Miri, the founder and sole trainer, came to dog training after decades as a professional chef, cooking instructor, and restaurateur. According to her site, that culinary background shapes how she approaches each dog, treating training plans like recipes customized to individual temperament, history, and household dynamics. She describes herself as a certified trainer and behavior consultant, though the specific certifying organization isn't named.
The business operates without a traditional facility. Board-and-train programs, which Miri calls "Learning Immersion," take place in her own home rather than a kennel environment. Private coaching happens at clients' homes or in parks and on sidewalks throughout the East Bay, including Richmond, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and surrounding areas. Her site emphasizes that this real-world practice helps dogs generalize skills beyond controlled settings.
Dog Training With Miri focuses on positive reinforcement and applied behavior analysis, with services spanning puppy foundations, loose-leash walking, recall, and behavior consulting for issues like reactivity and fear-based responses. Virtual sessions are also available. Miri describes her process as investigative, assessing each dog's environment and history before designing a plan, and states a commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive experience for owners from all backgrounds.
