Andrew Pena working a sit-heel with a Belgian Malinois at our Upland facility
About Andrew Pena

Owner. Trainer. Andrew Pena.

Training dogs full-time since 2018. Working with dogs since 2010. Marker training, engagement, and the kind of obedience that holds up in real life.

High Caliber
  • 2018Training professionally since
  • 5 + 2Days a week, sessions per day
  • Owner-runAndrew runs every program
  • Upland, CAInland Empire and LA
In Andrew's words

The relationship is the work.

It is more than just sit, down, and stay. We focus on creating a strong and healthy relationship with your dog.

We obtain this by building high levels of motivation using marker training. With this system we create clear communication with your furry friend. We teach your dog to "learn to learn," and have fun doing it.

I am Andrew Pena, owner and trainer. I have been training dogs full-time since 2018, but it has been a hobby since 2010.

I grew up loving dogs. Every time I would go hang out at my friends' houses I would love to play with their dogs. Unfortunately I was never able to have my own because my mom was allergic to cats and dogs.

When I turned 21 and moved out on my own, the first thing I did was get a German Shepherd off Craigslist. Not the smartest thing to do, but I did not really know much about good breedings, etc. I quickly learned that he needed some sort of training, so I found a trainer and started Henrik's training journey. Little did I know I was also starting a journey of my own.

Later down the line, my trainer saw my passion and offered me a job. I took it, and knew this is what I wanted to do for a living. The rest is history.

The Method

Three markers. One language. Every dog.

GOOD

The keep-going marker. You are doing it right. Hold what you are doing.

YES

The release marker. The moment the dog gets it right, bridged to the payment.

NO

The information marker. Not that, try again. Not punishment, information. Clear language, never angry, never confusing.

How we work

Balanced. Marker-driven. Owner-led.

We are balanced trainers. Food, leash, and ecollar where age-appropriate, all introduced properly, all matched to the dog and the goal. The tool is never the trick, the system is.

Engagement is the lever. Once a dog is engaged and has a clear language, the obedience comes fast and the behavior work has somewhere to go. From there, we proof every behavior in real environments. Real-world reliable, not living-room reliable.

Andrew Pena holding focus with a Belgian Malinois at our Upland facility
Andrew clearly knows how to get results while keeping everything user friendly.
Aishah M.March 2026 | Google Review
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Want Andrew on your dog?

Tell us about your dog. Andrew will get back to you with a clear next step, no pressure, no upsell.

  • Marker-driven, balanced training, built around your dog
  • Real answer about runway and outcome before you spend
  • Andrew runs every program personally, no salespeople
  • Based in Upland, CA, serving LA and the Inland Empire

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