the teams and purchasing of dogs and equipment. He remained in that position until 1992 when he was promoted and transferred.  Ed returned to the K-9 Unit as a Supervisor in 1999 and was responsible for investigation of dog deployments and training for his squad.  Ed continued in this capacity until his retirement in 2009.  During his assignment with the K-9 Unit, he attended numerous training and seminars to enhance his knowledge and capabilities as a handler/trainer.  Some of the classes and seminars Ed attended are listed here: Basic Handlers Course (as student and instructor); Training for Trainers Course/Adlerhorst Kennels; Advanced Canine Training Course/Gene England Kennels; Police Service Dog Handling Seminar and Academy of Justice Advanced Handlers Course.  Ed also earned his Training Certificate/Adlerhorst Kennels and Tracking Certificate/Adlerhorst Kennels and attended Police Officers Standards in Training and Training for Trainers Handlers Course.

In 2009 Ed established In Total Command Dog Training for training within the private sector.  He has been enthusiastically conducting group and private lessons for the past 9 years.                                                                                                                       dogtrainered@gmail.com

Sharmon Kinser  -  CPDT, ABCDT, APDT                                                                                                                                    619-289-PAWS(7297)

Sharmon Kinser has been a dog lover all her life, and is the owner and lead trainer of Pawsitive Paws dog training. She is an ABC (Animal Behavior College) certified dog trainer with over 10 years of dog training experience. She has furthered her education by taking classes through the Karen Pryor Academy and attending workshops. She is a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and is an active volunteer with rescue organizations in the San Diego area.  Sharmon is a strong advocate for positive reinforcement training and hopes to inspire others to use positive training techniques with their canine friends.  Pawsitive Paws Dog Training offers private and group training.  Classes include Puppy Socialization, Basic Training, Tricks and Games, Impulse Control, Leash and Community Manners, and CGC Prep. 

Sharmon is an AKC approved evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen test.                                           sharmon@pawsitivepawssandiego.com

Wendy Bailey                                                                                                                                                                                                               714-420-7193

Wendy Bailey’s interest in therapy dogs began when she started visiting with her dogs at hospitals, assisted living homes, and schools in 2008.  It was then she began giving classes for therapy dog trainings.  During the pandemic, she offered in person dog training and online training to children through a format called Outschool.  She uses positive reinforcement and clicker training. She believes that “dogs work for food.”  In addition, she is a Certified Dog Trainer with ISCDT, a Tester Observer with Alliance of Therapy Dogs and AKC Good Canine Citizen (CGC) evaluator.  She is a dog private trainer and gives puppy and basic training classes at Yorba Linda Parks & Rec.  Wendy serves the North Orange County Areas.

Wendy is an AKC approved evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen test.  www.noahsarkdogtraining.com OR  therapydogbailey@gmail.com