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GET HELP WITH ✓ Obedience training ✓ Problem behavior ✓ New puppy training ✓ Before-and-after baby advice ✓ Dog and child safety advice No manners? No problem. Do you wish your dog didn’t pull on leash / jump on guests / chew on everything / develop selective hearing when you call / (insert annoying behavior here)? WHY US? ✓ Convenient in-home service ✓ Effective solutions that last ✓ Certified, highly experienced trainer ✓ Exclusively humane methods ✓ And... we can train your dog for you! WE CAN HELP! At this time of shelter-at-home, we’d like to offer live on-line and by-phone ways to help             relieve stressors and keep your dog calmly occupied. Please call or email to learn how this can work for you. Let us turn your four-legged troublemaker into a well-mannered companion that’s safe around your family and friends. We offer private in-home dog training, behavior modification, puppy training and socialization, family dog training, and kids & dogs safety talks. what they’re saying I have referred my clients and their pets for dog training to Susan for more years than any other trainer and have had only pleasing reports. I’ve been impressed - and I’m hard to impress. L.A. Schwartz, DVM Chief of Staff, Overland Veterinary Clinic Los Angeles    Beverly Hills    West Hollywood    Hollywood   Culver City      Santa Monica    Brentwood      Studio City   Sherman Oaks FOR RATES AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT US: Susan Isaacs, CPDT - The Well-Heeled Dog - 310.248.2420 -
Susan Isaacs, M.S., CPDT-KA Susan Isaacs is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer; a graduate of the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers; a member of the Dog Trainers’ Alliance of Southern CA (DTASC); an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; a licensed presenter for Family Paws Parent Education and Doggone Safe;  and she volunteered for 3 years as lead trainer for the LA chapter of Pets for Vets. Susan has been training dogs for over 17 years and continues to add to her knowledge and technical skills by attending workshops with leaders in the behavior and training field. She has studied under such experts as Dr. Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, John Rogerson, Sue Sternberg, Pam Reid, Trish King, Pia Silvani, Ray Coppinger, Jim Barry, Nicole Wilde and many others. About Us Award winner The Well-Heeled Dog won the 2004 Small Business Award from the West Hollywood, CA Chamber of Commerce. “The private lessons worked miracles on my terrier Spike - the difference in his behavior is like night and day! And the obedience class was also great because Spike had to deal with various distractions - other dogs, people, birds, olive pits! “  Lauren Meister, Market research consultant                                                 When Susan isn’t training dogs or teaching classes, she visits schools, libraries, and hospitals to              give free presentations about kids, dogs, and safety. Los Angeles    Beverly Hills    West Hollywood    Hollywood   Culver City      Santa Monica    Brentwood      Studio City   Sherman Oaks FOR RATES AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT US: Susan Isaacs, CPDT - The Well-Heeled Dog - 310.248.2420 -             CCPDT     Certification Council for    Professional Dog Trainers Before opening her own dog training business, Susan spent over 15 years in the corporate world coaching executives and employees, and it’s her solid understanding of behavior and psychology—human and canine—that makes her so successful at helping owners solve dog behavior problems. She uses positive reinforcement training methods, grounded in the latest behavioral science.
Puppy Manners What you and your pup will learn: • House training • Crate training • Mouthing • Handling/Gentling • Socialization • Meals and hand feeding •Intro to basic obedience training including sit, down, leave-it, loose-leash walking and foundation recall Group Classes  Dog school’s in session. Obedience What you and your dog will learn: • Getting your dog’s attention  • Walking nicely on leash • Sit, Stay, Down • Come when called • Leave it, Go to your bed • Wait, Off •Must-have manners for everyday situations: Sitting when someone approaches, staying calm when another dog passes, and working through distractions AKC Canine Good Citizen What you and your dog will learn: The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program gives your dog a great foundation for advanced obedience training and community volunteer activities like animal assisted therapy work. Our class prepares you for the CGC test. Note: To take this class, your dog must have basic obedience training. Call or email us for information. Dogs thrive on training classes. They develop better focus, learn to play nicely with other dogs, and get crucial stimulation and exercise—and that’s in addition to learning polite manners. Why take our classes? For your dog: √ Better manners √ Improved concentration √ Exercise, social time For you: √ Training skills √ Fun, friendly class √ Expert instruction Important notice:  Group classes are currently on hold indefinitely. We apologize for any inconvenience. contact us for referrals to group classes. Los Angeles    Beverly Hills    West Hollywood    Hollywood   Culver City      Santa Monica    Brentwood      Studio City   Sherman Oaks FOR RATES AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT US: Susan Isaacs, CPDT - The Well-Heeled Dog - 310.248.2420 -
Private Dog Training Double, double, tail and trouble? We solve dog and puppy problems. Every day, we help dog owners in Los Angeles train their dogs to pay attention, walk nicely on leash, chew only on dog toys, and come when called. Just as often, we deal with bigger challenges, like helping owners whose dogs show aggression or suffer from noise phobia or fear of being alone. Whatever dog trouble you have—from rude manners to serious behavior issues—we can help! No time to train? We train your dog for you, then show you how to maintain those nice, new manners. We Can Help With Jumping • Barking • Leash pulling • Recall • House-soiling • Chewing • Growling • Nipping • Over-excitement • Chasing • Handling/gentling of puppies • House-training • Puppy socialization • Shyness • Anxiety • Obedience commands • Much more… How We Work Step 1: Initial consultation, up to 90 mins: $220. We consult with you in your home to assess your dog’s behavior and your training goals. You get immediate tips for relief. Step 2: We custom-design a training plan that will achieve the results you want. Depending on the specifics of the case and your preference, we either: A.Train your dog for you, then show you how to maintain the new behavior. Or… B.Coach you through the training, step by step. Los Angeles    Beverly Hills    West Hollywood    Hollywood   Culver City      Santa Monica    Brentwood      Studio City   Sherman Oaks FOR RATES AND INQUIRIES, CONTACT US: Susan Isaacs, CPDT - The Well-Heeled Dog - 310.248.2420 - NEW BABY? New baby on the way or just arrived?  Houseful of kids already?  We specialize in all things dog, kids and safety. SOME OF OUR SERVICES •  Obedience training •  Behavior modification •  New dog or puppy set-up •  Expecting parent consult •  Kids & dogs consultation •  Find the right dog for you
And baby makes four... see dogs & babies learning Does your dog react to loud noises? Does he know the difference between a chew toy and a baby toy?  Do you have the right equipment for a stress-free home? Do your kids know how to behave safely around dogs? For answers to these and many other must-know questions for expecting couples and parents who have dogs, call us for a consultation. The Well-Heeled Dog owner Susan Isaacs is an expert family dog trainer and a licensed presenter for Family Paws Parent Education. Keep your children and your dog safe.

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The Well-Heeled Dog — Dog Training in West Hollywood, CA

The Well-Heeled Dog is a dog training business in West Hollywood, California offering in-home training and group classes, working by traveling to clients. They describe their approach as reward-based training, accept aggression and reactivity cases, and publish pricing from $30 per session.

West Hollywood, CA • Mobile / travels to you • 4.0 ★ (1 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2026

Transparency Score

54 / 100

Limited information

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

Price transparency
20%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
60%

About The Well-Heeled Dog

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Susan Isaacs brings an unusual background to dog training. Before launching The Well-Heeled Dog, she spent more than fifteen years in corporate coaching, working with executives and employees on communication and behavior change. According to her site, she now applies that understanding of how people learn alongside her study of canine behavior, she holds a CPDT-KA certification and has trained with numerous behaviorists over her seventeen years in the field.

The business operates primarily through in-home sessions across the Los Angeles area, including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Their site describes a positive reinforcement approach and notes that for owners short on time, they can work directly with the dog first, then teach the owner how to maintain what's been established.

One area they emphasize is preparing households for life with both dogs and children. Isaacs is a licensed presenter for Family Paws Parent Education and Doggone Safe, and according to her site, she offers prenatal consultations and free safety workshops at schools, libraries, and hospitals. The business also provides group classes covering puppy foundations and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, alongside behavior work for issues like aggression or separation anxiety. Their site indicates referrals come from local veterinarians.

What dog training programs does The Well-Heeled Dog offer?

Private in-home sessions cover basics through serious issues like aggression and fear, with handoff training included so skills transfer to the owner. Group classes range from Puppy Manners (8-18 weeks) to Basic Obedience (16 weeks and up) to AKC Canine Good Citizen prep, which requires prior obedience training. The Well-Heeled Dog also offers a prenatal workshop for expectant families preparing their dogs for a new baby.

Private Dog Training

Price not published.

After the consultation, the trainer designs a custom plan and either trains the dog directly then teaches the owner how to maintain results, or coaches the owner through the training step by step. Covers everyday manners issues as well as more serious behavior problems like aggression, noise phobia, and separation-related fear.

The trainer comes to the client's home and either trains the dog directly or coaches the owner through sessions.

Best for: Owners dealing with anything from basic manners issues to more serious behavior problems such as aggression or anxiety.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Private Prenatal Workshop

$30 per session

An interactive group workshop for expecting parents covering how to prepare their dog and home for a baby, get the dog used to babies and new routines, read dog and baby body language, and know what equipment is needed.

A group workshop of at least 6 families lasting 90-120 minutes.

Best for: Expecting parents who own a dog.

Requirements: Minimum of 6 families required

Duration: 90 sessions

Focus: Socialization

Puppy Manners

Price not published.

A group class covering house training, crate training, mouthing, handling, socialization, and hand feeding, along with introductory obedience skills like sit, down, leave-it, loose-leash walking, and foundation recall.

Owners and puppies attend a group class together to learn foundational skills and socialization.

Best for: Puppies between 8 and 18 weeks old.

Requirements: For puppies 8 to 18 weeks old

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Basic Obedience/Manners

Price not published.

A group class teaching attention, loose-leash walking, sit, stay, down, come when called, leave it, and go to your bed, along with everyday manners like staying calm around distractions and other dogs.

Dogs and owners attend a group obedience class covering core commands and manners.

Best for: Dogs 16 weeks and older.

Requirements: For dogs 16 weeks and up

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Price not published.

This class prepares dogs and owners for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, building a foundation for advanced obedience and community activities like therapy work.

Dogs and owners attend a group class preparing specifically for the CGC test.

Best for: Dogs 20 weeks and older who already have basic obedience training.

Requirements: Dogs 20 weeks and up; dog must already have basic obedience training to take this class

Focus: Advanced obedience

How much does The Well-Heeled Dog cost?

Only the prenatal workshop lists a price: $30 per session, with a minimum of six families required. Rates for private training and group classes aren't published, so you'll need to contact them directly.

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at The Well-Heeled Dog in West Hollywood, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Private Dog TrainingNot publishedNot stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at The Well-Heeled Dog in West Hollywood, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Private Prenatal Workshop$30 per session90 sessions
Puppy MannersNot publishedNot stated
Basic Obedience/MannersNot publishedNot stated
AKC Canine Good CitizenNot publishedNot stated

Consultations and evaluations

  • Initial Consultation: $220 per session
  • Private Consultation (Dogs & Babies): $250 per session

What training methods does The Well-Heeled Dog use?

They explicitly identify as force-free, and the site confirms they work with aggression cases. No specific tools or techniques are detailed beyond that commitment.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs The Well-Heeled Dog?

As described in the business's own materials

Susan Isaacs, Owner and trainer

According to their site, she has trained dogs for over 17 years and previously spent 15+ years coaching executives and employees in the corporate world. She has studied with numerous well-known trainers and behaviorists in continuing workshops.

Credentials listed on their site: CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), Graduate of the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers, Member of the Dog Trainers' Alliance of Southern CA (DTASC), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Licensed presenter for Family Paws Parent Education, Licensed presenter for Doggone Safe, and Former lead trainer volunteer for LA chapter of Pets for Vets. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does The Well-Heeled Dog offer dog training?

The Well-Heeled Dog is a mobile trainer based in West Hollywood, CA, traveling to clients rather than hosting them, offering group classes and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they dog owners across the Los Angeles area, including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and nearby communities, with particular attention to families expecting or raising children alongside dogs. Referrals reportedly come from veterinarians.

Training happens in your home rather than at a facility, operating out of West Hollywood. The site doesn't specify their service radius or travel fees.

How does The Well-Heeled Dog compare with other West Hollywood dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published West Hollywood listings (11 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by The Well-Heeled Dog.

Price: too few West Hollywood programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 4.0★ from 1 Google reviews, among 4 published West Hollywood programs.

Transparency: 54 out of 100 (limited information), with 20% price transparency and 60% program clarity. 2 of 4 West Hollywood listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator, and CCPDT.

What should you ask The Well-Heeled Dog before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask for current pricing on Private Dog Training, Puppy Manners, and Basic Obedience/Manners, which are not published online.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

9018 Keith Ave, West Hollywood, CA

Monday – Sunday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed The Well-Heeled Dog against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 6, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
5 programs (in-home training, group classes)
Published pricing
Published for 1 of 5 programs
Training method
Reward-based
Aggression and reactivity cases
Accepts aggression cases
Facility
Mobile / travels to you
Certifications
CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator, CCPDT
Years in business
17+ years
Booking
Phone only

Contact The Well-Heeled Dog or request a quote

Contact The Well-Heeled Dog directly by phone or through their website, or request a quote through Barklen and we will pass it along.

+1 310-248-2420Website

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