Welcome to PATH Dog Training!
with Ash Miner, MS-AB, CTDI
Founded in 2008 - Over 18 years of experience with thousands of dogs
Positive Reinforcement Methods - No prong, shock, or choke collars
Force-free & Fear-free Ethics - No physical or psychological intimidation
Vet Recommended - Canine psychology and behavior modification
Over 500 Five-star Reviews - on Yelp, Google, and Meetup
Your path to the canine partnership
of a lifetime begins here.
I am accepting new clients.
Which of PATH's services is right for me?
I offer 1-1 private training, group classes, and pack walks
I've prioritized affordability and accessibility so that all dogs can enjoy
a life enriched by adventures with their human families.
My big thing is that it isn’t fair to teach new things at Disneyland. Learn things at home, practice them in the world. When dogs are outside, they’re thinking outside thoughts! For puppies and dogs without significant reactivity, anxiety, or aggression concerns, you are in the Training camp. For dogs with behavior issues, you’re in the Behavior camp.
Group classes are for learning how to do things around other people, dogs, sounds, and in new environments. Focus on cues needed for a happy and well-mannered dog out in the world. I have combined the best of both worlds with a pack walk training group class that meets out on a trail for space for event the mildly reactive dogs.
I have extensive training in the US and Sweden in shamanic healing for humans and animals after a deep personal exploration for myself while recovering from severe trauma and then lung surgery. While Science is an important aspect of behavioral support, I have found the Spirit to be an equally valid and important part of the process.
My Methods Work. Guaranteed
After any program's completion, I guarantee the methods work or we can meet via Zoom to troubleshoot for free.
Ash Miner
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Animal Psychologist with a Master of Science - Animal Behavior & Wellness (MS-AB): Canine, Feline, and Equine species focus
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Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
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American Kennel Club (AKC) certified
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18 years of professional experience
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Advocate of force-free, positive, reinforcement-based methods
About Ash
My mission is to improve the quality of life of dogs around the world by creating partnerships instead of playing the ego game.
I began training my own dog when I was 10 years old. After adopting my first retired racing greyhound, I began volunteering with recent adopters to help the greyhounds settle into their new homes after a life at the track. I started training professionally in 2008, and have experience working with thousands of dogs of all different kinds of breeds, drives, temperaments, ages, sizes, medical needs, and neurological issues. I am licensed and insured.
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I was first certified as a trick dog instructor (CTDI) in 2012 for Kyra Sundance's organization, Do More With Your Dog. I was then certified by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for STAR Puppy, Tricks, and CGC testing in 2018. I have been a professional member of American Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Pet Professionals Guild (PPG), and International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). I graduated with a master's degree in the Science of Animal Behavior (MS-AB) in 2023, specializing in canine, feline, and equine species, to become not only a dog trainer, but an official animal psychologist. There is no federal or local regulation in this industry, so I hold integrity very highly when doing this work. I also have a bachelor's degree in education, so I am uniquely able to teach the human end of the leash in a positive way, too!