Dianne Panarella CTC,
DOGMA Owner/Trainer
Dianne is an honors graduate of the esteemed SFSPCA Academy For Dog Trainers, a professional member of The Association Of Pet Dog Trainers and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, #39075.
As a professional dog trainer with years of experience teaching group classes, doing private behavioral training and as a trainer at one the top animal shelters in the country she offer's an experienced and knowledgeable skill set for working with both dogs and their people. Along with her dog True she is a successful competitor in AKC Agility, Rally & Herding & APDT Rally-O.

Dianne believe's strongly in continuing education and scientific research to support our further understanding into how animals learn. In addition to her CTC certification she also earned certification for the advanced study of Dog Aggression and continue's to attend workshops, lectures and classes to support and enhance her understanding of dog training.

Alex Panarella

Alex is in charge of our private dog walks & off leash playgroup outings. Alex has years of professional experience taking off leash playgroups out to Fort Funston, pet sitting, assisting with teaching group dog training classes as well as his experience overseeing puppy playgroups in a doggie daycare setting.

Our Training Philosophy

DOGMA’s training methods are scientifically based using operant conditioning (the use of consequences to modify behavior) and classical conditioning (using positive associations to change how your dog responds to things in their life-other dog, children, scary noises…) while providing education on how to enhance the dog-guardian relationship by building a long-lasting and trusting bond.

DOGMA’s training program does not advocate or use techniques that cause pain or fear. Our mission is to help dog guardians learn how to be the leader of their household by building a working relationship and learn how to communicate effectively with their dog using positive reinforcement.
It is a scientific fact that any behavior that is rewarded increases. Our goal is to help guardians learn how to be in charge of their dogs choices and behavior and how to effectively use rewards(food, toys, attention,…) or the removal of rewards to install or modify behavioral responses.

The DOGMA family dogs are all shelter rescues. True is actively involved in and is a titled Herding, Agility & Rally competitor and both he & Roosevelt have their TDI's & CGC's and are certified Animal Assisted Therapy dog’s. Our newest rescue dog Sookie is a beautiful handicapped OES with a heart of gold.