Meet your trainer, Liz
Liz began training dogs in 2011, shortly after she adopted her first NAUGHTY dogs from the Hawaiian Humane Society, the animal shelter she was working at at the time.
I [thought] I tried everything to get them to walk on the leash without pulling. I tried all the “no-pull” contraptions, and lots of useless rewards. I remember crying on walks. Running or hiking with them was a nightmare. They fought EACH OTHER in the dog park. They ganged up on other dogs, chased cats and chickens, barked at the back fence all day, and “T” even bit someone entering my apartment once!
I was at my wits end with these dogs. Something had to change or I had to make the unfortunate decision to take them back to the shelter. Thankfully, through research and trial and error, I found I had the skills and resources to improve not only their behavior, but my relationship with them as well.
Fast forward a few months and I was finally able to enjoy my life with my dogs. These two went from menacing, repeat-offenders at the pound, to bomb-proof, airplane-riding, road-tripping, off-leash living, apartment-dwelling companions. I had more freedom with them than I had ever imagined, and they turned out to be better dogs than I had even dreamed of.
It’s not a secret how we got there, and I’m here to show you the way. You can have your freedom back too. -Liz
Liz joined The Good Dog Training & Rehabilitation in Los Angeles as their head trainer and client liaison in 2017.
The Good Dog, LA is considered the premier training program in the Los Angeles and New Orleans areas, helping owners with dogs and behaviors ranging from new puppies to very serious human aggression. Liz worked closely with TGD’s founder, Sean O’Shea, and team, helping owners of seriously troubled dogs find peace in their lives again.
Sean O’Shea, is internationally-recognized as the leading LA dog trainer and dog behavior expert, specializing in aggressive dog training. In 2013, Sean was personally hired by Cesar Millan (The “Dog Whisperer”) to teach and train students alongside Cesar for his highly-acclaimed seminar Training Cesar’s Way in Santa Clarita, California.
I’ve been in your shoes before. I know what it feels like to struggle with your dog. And I know what it feels like to come out on the other side with new-found confidence and skills to navigate the world together.
