Where worried dogs (and owners) get their wag back!
Dog Training & Dog Behavior Consulting in the San Fernando Valley, California
You have enough to stress about with your career, home life, and day-to-day commitments.
You don’t have to worry about your dog’s behavior on top of all that!
Do you want a dog or puppy who:
walks calmly with you around your neighborhood?
is excited to listen to you?
does not rough-house with your guests or kids?
Then you deserve to have a pro dog trainer with 15+ years experience on your team!
“I highly recommend Don't Worry Be Waggy to anyone looking for professional and effective dog training. Monty's recall skills have improved tremendously, and our park hangouts are now more enjoyable and stress-free. Thank you, Vic, for your outstanding dedication and support!”
-Charli L. & Monty
Vic using a game of tug to strengthen Monty’s recall
In-person training takes place in Lake Balboa, North Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Winnetka, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda, and Encino. A travel fee may be applied for other locations.
Virtual sessions allow us to help you no matter where you are!
Don’t have time to learn a new skill like dog training?
You have professionals to help with landscaping, car maintenance, educating your children… why not have an expert to help train your dog?
Don’t Worry Be Waggy offers done-for-you dog training packages, so you can stop worrying about your pup’s poor manners and start enjoying the dog of your dreams!
DWBW can help you with…
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Fear & Anxiety
For dogs and pups who are worried about things other dogs seem fine with.
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Adolescent & Adult Dog Manners
Fog dogs over 6 months old, who need basic training.
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Leash Reactivity
For dogs who bark, growl, and lunge on the leash towards other dogs, people, bikes, cars, etc.
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Excessive Barking
Dogs that bark a bit more than you’d like, whether in the house or when out and about.
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Resource Guarding
If you don’t feel safe walking past your dog while they are eating or playing, we can help!
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Aggression to Dogs & Humans
There is no time to waste when your dog snarls at, snaps at, or bites a person.
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NEW! Behavior Dog Sitting
Finding it difficult to find a trustworthy pet sitter for your furbaby?
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Puppy Training & Socializing
For dogs under 6 months of age, who need basic training and socializing.
Why choose DWBW
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Experienced, educated, and credentialed
The dog training industry is unregulated, so anyone can claim to be an expert and charge what they want. DWBW has over 15 years of experience, multiple degrees in Animal Behavior and Training, and holds a professional certification.
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Customized training and behavior plans
Plans tailored to you and your dog’s specific needs and lifestyle will give you long lasting results, and a more fulfilled canine companion!
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Reward-based, science-backed methods
Family friendly training that even the kids can enjoy! Learning through play and finding what motivates your dog so that they WANT to work with you will not only get you results, but also strengthen your dog’s relationship with you!
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Convenient training options
Whether you enjoy traning your dog or not, DWBW has a service for you! We can help you online no matter where you are, come to you, or even do the trainng or you!
Meet your Dog Trainer and
Behavior Consultant
Vic and her handsomest boy, Dougal
Welcome to Don’t Worry, Be Waggy, where worried dogs (and owners) get their wag back! I’m Vic Gasser, the certified professional dog trainer who will help you eliminate any worries you have about your dog’s undesireable behaviors.
I have been training pet dogs and rescue dogs professionally for over 15 years, hold 2 degrees in animal behavior, and continue to educate myself in the field of dog behavior and dog training. My knowledge, experience, and non-judgemental attitude set me apart from other dog trainers, and allow me to help you with everything from puppy socialization to extreme behavior problems such as phobias and aggression.
What people are saying about DWBW
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Leslie K. & The Pack
“I've taken many of Vic's classes with many of my dogs. She is professional and personable. She is able to explain concepts easily and without judgement. She makes dog training fun for the owners as well as the dogs. I highly recommend Vic to any dog owner for any behavioral concern (or even just for fun).”
-Leslie Krieger
Attended Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, & Reactive Rovers
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Karen K. & June
"We hired Vic to help us train our young lab on a regular basis for several months and only stopped training with Vic when she moved out of state. Vic is professional, kind and effective. Vic was so effective that we hired her to train June on a more continuous basis at her home for several days at a time. June was always a much more enjoyable and well behaved dog when she came home! Vic is truly a dog whisper."
-Karen Boccabella
Private Training sessions and Board & Train
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Carol B. & Erik
“I’ve watched Vic work with so many different dogs -each with their own challenges. And she could always find a way to engage those dogs and to help them be successful. She’s also able to communicate effectively to people about how to train a dog and do it in such a way that they can see their progress!”
-Carol Brown
Attended Basic Obedience, Advance Obedience, and Reactive Rovers classes
