Helping dedicated dog guardians who feel stuck or unsure find clarity and confidence with tailored solutions to their dog's behavior and training challenges.
Get personalized dog training help to meet your goals and preferences, no matter your dog's breed, age, or problem behaviors. See positive results with as little as one lesson.
Professional dog training in and near Albuquerque, NM.
This isn't your traditional dog training.
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Private lessons — you get my full attention, no group classes.
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Targeted solutions — I address problems at their source.
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No sending your dog away — training happens where your life happens for the best results.
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Latest proven methods — results without fear or pain.
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Customized to your goals — solutions that fit your lifestyle and preferences.
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Skill-building — empowering you to maintain your dog's skills.
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Results-based programs — no rigid time limits or set number of lessons.
This is dog training where you choose...
How much your dog learns
The more your dog learns, the more you'll be able to trust them, and the more freedom you'll have with them. From general leash pulling to going nuts when they see another dog, I've got you covered.
How training is provided
All training is done privately, right where the problems exist. You get to choose how much in-person guidance you'd like and if you'd like the option for trainer-only lessons.
The level of long-term support
You can get lifetime support for your pup to ensure training doesn't slip over time, and for peace of mind should anything new come up in the future. If your dog lives to be 15 years old, you'll have me on call that whole time.
Get started in 3 easy steps.
Tell me about your dog
Fill out the form below to introduce yourself and your dog, and the problems you're facing.
Schedule a consultation
The consultation is where you tell me all about your goals and preferences and I ask all about your dog's history and behaviors. This is also where you get to meet me and make sure I'd be the best working fit for you before you make a larger committment.
Enroll in a program
During our consultation we'll chat more in-depth about your goals and preferences and the programs I offer. From teaching reliable cues to resolving challenging behaviors, I've got a program for you.
Dog training programs that focus on results.
With my programs there's no counting number of lessons. I'll work with you to see problems through and get the results you want.
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End leash pulling — so that you can enjoy walks with your dog without being painfully pulled to the ground or dragged all over the neighborhood.
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Stop the jumping — so that you don't have to feel embarrassed when guests come over, or worry about your dog knocking Grandma over or scaring the kids.
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Reduce barking — so you can enjoy more peace and quiet after a long day.
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Improve communication — so that your dog listens the first time without needing to be bribed with treats.
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Overcome fears — so that getting your dog in the car, out for walks, or in the crate isn't such a stressful process.
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Cooperative care — so that brushing, nail trimming, and going to the vet goes smoothly and your dog can get the care they need when they need it.
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Resolve reactivity — so that you can safely and confidently walk your dog and have guests over.
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Address aggression — so that you and your dog don't have to live in isolation or with constant worry and stress.
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And much more!
Here's what clients are saying:
Aaron Kraft
Albuquerque, NM
"Our dog now goes in her crate easily and is a million times better when company comes over. She even learned roll over and how to shake her paw. My wife and I wholeheartedly recommend you get your dog trained from Canis Fidelis."
Sandy
Albuquerque, NM
"I was at the point where i thought [Molly] might have to be rehoused because i just couldnt stop the bad behavior. I found Rhiannon and what a difference. I call her my dog whisperer because her soft and gentle tone gets results everytime."
Lou Ann Jordan
San Acacia, NM
“With only a few sessions, his abilities to accept new people and places is amazing. Opie would get concerned and tense with anything new. We now are able to go the golf course and the park without him getting unset. ”
Meet the dog trainer
My name is Dr. Rhiannon Sandoval
When I decided to earn my PhD in Geophysics and become Dr. Rhiannon, I knew I loved research and solving problems. As I continued developing my research and problem-solving skills and applying them to my own life, it became clear to me that I was significantly more passionate about solving other problems than those of rock physics – particularly ones involving my dogs. It has been deeply and profoundly rewarding to help my dogs overcome a variety of problems, ranging from severe separation anxiety and food aggression to pulling on the leash and learning to use a doggie door.
I understand firsthand how sad, frustrating, and expensive it can be to live with troubled dogs, and I would love for nothing more than to help you and your beloved pup overcome your challenges and live better together.
About Canis Fidelis dog training
I cried every day for a whole month when I first brought home my rescue Rottweiler, Klaus. It broke my heart how he was so afraid to go potty in my presence that he would hold himself until he was leaking. He chewed through multiple leashes and harnesses. I couldn't leave him alone for more than a few minutes - he was a master at crate escape and even broke out of my apartment and one of my car windows (no injuries, thankfully!). And I can't forget his outbursts towards other dogs. We could be a football field away and he'd be at the end of the leash pulling me almost off my feet. Due to my ignorance he even managed to bite another dog in the face; luckily he didn't seriously injure the other dog and the other dog owner was unusually cool about the whole thing. But it really rattled me how bad that situation could have been.
All of that happened within one month of brining him home. I was at a breaking point. I felt I either needed to re-home him or do some serious research and work on training him. I decided he was stuck with me no matter what, so it was time to get to work. This is the origin story of Canis Fidelis.
