About Us
Our Mission:
To help overwhelmed dog owners train their pups to be competent emotional support and therapy companions to their families or selves through in-home studio, 1-on-1 enrichment and socialization interaction.
Lynn specializes in training the “working” dogs as well as the “in-home” dogs.
Our Vision:
Lynn Parson Dog Training is THE leading organization on the central coast for equipping dogs with excellent house, public, and people skills.
Our Values:
Safety is not overrated - our #1 priority for our dogs, workers, and clients is safety. This is a non-negotiable value that we pride ourselves in and are consistently seeking to excel in.
Quality over quantity - unlike traditional boarding kennels, we care deeply about impacting each dog that stays with us through in-home studio, 1-on-1 interaction.
We celebrate diversity- we are not afraid to welcome each type of dog, both pure-bred and mixed, puppy and senior, into our program as well as each unique dog owner. We are also an inclusive team that seeks to encourage, respect, and support each other like a family.
Qualifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT/KA
Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator, CGC
Certified in all animal First Aid, CPR, Disaster Triage, support DOGE911, and assist in animal emergency and evacuation situations
Professional member of Pet Professional Guild (PPG) (“Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics” )
Professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Pet Sitters Associates, and Pet Sitters International
Essential Oil Vet Member
On the Board of Directors for “Pet Hospice of SLO”
In study with and will be Certified by Bergin Institute of Canine Studies, Judy Luther founder of Bond Based Choice Training and Council for Pet Dog Trainers
BS degree in business
What People Are Saying
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Everyone needs a ‘Lynn’ in their life. She’s an excellent communicator and met me where I was at with my dog. With my first puppy, I had no idea where to start. Without judgement, she helped potty train and build a daily structure for my dog (basset hound) to develop kind, playful, and gentle behaviors.
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— Josh
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I have never hesitated to bring my dog to her house. She has a very secure yard, safe house, and an honest, loyal, genuine personality. I would highly, highly recommend Lynn Parson if you need a safe place for your pet to stay for the day or for an extended period of time
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— Linda
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Lynn and her staff are so loving and caring with the dogs. We love the home environment instead of a usual kennel. Our golden loved staying with Lynn and would come home happy and exhausted. I love that Lynn sends videos of the dogs playing together. It’s great having a place where you know your dog is happy and well cared for. As an added bonus, Lynn is also a dog trainer – so you can schedule training time while your dog is being boarded! Highly recommend!!!
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— Margie
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Lynn gave Charlie a safe place to socialize with other dogs and get lots of energy out. I was able to spend my day at work without worrying about my dog
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— Bethany