Meet the owner of Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center!! Shannon Riley-Coyner Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in t
he Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as an handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West. Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician (registered as Riley-Coyner lic. # 5452), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon is currently serving as President Elect for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. Shannon's dog training philosophy revolves around positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal. Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. She currently volunteers with Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue and trains with Forever Friends Golden Retriever Rescue. Shannon can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets in the Ventura area. (see services and prices on website)
*Classes are held at our indoor training facility, Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center, located at 3521 Arundell Circle Ventura CA 93003
