Welcome

The mission of Gentle Persuasion is to strengthen the human-animal bond through education and training. We endeavor each day to train humans and animals with humanity, compassion and positive reinforcement. 

All techniques used by Gentle Persuasion are both dog and people-friendly and are focused on positive reinforcement.  Over the years we’ve used other training techniques, but have found positive reinforcement methods to be by far the most effective, enjoyable and humane.

All of our techniques work with the dog’s natural tendencies, instead of fighting against them. We won’t use a choke collar, and won’t punish. And you won’t need to because we’ll help you understand how your dog thinks and learns. Whether you’re housebreaking a puppy, re-training an older dog, or modifying a behavior problem, Gentle Persuasion works. Dog training doesn’t have to be traumatic- to you or your dog.

Gentle Persuasion has just moved back to the USA to the San Francisco bay area from a three year stay in Belgium where Kathy trained service dogs for the hearing impaired and taught general dog training.   Kathy is now doing private dog training with individuals who would like help with general good manners, obedience, behavior issues and puppy training.  Unfortunately, she is not working with any clients who have dogs with aggression issues, fear or separation anxiety. 

If you would like to contact Gentle Persuasion, please email or call us.  We offer a free, initial 15 minute phone consultation for new clients. 

Gentle Persuasion

(510) 459-9694