Professional Dog Training Services and Virtual Dog Training

Joan Mayer and Poncho of Inquisitive Canine

The Inquisitive Canine is dedicated to empowering dog guardians with a rewarding education that will help them further develop and enhance their everyday relationships.

At the Inquisitive Canine, we teach more than just canine obedience techniques. We teach canine “parenting” skills—so that you can succeed at raising a healthy and happy dog.

Inquisitive Canine Dog Training Services: Joan Mayer is a certified professional dog trainer known for her ability to facilitate success with her local dog training clients in the Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles area. Check out our schedule of classes and workshops suitable for dogs and owners of all learning levels. We also offer private training in our beautiful Ventura studio or in your home at a time that’s convenient for you.

Virtually Inquisitive Dog Training: Joan Mayer’s virtual dog training services offer dog guardians across the world the opportunity to benefit from her expertise and effective, common sense approach to dog training. Check out our free dog training tips, downloadable dog training guides and remote dog behavior coaching!

Get started today! It’s never too early or too late to start reinforcing the habits you want your dog to have—for life. Whether you take part in our virtual dog training programs or register for our local dog training services, we can help you better understand your dog so you can learn how to positively reinforce the behaviors you want from your dog, while limiting and preventing inappropriate habits.

    Joan Mayer and Poncho of Inquisitive Canine

  • We teach simple and easy-to-replicate dog training techniques designed to motivate your dog to want to learn with you!
  • We are dedicated to helping both you and your dog build good problem-solving skills for everyday settings and situations.
  • We know that each dog and owner is different so our intimate classes allow us to address individual needs and questions.
  • We welcome learners of all levels—whether you want to establish a baseline of good behaviors or build on what your dog has already learned.
  • We will help you develop a realistic perspective of your dog’s capabilities and show you how to teach your dog real-world manners, including house training, greeting people politely, and walking nicely while on leash.
  • Our dog training curriculum is designed to be a rewarding experience for both you and your dog.

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The Inquisitive Canine, LLC
3875-A Telegraph Road PMB 222
Ventura, California 93003
Ph. 805.650.8500
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Joan is the complete package<br /> in my opinion: superb technician, ultra clear communicator and compassionate for both dog and owner… a real thinking trainer whose dedication to constant improvement of skills and<br /> knowledge is a gift to her lucky clients. I could not endorse her more heartily. –Jean Donaldson, dog trainer, award winning author

Credentials Include

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
The Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Association of Pet Dog Trainers

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Joan, Poncho and The Inquisitive Canine are proud supporters of our local Canine Adoption and Rescue League, as well as numerous animal welfare organizations.