Naughty Noodle Academy

05/13/2026

First day of Elementary School! Excited to see the progress everyone makes.

03/17/2026

I’m a dog trainer. I also use Fear Free /force free methods. And my clients get results starting with our first session.

I recently saw a post online throwing a trainer under the bus because they didn’t get results and in this case the dog got worse. The trainer went on talking about pricing, packages, and lightly on methods.

So let’s dive into that - Pricing: Dog training done by a professional with insurance, equipment, taxes, and education is going to cost. There are trainers in our town that attend a training class at a big box pet store and then called themselves a trainer and started having clients pay them. If pricing is a concern, make sure that your trainer actually has the experience and education needed to help your dog.

Packages - if you want to learn a new skill, it’s unlikely you are going to learn a new way to do something in one session. And as a professional, we need to plan out our training. Each client team requires a training plan including method implementation, teaching both the dog and the owner their new skills, then putting the new skills to work adding distance, distraction, and difficulty. It’s called a lesson plan and it needs time to be implemented.

And methods - just because a trainer doesn’t use an e-collar- that doesn’t mean they can’t train a dog - or that they can’t train aggressive dogs. I would suggest that timing in your training is more important than anything else. Treat wrong and you could be encouraging the wrong behavior, hit your remote at the wrong time and an aggressive dog could easily redirect into the handler.

When I first started my training journey in 2012 I was a “balanced trainer” but after watching my mentors working with their service dog clients I realized that the correction part of training was causing the dogs to lose some confidence in their handlers. That’s when I started working on my timing and implementing training that the dogs needed. For some that is playing a game, offering a puzzle, etc.

I’m now Fear Free Certified, and I love that when my furry clients current and past see me, or even hear my voice on social media - they are happy.

I’m not here to put other trainers down. But I am here to let people know that there is help.

We are associated with The Rescued Pup and we have a fee based sliding scale training program coming out in the next few months. So stay tuned…

02/18/2026

Here’s one of our current clients, Raisin. He originally ended up at the shelter after he and 30+ other dogs were removed from a Long Beach area residence. He was so fearful and fractious that he found himself slated for BE. You know we ❤️ the naughty noodles - and he and his brother from another mother fit the billl! Unable to be handled at all, it took months of calm interactions and moving the boys from crate to crate. They were terrified and while they have always been food motivated, they didn’t trust any people to give them the food. What started out as dogs that would only eat if you delivered the food to their crate and then left the room.. had blossomed into this.

We use force free, fear free methods and try to have every new or relearned interaction have a positive association.

And yes, Raisin still has a long way to go. But he will eat out of my hand, has excellent recall when he’s running around outside and we have high hopes that he will be comfortable enough for us to pet him.

For now we will take this win….

04/30/2025

Frank is working on his impulse control and reactivity. Today we went to Kahoots and he did awesome! Watch til the end to see his reaction to an unexpected pet.

04/25/2025

We want to address the 5 most common training myths - and offer a positive reinforcement option. Here's Myth #1

Prong Collars Fix Leash Pulling! It might seem like prong collars work—after all, the pulling stops, right?

But the truth is, they don’t teach your dog what to do—they teach them what not to do through discomfort. And that’s not real learning. It’s just avoidance.

✨ At Naughty Noodle Academy, we believe in bringing out the nice in dogs through connection—not correction.
We teach leash skills by:
💛 Encouraging engagement
💛 Reinforcing calm walking
💛 Building trust with every step

Because when dogs feel safe and understood, they learn beautifully.

Want to start your leash training journey with kindness?
Join our free online training and let’s walk through it together.

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04/12/2025

Would you just look at these two cuties!? They did so great at their first day of Elementary School 💕🐾👏🏻

03/19/2025

It’s time for Elementary School!

Class starts this Saturday 3/22 here in Ramona.

Our Elementary School class sets you and your puppy up for success by teaching the basics in a positive, nurturing environment where your dog learns to trust you. Training focuses on real-life situations and proper socialization.

What This Class Covers:

Basic Obedience
Puppy Behaviors
House Training
Impulse Control
Recall
Cooperative Care
Leash Introduction
**Included in this class is the Operation Socialization program, complete with a passport for your pup.

We use positive reinforcement (R+) and Fear Free methods. Our training is science-based and humane.

Sign up here: https://naughtynoodleacademy.com/group-classes-training-courses/

03/05/2025

Something to think about before you put that aversive collar on your dog…

02/27/2025

Hey friends! If you are around this afternoon stop by and get your dog a yummy frozen treat! Dogs need not be present, but this would be a great desensitization opportunity. If your dog is uncomfortable just come up and let me know. No need to get them out of the car.

For those that don't know, I am also so I'll be there if you need help.

FLASH GIVEAWAY! It's so hot today! Get your dog and stop by for a freebie! We've got our Brutus Brothcicles frozen and ready to go. Limit 1 per dog, customers can bring more than one dog. No purchase necessary!

02/16/2025

Looking for group classes for your dog? Check out our openings!