kelly dunbar dog training

Dog Training is a Craft,
Not a Doctrine

Pro-dog
Anti-dogma

The cure for chaos. Dog training and behavior built for real life. Practical and deeply personal. Puppy development, private work, and guided mentorship for dog trainers committed to the highest standards

SERVICES

THE MENTORSHIP INTENSIVE FOR DOG TRAINERS

A six-week self-guided mentorship for do trainers who want more clarity, stronger structure, and practical guidance in their work.

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PRIVATE CONSULTATION FOR DOG TRAINERS

One 50-minute private consultation for dog trainers who want an experienced eye on a specific question, case, client situation, or professional decision.

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PRIVATE MENTORSHIP

For dog trainers who want deeper support after the Mentorship Intensive or a Private Consultation for Dog Trainers.

Availability depends on my current capacity

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THE
MENTORSHIP

Dog Trainer Mentorship That Goes Deeper Than Methods

For trainers who want stronger programs, clearer client communication, better training decisions, and a more grounded way to think through the work in front of them.

MENTORSHIP OPTIONS

I See You.

The path of becoming a professional dog trainer is rarely clean or straightforward. It can be winding, personal, and full of second-guessing.

Sometimes the problem isn't that you need more information. It's that you need help making sense of what you already know, seeing where the gaps are, and building more structure around the work you do with dogs and clients.

That's where mentorship matters.

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THAT'S WHY I CREATED
THE
MENTOR
SHIP

"Kelly is a wealth of knowledge on both the training end, business end and everything in between, easy to talk to, straightforward and engaging. She gives you guidance and involves you in discussion while challenging you to think outside the box. I am having great results with the items we worked on. I highly recommend working with Kelly no matter where you are in your training journey."

Kris , CA

International speaker, educator, writer, and mentor known for practical, honest support grounded in real experience.

Why Dog Trainers Work With Me

30+ years in professional dog training and dog trainer mentorship.

Former Director of SIRIUS Puppy Training, one of the world's original and largest puppy training schools.

Creator of Open Paw, a program developed to improve the lives of shelter dogs, shelter cats, and the people who care for them.

I help dog trainers strengthen their judgment, sharpen their standards, and build work rooter in skill, clarity and integrity.

SERVICES

"Working with Kelly has been an incredible experience. She’s not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also kind, patient, and genuinely committed to helping me learn and find the best approach for my dogs. She’s been so supportive throughout, I couldn’t ask for a better mentor."

M.J. , MA.

Straight Talk, Solid Mentorship, and No Gimmicks

No six-figure secrets.

No flashy formulas.

No pretending this work is easy, tidy, or solved by one system.

Dog training is a craft. Building a career in this field takes judgement, structure, practical skill, and the ability to keep learning without losing your own voice.

That's the kind of mentorship I offer.

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Send Kelly an email

kd@kellydunbardogtraining.com

Kelly Dunbar, dog training expert, wearing glasses.

About Kelly

With 30+ years in professional dog training, and deep roots in puppy development and shelter dog programs, I now focus primarily on dog trainer mentorship, plus a limited amount of highly personalized work with dogs and households.

Working with Kelly changed my life. When I was suddenly left with a dog and no idea what to do, her guidance and support were a lifeline. She became not just an incredible mentor and trainer, but a true friend. I wouldn’t have made it without her—and I’ll always know who to turn to.

Rachel.