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Andrea Acosta

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Hi, I'm Andrea Acosta, the owner of Spot On Training. In 8th grade I was voted Most Likely to become a Dog Trainer." No joke! I've always been fascinated with the incredible relationship we have with dogs, and it's been my passion for as long as I can remember. I began my career as a professional trainer in 2001. In addition to training dogs, I have held training positions with the world-famous San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, including regular appearances in the Bird Show and Sea Lion Show. I have also managed a successful doggy daycare and have extensive knowledge of pack dynamics, group play, managing aggression, and separation anxiety. I am CPDT-KA certified as a positive reinforcement trainer. While I hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree, my greatest strength is that I am a patient and effective teacher with a passion for developing the dog-human bond with families like yours.What sets us apart from other dog training companies is that we offer a unique Urban Training Class experience that helps dogs to become calm and attentive in public settings. The goal for Spot On Training has always been to put the relationships we share with our dogs first. Another way to put it is that we teach people how to communicate with their dogs in ways that actually work!

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