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Los angeles Dog trainer Dianne v. lawrence. I am passionate about honoring the natural intelligence and goodness of dogs by educating and training both them and their Pet Parent. The result is an enhanced lifelong relationship. I began rescuing dogs in the 1980s and eventually hired a professional trainer to teach me basic obedience with one of my rescues.  In 2010 I set up my own dog training business and have been blessed with a thriving Show MoreI’m also a dedicated dog advocate. In addition to rescuing and placing over 75 dogs into loving homes, I led a successful effort to end the practice of keeping dogs chained as a way of life."Thanks to the hard work, commitment and compassion of private citizen, Dianne Lawrence, LAAS’ David Diliberto, City Attorneys Robert Ferber and Dov Lesel, we now have an anti-backyard tethering ordinance in LoShow MoreI’ve also developed an effective technique to help dogs stop pulling and walk calmly at your pace—without the use of prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, or shock collars.
Los angeles Dog trainer Dianne v. lawrence. I am passionate about honoring the natural intelligence and goodness of dogs by educating and training both them and their Pet Parent. The result is an enhanced lifelong relationship. I began rescuing dogs in the 1980s and eventually hired a professional trainer to teach me basic obedience with one of my rescues.  In 2010 I set up my own dog training business and have been blessed with a thriving Show MoreI’m also a dedicated dog advocate. In addition to rescuing and placing over 75 dogs into loving homes, I led a successful effort to end the practice of keeping dogs chained as a way of life."Thanks to the hard work, commitment and compassion of private citizen, Dianne Lawrence, LAAS’ David Diliberto, City Attorneys Robert Ferber and Dov Lesel, we now have an anti-backyard tethering ordinance in LoShow MoreI’ve also developed an effective technique to help dogs stop pulling and walk calmly at your pace—without the use of prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, or shock collars.
Los angeles Dog trainer Dianne v. lawrence. I am passionate about honoring the natural intelligence and goodness of dogs by educating and training both them and their Pet Parent. The result is an enhanced lifelong relationship. I began rescuing dogs in the 1980s and eventually hired a professional trainer to teach me basic obedience with one of my rescues.  In 2010 I set up my own dog training business and have been blessed with a thriving Show MoreI’m also a dedicated dog advocate. In addition to rescuing and placing over 75 dogs into loving homes, I led a successful effort to end the practice of keeping dogs chained as a way of life."Thanks to the hard work, commitment and compassion of private citizen, Dianne Lawrence, LAAS’ David Diliberto, City Attorneys Robert Ferber and Dov Lesel, we now have an anti-backyard tethering ordinance in LoShow MoreI’ve also developed an effective technique to help dogs stop pulling and walk calmly at your pace—without the use of prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, or shock collars.
Los angeles Dog trainer Dianne v. lawrence. I am passionate about honoring the natural intelligence and goodness of dogs by educating and training both them and their Pet Parent. The result is an enhanced lifelong relationship. I began rescuing dogs in the 1980s and eventually hired a professional trainer to teach me basic obedience with one of my rescues.  In 2010 I set up my own dog training business and have been blessed with a thriving Show MoreI’m also a dedicated dog advocate. In addition to rescuing and placing over 75 dogs into loving homes, I led a successful effort to end the practice of keeping dogs chained as a way of life."Thanks to the hard work, commitment and compassion of private citizen, Dianne Lawrence, LAAS’ David Diliberto, City Attorneys Robert Ferber and Dov Lesel, we now have an anti-backyard tethering ordinance in LoShow MoreI’ve also developed an effective technique to help dogs stop pulling and walk calmly at your pace—without the use of prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, or shock collars.
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What A Good Dog! LA

What A Good Dog! LA is a dog training business in Los Angeles, California offering In-Home Training and Private Lessons, with published programs from $800.

Los Angeles • CA • Mobile / travels to you • 4.9 ★ (44 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

96 / 100

Highly transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
100%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
85%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Dianne V. Lawrence, the trainer behind What A Good Dog! LA, came to dog training through rescue work. According to her site, she began rescuing dogs in the 1980s and has since placed over 75 dogs into homes. Her advocacy background is notable: she describes leading a campaign that contributed to Los Angeles passing an ordinance banning full-time backyard dog tethering.

Lawrence describes her training philosophy as focused on building the relationship between dog and owner, with an emphasis on what she calls "leadership" — being firm without anger, loving while commanding respect. She states that she avoids prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, and shock collars in her leash work. Her site lists separation anxiety and leash reactivity among her specialties, claiming she can address pulling and lunging behaviors quickly through her approach.

The business offers private lessons and in-home training throughout the Los Angeles area, working with puppies and adult dogs. Lawrence notes that she handles most behavioral issues but refers out serious aggression cases, offering a free evaluation to help owners determine fit. Her site also mentions flexible payment options and no rescheduling fees.

Getting started

Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.

ONE TIME FIX IT CONSULTATION — $275/session

A single-session consultation focused on addressing specific issues like potty training, calm leash walking, separation anxiety, or excessive barking.

Best for: Owners looking to fix one specific problem rather than complete a full program.

Focus: Puppy training, Leash training, Separation anxiety

What does What A Good Dog! LA charge for board and train?

Private lessons and in-home training are the focus here, with six-session packages covering basic obedience, leash skills, and separation anxiety. What A Good Dog! LA also offers an add-on for households training a second dog, extending to eight two-hour sessions.

In-home training runs $1,500 for six sessions, while lessons at the trainer's location cost $1,300 for the same package. Adding a second dog is $800 for eight sessions.

Private Lessons

6 SESSIONS You come to me — $1,300 per program

This package covers six training sessions held at the trainer's location, working through obedience commands and any behavioral issues the owner reports.

The client brings the dog to the trainer for each of the six sessions.

Best for: Dog owners able to bring their dog to the trainer's location.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Separation anxiety

Duration: 6 sessions

ADD A 2ND DOG - 8 SESSIONS — $800 per program

An add-on package for training a second dog in the household, delivered across eight two-hour sessions that include both dogs.

Both dogs are trained together across the eight sessions.

Best for: Households with two dogs who want both trained together.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Duration: 8 sessions

Private Lessons pricing at What A Good Dog! LA in Los Angeles, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
6 SESSIONS You come to me$1,300 per program6 sessions
ADD A 2ND DOG - 8 SESSIONS$800 per program8 sessions

In-Home Training

6 SESSIONS I come to you — $1,500 per program

This package covers six in-home training sessions where the trainer comes to the client's home to work on obedience commands, leash walking, and other behavior issues. Sessions run about 1.5 hours each.

The trainer travels to the client's residence for each of the six sessions.

Best for: Dog owners who prefer training to happen at their own home.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Separation anxiety

Duration: 6 sessions

In-Home Training pricing at What A Good Dog! LA in Los Angeles, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
6 SESSIONS I come to you$1,500 per program6 sessions

What training methods does What A Good Dog! LA use?

The program explicitly identifies as force-free, avoiding aversive tools and techniques. Aggression and reactivity cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

Method: Reward-based

Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.

How do we verify What A Good Dog! LA?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

This is a mobile training operation without a facility, so questions about insurance and guarantees would need to be asked directly. No certifications or years of experience are listed on the site.

Facility: Mobile / travels to you

Owner visits: not specified on their website.

Video updates: not specified on their website.

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Phone only

How does What A Good Dog! LA compare in Los Angeles?

Price: What A Good Dog! LA does not publish board & train pricing. Across Los Angeles, 51 programs publish prices from about $85 to $3,750.

Reviews: What A Good Dog! LA shows 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews among 21 published Los Angeles programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 96 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 85%). 4 of 21 Los Angeles listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask What A Good Dog! LA

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.

Location & hours

Sessions at the trainer's location take place near West Adams in the 90018 zip code. For in-home training, the trainer travels to you.

2215 W 25th St, Los Angeles, CA

Friday: 7AM-10PM

Monday: 8AM-10PM

Sunday: 9AM-10PM

Tuesday: 7AM-10PM

Saturday: 7AM-10PM

Thursday: 7AM-10PM

Wednesday: 7AM-10PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through What A Good Dog! LA.

+1 323-578-3901Website

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