About Our Dog Training Practice in Puerto Rico

Canine Assistance Puerto Rico provides assessment-led, behavior-focused dog training grounded in real-world reliability and canine welfare.

Our work centers on dogs whose challenges involve regulation, overstimulation, reactivity, or inconsistent behavior across environments. Training focuses on handling, environment, and decision-making rather than command acquisition alone.

Service dog training follows task-specific, criteria-based phases and is earned through demonstrated readiness, not promised outcomes.

The practice was founded to support individuals seeking practical, force-free training for real-life situations, both virtually and in person.

The following outlines the scope and boundaries of our dog training services.

Our Training Focus

Assessment-led, behavior-focused work in real-world environments
Owner-led training with professional guidance
Non-punitive handling and communication
Focus on regulation, reliability, and consistency across environments

Program Boundaries

No guarantees of service dog training eligibility or certification
No ESA, therapy dog, or travel documentation for pets
No protection, guarding, prey drive, or crisis intervention services

Saludos

I’m Coach T, a certified canine behavior professional and AKC-approved CGC Evaluator providing dog training services in Puerto Rico for behavior problems, reactivity, puppies, and leash pulling.

Before working with dogs, I spent years in healthcare as a Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist in emergent and outpatient cardiac settings. That background shaped my assessment-first approach and focus on regulation and decision-making in real-world environments.

I work with both young dogs building early behavioral foundations and individuals who rely on dogs for stability and daily support.

After training my own service dog under professional guidance, I founded Canine Assistance Puerto Rico to offer force-free, assessment-led training focused on real-world behavior at home and in public.

Credentials

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
International Dog Trainer School Certified Dog Behaviorist
Calming Signals Approach
Certified Canine Behavior Consultant