Bright Lights Dog Training, Shelley Leong CTC

Bright Lights Dog Training, Shelley Leong CTC Effective, long term & pain-free dog training solutions. Positive reinforcement methods. CTC Certifi She is also an approved Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer.

Shelley Leong CTC, SAPT, CTDI is a professional dog trainer based in San Francisco, California. She has been taught by Jean Donaldson’s through the Academy for Dog Trainers, which is widely considered the gold standard of dog training schools internationally. She is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. To give back to her community, Shelley volunteer

s as a trainer for the San Francisco SPCA’s Behavior and Training Department. Shelley specializes in working with shy and fearful dogs. She is also a Coach for the SF/SPCA’s Volunteer Internship Program and Kim Moeller's Reactive Rover program, which works with dogs who are aggressive on-leash. Shelley is passionate about helping dogs, and has seen firsthand how many dogs are surrendered to the shelter because of behavioral issues that could be easily resolved with proper training. She hopes to prevent such tragic separations by training dogs so they can have happy lives with loving families.

-Testimonials-

"My husband and I have been working with Shelley for many weeks now. She has helped us immensely with our huge, lovable Doberman! Shelley's expertise with dogs is evident every time we meet. But besides
her knowledge and experience, she has a friendly, gentle manner that is
absolutely wonderful toward both dogs and humans! Never condescending, but always professionally assertive, Shelley has taught us so much and we will always be grateful that we met her." Frank and Betsy Fonseca


"Shelley provided invaluable advice in managing our dog’s on-leash behavior. She came up with great exercises to desensitize him and introduce him to a variety of situations. She had so many simple tips on how to handle different situations and even put together tip sheets and additional exercises to try outside our normal lessons. It’s given us much more confidence in handling him – it’s made a huge difference for all of us!"

Ian W

-Shelley is available for private in home training (Day training & Client Coaching). Please email [email protected] .

03/08/2025

First Recall Outdoors - I am very proud of this little girl. Remember folks, practice x100000.. many times in the house first! Be patient, and reap the rewards later!

Outstanding work being done by this breeder for a breed that tends to get car sickness. A lot can be learnt from their s...
02/19/2025

Outstanding work being done by this breeder for a breed that tends to get car sickness. A lot can be learnt from their socialization protocol for your own dog - the very gradual increments is done so well.

Car conditioning has begun!

Since Shelties are prone to carsickness as puppies, one thing we prioritize is a gradual and positive introduction to car rides.

Step 1, pictured here, is for the litter to eat a meal as a group, in a stationary but running car. It was a blip on their radar - they looked around for a couple of seconds like, “What the hell is this?” and then chowed down.

Since that went well, the next step will be to slowly roll the car up and down our driveway while they eat. (This is the step that assuredly makes our neighbors think we’re weirdos.)

From there, we take short spins around the block, progressing to ~15 minute rides to socialization destinations and eventually the 45 minute commute to work with us. On these longer trips we provide toys and enrichment in the car — those steps coincide nicely with the puppies eating by themselves out of a food-dispensing toy.

Initially they’re all crated as a litter in the car. Eventually we crate them as pairs, then solo. (Separately, we work on crate training individually at home.)

That sounds like a lot of work, but it’s really just ~10 minutes a day and a little bit of prior planning — like remembering to heat up the car on these frigid winter days before feeding the puppies! And if you’ve ever had or worked with a really carsick puppy, or a dog with anxiety around car rides, you know it’s worth it.

Baby Covey learns to do a Down for a hand signal in record speed -Britney spaniel.
01/29/2025

Baby Covey learns to do a Down for a hand signal in record speed

-Britney spaniel.

Puggles - the new addition to the household of Prince, Posey, Zeus. I've also previously trained Peaches and Buddy. Ever...
01/01/2025

Puggles - the new addition to the household of Prince, Posey, Zeus.

I've also previously trained Peaches and Buddy.

Every dog has been a delight. Thanks for having me back!

Luna. A Taiwanese mountain dog who came to me for help with fear of people and handling. I love how she thrives today. H...
12/30/2024

Luna. A Taiwanese mountain dog who came to me for help with fear of people and handling. I love how she thrives today. Her parents were committed, she blossomed. She learnt recall. She runs free with the waves now and enjoys life to the fullest.

Happy 2025, my friends. And celebrate the little successes you've had with your dogs in the past year.

12/24/2024

A reshare of this wonderful collaboration of the best dogs with the best trainers. Many of these dogs including my Stanley have passed (try to see if you spot him) . Happy holidays , merry Christmas to you - remember to give extra love to your dogs all year long.

The Academy for Dog Trainers

I wrote this piece during the pandemic when we weren't able to work in person. Thank you to The Academy for Dog Trainers...
12/12/2024

I wrote this piece during the pandemic when we weren't able to work in person. Thank you to The Academy for Dog Trainers for publishing this and for sharing it again. The lessons still hold true. And thank you for your top notch education that changed my life.

"It’s really not magic. It’s science. And what better way to prove this than by receiving top-notch coaching instructions and a foundation in how dogs learn."

From the archives, by Shelley Leong of Bright Lights Dog Training, Shelley Leong CTC.

https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/blog/online-training-is-good-for-science-based-humane-training/

Great pointers to remember when introducing new dogs to each other. https://www.baywoof.org/good-dog/nice-to-meet-you-en...
11/01/2024

Great pointers to remember when introducing new dogs to each other.

https://www.baywoof.org/good-dog/nice-to-meet-you-ensuring-positive-first-encounters-between-dogs?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6724225aa88f2a5a7991663d&ss_email_id=67250a45ea63930051529e0d&ss_campaign_name=Bay+Woof+E-Mag+%E2%80%93+November+2024&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-11-01T17%3A05%3A17Z&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3IhZmrzXgN_ARGt5DbRQF1RwG_6K8v1Mp5GQKr1S6gfg7JQg4g26cAA_I_aem_R0Pv9I5xQFyr_gb596LWyQ

By Ren Volpe

Happy Halloween from Penny, the Lobster.
11/01/2024

Happy Halloween from Penny, the Lobster.

10/10/2024

Sometimes we just need a little help and time to be brave .

-Bertie

08/27/2024

Sweet newly adopted 9 year old Louie still acts like a puppy. Teaching some impulse control. He is learning fast! You can teach a dog at any age!

Senior but still loving the outdoors - little Kadie. Don't forget to give seniors lots of love and enrichment. Also che...
08/16/2024

Senior but still loving the outdoors - little Kadie.

Don't forget to give seniors lots of love and enrichment. Also check out www.muttville.org if you would like to adopt a sweet senior.

Group sniff. Sniffing is stimulating and natural activity for dogs!
07/27/2024

Group sniff. Sniffing is stimulating and natural activity for dogs!

Leo & some late blooming Californian poppies.
06/25/2024

Leo & some late blooming Californian poppies.

We did this! (Doggie art)
05/31/2024

We did this! (Doggie art)

How to teach a dog to not jump? Say yes to something else! Here's a great article on how to do this -
05/06/2024

How to teach a dog to not jump? Say yes to something else! Here's a great article on how to do this -

When a dog is doing something rude – jumping up, playing too rough, hu***ng another dog too much, etc. – the most effective, humane and low stress (for dog and human) way to get him to stop is to t…

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