Ashley Valentine's Bio

Ashley Valentine has a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from UCONN and is a Nationally Certified Canine Behavior Consultant 

(CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA).  

She has completed a Complete Canine Certification in Canine Aggression master course through world-renowned Michael Shikashio. She uses positive reinforcement, management, and safety techniques to help owners and dogs with all levels of aggression, leash reactivity, fear, anxiety and confidence building. As with any canine, her goals are happy, loved dogs with confident, knowledgeable owners.  

In addition, she has also completed a master course on separation anxiety by Moira Hechenleitner DVM, CSAT, in which the training method is a positive and relaxing experience for the dog, which will allow them to desensitize and learn to be home alone comfortably. Ashley also completed her certification in Recognizing Pain in Dogs and is a supporter of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

Ashley is Certified as a Licensed Family Dog Mediator in Behavior (LFDM-B) through Kim Brophey. This methodology gives understanding as to WHY dogs behave the way they do and how we can help them in a humane, enriching and enlightening way. This methodology helps bridge the gap between human and dog in order to have a better understanding, communication and trusting relationship from both ends of the leash.

She has a special affinity for helping fearful and aggressive dogs reach a state of happiness and is always the common face at every local rescue event and takes pride in giving back to the canine community through her training, fostering, volunteering and her specialization in behavioral rehab.

Ashley received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from The University of Connecticut. Her passion for animal training career began early, with riding horses at the age of 8 and by 19, she was managing a riding facility. She also built/owned/operated 2 riding facilities in which she trained horses to compete in Hunter/Jumper competitions. 

Ashley has become the go-to socializer for the most extreme fear cases found in a variety of rescues in San Diego and overseas.