The Sophisticated Dog - Virtual Pet Training Via Video - Los Angeles, CA
Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog is here to help you live the good life with your pets. Whether you want to get a new pet off to a good start, or are dealing with fearful, aggressive, or reactive behavior, Irith can give you the tools you need. And don't be fooled by the company name! Although most of her clients have dogs, Irith offers training for a variety of pet animals, including cats and birds. Please feel free to reach out no matter what type of animal you have.
Irith focuses on using positive reinforcement to teach pets and their humans. Her goal is to make training fun as well as effective, and to help clients reach their goals as quickly as possible.
Irith is faculty at both Victoria Stilwell Academy and DogBiz Dog Walking Academy. She regularly speaks at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writings have been published in a variety of online and print outlets. Irith is on the board of directors of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Chair Emeritus and current member of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a member of the APDT Legislative Task Force. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue, the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition, and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.
Irith specializes in animal behavior and training, including training for animals exhibiting fearful, aggressive, and reactive behavior; basic training; adoption counseling; and new puppy/kitten/adoptee training.
Irith is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA); a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Fear Free Certified Professional; and a Certified TAGteacher (TAGteach is a positive reinforcement method for teaching humans).
Please contact and book my virtual private dog training services on Petworks. Thank You.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
- Online Sessions
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
In-person sessions in a limited area of Los Angeles's westside, virtual sessions worldwide, locally including Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Pomona, Torrance, Burbank, Pasadena, Fullerton, Orange California
What year did you begin serving pets?
2009
How did you hone your craft?
I have been training my own animals and those of friends and family for decades. I have attended countless seminars and conferences to learn more about animal behavior and training.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Focus on reinforcing behavior you like.
Customer Reviews
Irith is one of the best dog trainers we have worked with! We have a very reactive dog and went through at least 2-3 trainers before working with Irith. She is extremely insightful comprehensive and overall great to work with. We would highly recommend her to anyone, especially with a more difficult case.
- Sam FIrith is one of the best trainers in the industry. I, along with many other fellow trainers, frequently seek her for advice and solutions with our own clients and dogs. Not only for her immense amount of knowledge, but also her patient, generous, and kind heart and soul. You are in great hands with her, always. - Riverside, CA
- Amanda MWe have been working with the Sophisticated Dog over the course of 10 months on and off and the progress we have made with our 2 puppies has been amazing. The tools the trainers provide from potty training, to initial puppy behavior to young adolescent has made the whole journey so fun and rewarding as our pups are already going everywhere with us overnight trips and all. We are beyond grateful to Sophisticated Dog as each trainer has an innate talent and expertise to understand animal behavior and provide easy and rewarding approaches to show a puppy/dog how to adjust and feel confident in not only the household but the overall world itself. What is truly remarkable is not all of our training took place in person but was a variety of zoom and in person with results that were seamless. It is so comforting to know you are not alone with this amazing team of Animal Lovers. Truly, we are so grateful. Thank you so much everyone at Sophisticated Dog, Los Angeles is so lucky to have you and so are our beloved pets. - Los Angeles, California
- Peter LHow do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
In-person sessions in a limited area of Los Angeles's westside, virtual sessions worldwide, locally including Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Pomona, Torrance, Burbank, Pasadena, Fullerton, Orange California
What year did you begin serving pets?
2009
How did you hone your craft?
I have been training my own animals and those of friends and family for decades. I have attended countless seminars and conferences to learn more about animal behavior and training.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Focus on reinforcing behavior you like.
Customer Reviews
Irith is one of the best dog trainers we have worked with! We have a very reactive dog and went through at least 2-3 trainers before working with Irith. She is extremely insightful comprehensive and overall great to work with. We would highly recommend her to anyone, especially with a more difficult case.
- Sam FIrith is one of the best trainers in the industry. I, along with many other fellow trainers, frequently seek her for advice and solutions with our own clients and dogs. Not only for her immense amount of knowledge, but also her patient, generous, and kind heart and soul. You are in great hands with her, always. - Riverside, CA
- Amanda MWe have been working with the Sophisticated Dog over the course of 10 months on and off and the progress we have made with our 2 puppies has been amazing. The tools the trainers provide from potty training, to initial puppy behavior to young adolescent has made the whole journey so fun and rewarding as our pups are already going everywhere with us overnight trips and all. We are beyond grateful to Sophisticated Dog as each trainer has an innate talent and expertise to understand animal behavior and provide easy and rewarding approaches to show a puppy/dog how to adjust and feel confident in not only the household but the overall world itself. What is truly remarkable is not all of our training took place in person but was a variety of zoom and in person with results that were seamless. It is so comforting to know you are not alone with this amazing team of Animal Lovers. Truly, we are so grateful. Thank you so much everyone at Sophisticated Dog, Los Angeles is so lucky to have you and so are our beloved pets. - Los Angeles, California
- Peter LWork with Irith Bloom, who offers expert dog training services based in Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County).
Irith is a certified professional dog trainer in Los Angeles, renowned for helping dogs of all ages become confident, well-mannered, and responsive. From puppies learning basic obedience to adults with behavioral challenges, Irith Bloom provides personalized, results-driven training sessions designed specifically for your dog’s temperament and needs.
With years of hands-on experience, Irith uses proven, positive-reinforcement methods to make training effective, enjoyable, and stress-free for both dogs and owners.
Dog Owners in Los Angeles County, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine, San Bernardino, Fontana, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Ontario and beyond, trust Irith Bloom to deliver real, lasting results. Start today and experience a happier, more harmonious life with your well-trained dog.
Book Irith now, and see the transformation happen!
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