Lynn Parson brings an unusual combination of credentials to her Atascadero-based training practice. She holds certifications as a Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator and in animal first aid, CPR, and disaster triage, while maintaining professional memberships with the Pet Professional Guild and Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She also serves on the board of Pet Hospice of SLO and is currently pursuing additional certification through the Bergin Institute of Canine Studies.
What sets Lynn Parson Dog Training apart structurally is the in-home model. Rather than operating a commercial kennel, Parson runs both training and boarding out of her own residence. According to her site, dogs staying for lodge-and-learn programs get seven or more hours of daily outdoor time on grass, access to enrichment activities, and the chance to interact with other dogs including service animals in training. The approach, as she describes it, prioritizes individual attention over handling large numbers of animals.
The business works with dogs on common behavioral challenges, leash pulling, excessive barking, jumping, resource guarding, crate training difficulties, and also offers preparation for dogs on the path toward emotional support or therapy work. CGC evaluations are available for owners interested in that certification. Parson states she welcomes dogs of all breeds and ages, framing her practice as accessible to first-time owners and those with more ambitious training goals alike.
