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⭐America's Fairy Dogmother and Puppy Parent Bootcamp, based in Westlake Village, CA 91362, offers both Online and Local Dog Training options. I am honored to be recognized as the ⭐LUXlife Magazine Best Puppy Training Courses Provider 2026 – California Award.
⭐Puppy Pack Discount 2 or More Dogs: Local and Online Zoom AKC Obedience Class
⭐Save an Additional 10% OFF (2 or More Dogs) Valid Offer August 3rd, 2026
⭐1 Dog: 11 1-Hour AKC Obedience Classes $1,600
⭐$200 New Client Discount Included!
I look forward to helping you and your pups succeed!
Susan E. Lewis
Founder & CEO
AMERICA'S FAIRY DOGMOTHER
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Hired 6 times
Serves Westlake Village, CA
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1 employee
11 years in business
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Brian L.
Aug 19, 2019
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Susan was great with me and my older dog. I had a few big life changes recently, including a big move and my 9 1/2 year old Shiba Inu was having a rough time. Susan helped me with him, getting him to refocus his energy. She was a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend Heart Pet Care!!!
Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • The dog trainer travels to me
America's Fairy Dogmother's reply
Brian, Thank you so much for your generous review!! It is a pleasure working with you and Typhon. He is a really sweet dog. You have a very special relationship. Well Done A Thank you, Susan Lewis American Kennel Club Evaluator and Puppy Trainer America's Fairy Dog Mother Heart Pet Care and Dog Training
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Janet R.
Aug 27, 2016
Illuminado trains our puppy with positive reinforcement, and gives us the skills to maintain our puppy's good behavior in our home and in social settings. Our puppy now sits, lies down, stays, comes, and more upon command. This excellent, enjoyable, and effective training has made us--and our puppy--very happy. Thank you Illuminado!!!
Gretchen B.
Sep 28, 2016
We were fortunate enough to connect with Susan (our "fairy dogmother") shortly after getting our puppy, and we've been working with her for the past five months. What a difference she has made in our lives, and in the way that we interact with our puppy! Susan's approach is gentle and loving, rather than stern and forceful. She teaches primarily through positive reinforcement, and it's amazing to see our puppy respond. In just a few short months, our German Shepherd has become well-adapted and obeys simple commands. Susan engenders respect and trust from our puppy, and he is astoundingly eager to obey her; she has done a wonderful job of training us as well! Most importantly, her training teaches patience, persistence, and positive interaction with your pet. There are no "pinch" collars involved in Susan's training, no loud berating or punishment of your puppy. Instead, she trains the puppy with encouragement and reward (for our dog Max, that means treats and back scratches). Something that I strongly believe helped our pet to trust Susan and want to please her was "puppy camp," during which our puppy stayed with Susan for several days while we were out of town. While we were initially reluctant to leave our brand new puppy, when we returned, our puppy already had the foundations of strong training, and our subsequent training has been much easier because of that. I highly recommend Susan's training for your puppy or dog, and to the extent possible, I advise that all family members participate in getting trained so everyone in the family is on the same page. You will bless the day that you found your "fairy dogmother!"
Richard C.
Sep 10, 2016
When we got our puppy, one of our best decisions was to sign up for Illuminado Dog Training. We were happy to find the program to be customizable to our schedule and lifestyle needs. Having the trainer come to our home a few times a week gave us the opportunity to learn in small steps, reinforcing each step before taking the next. It also allowed us to quickly verify and validate what we learned.
With two of us learning to train our puppy, we did not always agree on what we thought the trainer had advised. Having the trainer stop by every few days allowed us to check out what she said and ensure we were handling our puppy’s training consistently. Also, having the training in our home allowed the trainer to see and evaluate what would work best for us in our environment. We’re happy to say we could not be more pleased with the results. Thank you Illuminado! Our happy (now well-behaved) puppy thanks you, too!!!
Dawn M.
Aug 28, 2016
Susan Lewis has been a gift to my fur child 2 years young active independent German Shep and I as she has been instrumental in teaching us to communicate successfully ! We r learning each lesson , reviewing and growing forward! Susan has a special gift about her that our dog trusted immediately, I highly recommend her training service and on one occasion I was downwith the flu, she continued training and playing with My dog helping our consistency so we could stay on track ! We r so thankful and hope you give a try to have same fun and peace of mind with your dog as we feel!
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
⭐Start Here: 11 1-hour Online Zoom Private 11 1-Hour AKC STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Obedience Classes.
⭐Puppy Pack Discount 2 or More Dogs: Local and Online Zoom AKC Obedience Class
⭐Save an Additional 10% OFF (2 or More Dogs) Valid Offer August 3rd, 2026
⭐1 Dog: 11 1-Hour AKC Obedience Classes $1,600
⭐$200 New Client Discount Included!
⭐2 Dogs: 11 1-Hour AKC Obedience Classes $3,200 -$320 10% Your Price: $2,800
⭐3 Dogs: 11 1-Hour AKC Obedience Classes $4,800 -$580 10% Your Price: $4,320
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process begins with a conversation to understand each customer's dog training and pet care needs. I take the time to listen to their goals, concerns, and expectations so I can gain a clear understanding of their requirements. From there, we work together to develop a customized puppy training and pet care program tailored to their dog's needs and the family's lifestyle.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
⭐ American Kennel Club Certified American Kennel Club Dog Trainer
⭐Yes! The American Kennel Club endorses patient, positive reinforcement dog training.
⭐AWARDS
· LUXlife Magazine Best Puppy Training Courses Provider 2026 – California Award
· Governor Newsom’s California Dream Fund Award 2022
· 5-Star Yelp Reviews: yelp.com and bark.com
· 2023 Nextdoor Neighborhood FAVE Award
· Thumbtack: Best of 2015 & 2016
