Ally Lantis founded Tailored Dog Training after struggling with her own Border Collie and apprenticing under an experienced trainer. She holds a bachelor's degree in animal science with a behavior emphasis and has trained professionally for 14 years. The Concord facility now includes a team of four trainers, most notably Christine Tanner, who carries both CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA certifications and works as a behavior consultant alongside her training role.
The business describes its approach as positive reinforcement—rewarding desired behavior and redirecting unwanted behavior rather than using corrections or aversive tools. According to their site, they aim for genuine behavior change rather than simple suppression. Their private training process includes a written plan, homework assignments, and follow-up video or email support after each session.
Services span puppy socialization (starting at 8 weeks) through advanced obedience and AKC titling preparation, including Canine Good Citizen certification. They also run a two-level Reactive Rover class for dogs that react to other dogs out of fear or excitement, though they note they refer out cases involving human-directed aggression or severe separation anxiety. The facility includes a retail shop, and they state that local veterinarians have endorsed their space as safe for puppy socialization.