Angie Fonseca

Angie Fonseca Ethical and emotionally considerate behavior help for humans and the animals in their lives. I have been helping pet parents in San Diego since 2002.

I work with dogs, cats and other pets, and always use gentle training techniques. I never employ the use of harsh methods or tools for the sake of quick and easy results. My methods are based on scientific research about animal learning and most importantly, ethics. I promise to never sacrifice your pet's emotional well being for any reason.

My new BFF 🖤
09/28/2024

My new BFF 🖤

I’m starting a puppy class for 5mo-1yr old pups on Sep 28th! I have a few more spots open. Message me if you’d like to j...
09/12/2024

I’m starting a puppy class for 5mo-1yr old pups on Sep 28th! I have a few more spots open. Message me if you’d like to join!

Cute much?
07/28/2024

Cute much?

“Leave-it” aka “Dog, don’t put that in your mouth!” requires patience and practice and proofing. Riley is in the early s...
04/29/2024

“Leave-it” aka “Dog, don’t put that in your mouth!” requires patience and practice and proofing. Riley is in the early stages, but look how good she’s doing ignoring a few of her favorite things!

Beamer invited himself to our dog training session and then got annoyed that he was involved in a dog training session…
02/20/2024

Beamer invited himself to our dog training session and then got annoyed that he was involved in a dog training session…

How am I supposed to get any work done with this going on?
02/13/2024

How am I supposed to get any work done with this going on?

It might not be a proper greeting, but it’s absolutely perfect 😍
02/05/2024

It might not be a proper greeting, but it’s absolutely perfect 😍

Did you know that when a cat’s tail is in the shape of a question mark it means he’s comfortable and content? Most peopl...
02/01/2024

Did you know that when a cat’s tail is in the shape of a question mark it means he’s comfortable and content? Most people know that an animal’s tail can say a lot about how they’re feeling but what often gets lost in translation is how many expressions there actually are in a tail.

I believe that part of the responsibility of keeping a pet is knowing their body language. is an amazing artist who has dedicated some of her work to this subject. Her work is creative, fun, and informative.

Take some time to get to know the basics about your pet’s body language because it’s their only way to communicate their feelings. Ears, eyes, mouth, posture, and tails have a lot to say if you’re listening!

Hi old and new friends! With my new account and all the changes I figured now would be a good time for a quick backstory...
01/31/2024

Hi old and new friends! With my new account and all the changes I figured now would be a good time for a quick backstory. About ten years ago I left my position at the San Diego Humane Society and opened my private training practice called SDK9. After a few years, I decided to rebrand the business and changed the name to Bloom Pet Training. With a decent following and client base it was a risky move, but the transition went well. Last year I decided to step away from self employment and took a position as a research assistant at a major biopharmaceutical company here in SD. It was a big decision and I committed fully by closing my business. I deleted my website, social media accounts, FB group, Google business, Yelp, etc. Three months into my new job, the company laid off nearly 150 people and I was one of them. After some grief and soul searching (and with my new certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from UW) I decided to go back to working with pets. So while it might appear that I’m new here, I’m not; I’ve just started over. This year marks 10 years that I’ve been operating my private training business and I’m pretty proud of that! Thank you to my old friends and followers for coming back and thank you to the new ones for joining me! My goal here is to share ethical, emotionally considerate, current and science based information about animal behavior and training. Thanks again for following!

In honor of National Train Your Dog Month Nola and I were invited to talk dog on KPBS radio today! We had a blast and I ...
01/24/2024

In honor of National Train Your Dog Month Nola and I were invited to talk dog on KPBS radio today! We had a blast and I am so honored to have been asked. The interview airs soon so tune in! 🐾

Figure 1. Teddi and her favorite rock 🪨At 10 weeks old we introduced Teddi to rock climbing to bring out her adventurous...
01/22/2024

Figure 1. Teddi and her favorite rock 🪨

At 10 weeks old we introduced Teddi to rock climbing to bring out her adventurous side. I think this kind of activity helps puppies develop confidence, body awareness, and balance. In a couple of months it has become her favorite activity and she even knows exactly where her favorite rocks are in the neighborhood (see Figure 1) 😄

Every learner is motivated by different things; food, play, touch, even applause works sometimes! Ask your learner what ...
01/15/2024

Every learner is motivated by different things; food, play, touch, even applause works sometimes! Ask your learner what they want in exchange for their participation. If they stick around and keep trying, you know you found what works! 🦴 🍪 🎾 👏🏽

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San Diego, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+16197762739

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