About Donna Chandler

  Donna Chandler brings more than 30 years of dog‑training expertise to families, professionals, and organizations across the country. For over three decades, she has helped people build better relationships with their dogs through humane, effective, and easy‑to‑apply training methods that work in real‑world environments.

Donna’s educational programs are approved by the AAVSB/R.A.C.E., allowing her to provide continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians nationwide. Her methods are trusted by professionals who rely on clear, science‑based instruction that supports both dogs and the people who care for them.

Donna is highly respected for her work in specialized service‑dog training, preparing dogs to support individuals and institutions in critical areas, including:

• PTSD      support
• Diabetic      alert
• Seizure      alert
• School      and educational support environments

Her training approach emphasizes reliability, confidence, and partnership—qualities essential for service dogs working in demanding roles.

Donna is the author of Good Dog!: Simple Training for Successful Behavior along with four additional books on dog behavior and training. Her programs are used nationally and internationally by pet stores, veterinarians, breeders, shelters, and dog owners seeking practical, compassionate guidance. Her teaching style has reached audiences around the world, helping thousands of dogs become well‑mannered, confident companions.

Donna’s training philosophy is simple: every family deserves training that is clear, encouraging, and easy to use. Her Positive Reinforcement methods are designed for everyday dog owners—not professional trainers—and even a few minutes a day can create meaningful, lasting improvements in behavior and communication.

You can preview one of  Donna’s training chapters, in the One‑der Dog  Class program, here: https://k9.teachable.com/p/dog-training