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Struggling with your dog or puppy’s behavior? Book a live, 1:1 virtual session with a certified positive trainer—often available the same day! Get expert, gentle guidance to solve barking, biting, potty accidents, separation anxiety, and more—so you and your dog can feel confident and happy together.
Alexandra Bassett, CPDT-KA – Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer
Alexandra Bassett—also known as Lexi—is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), behavior consultant, and owner of Dog Savvy, a positive reinforcement dog training company offering custom online dog and puppy training programs.
With over 25 years of experience as a professional dog trainer and animal shelter volunteer, Lexi specializes in force-free, reward-based training methods that help dogs learn faster while strengthening the human–dog bond. She studied under World Champion dog trainer Susan Garrett and uses a game-based training method called Learning through Games of Choice to make learning fun and effective.
After a decade as a dog trainer in Los Angeles, Lexi created Dog Savvy’s behavior modification programs for common issues such as leash reactivity, dog aggression, excessive barking, and separation anxiety. She now works with clients worldwide through virtual dog training sessions, helping dogs and their owners enjoy calmer, happier lives together.
Click here to read Alexandra’s featured business interview in Voyage LA.
Have questions about your dog’s behavior? Schedule an introductory session with Alexandra using the link below.
Dog Training & Behavior Articles Written by Alexandra
How to Build an Instant Bond with Your New Puppy
Dog to Human Resource Guarding: When a Dog Bites the Hand that Feeds
What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone
How to Stop a Dog from Barking
How to Prevent Dog Separation Anxiety
How to Socialize a Puppy Before It’s Had All Its Shots
5 Biggest Puppy Training Mistakes
How to Potty Train a Puppy
Dog Separation Anxiety - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
How to Train a Dog or Puppy to Settle Down
Should I Let My Puppy Cry It Out in a Crate?
Positive is NOT Permissive: How to Correct a Dog Using a Positive
Approach to Dog Training