About Dottie Dunnigan

I am a licensed dog obedience trainer with more than 30 years of experience working with owners and their dogs. I have operated K9 Nutt Dog Training since 1991, offering dog training and pet sitting for clients only. I received my certification in kennel management and obedience dog training from the Pro-Train Dog Training Institute in San Diego, California. I earned my AA degree from Ventura College and am licensed with the City of Ventura.
​
I have held dog obedience courses for Ventura College Community Services and the City of Carpinteria. I have also taught classes at The Pet Barn and The Wharf in Ventura, CA.  Before that, I worked as a dog trainer for Shepherds of Leybourne in Arroyo Grande, CA, and also as a veterinarian assistant for All Cats Clinic in Ventura, CA.

I have helped clients build their dogs’ foundation in achieving their goals for Companion Dog, protection, Pet Therapy, Agility, AKC Obedience and Rally titles.  I am often consulted for pet selection and evaluation of training needs and Pet Therapy evaluator.  In the past, I have served as a Canine Good Citizenship trainer.
​
Some of my special experiences are helping kids with the Loma Vista 4-H Club train their dogs in Obedience and Rally, as well as attending Westminster in 2008 in support of the #5 Pomeranian in the nation to whom I bred my Champion female.

I am recommended by numerous pet stores, veterinarian facilities, and groomers, as well as past and present clientele, throughout Ventura County.

Award Winning

I am quite excited to receive this award eleven years in a row from the VC Reporter. Having lived in Ventura for most of my life and serving dogs and their owners, I am honored to be listed in the Best of Ventura County! Thank You, Ventura!