Welcome to Bone-a-Fide Dog Training
We specialize in training the family dog.
About US
Kari Guidry, Owner/ABCDT-L2
Kari’s passion for dog training began early in life. Growing up with a father who raised and trained hunting dogs, she was introduced to working dogs at a young age and learned firsthand how to communicate, train, and build trust with them. Her father primarily worked with Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers, and those early experiences laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to dogs and their training.
Dog training is more than a career for Kari — it is her passion and a central part of her life. She thrives when working with both dogs and their families, helping them develop the skills, understanding, and confidence needed to create and maintain a healthy, enjoyable relationship. Kari specializes in family dog training, focusing on practical, real-life skills that support harmony in the home and strengthen the bond between dogs and their people.
Kari works successfully with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities, and she has a particular passion for working with larger and high-drive breeds. She specializes in Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Labradors, and Queensland Heelers, bringing structure, clarity, and positive training methods to help these dogs thrive as well-mannered family companions.
Kari has been professionally training dogs since 2009 in the Manteca and Stockton areas. She began her career as an apprentice with a local trainer and as a Sirius Puppy Training Assistant before advancing to become an official Sirius Puppy Training instructor.
Continuing education and professional development are important to Kari, and she is always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge and refine her skills. In 2016, she became a Certified Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College (ABC). In 2023, she expanded her professional offerings by becoming a certified Pet Tech Instructor, teaching Pet First Aid and CPR.
Kari is also a proud member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and Fear Free Shelter certified.
Contact info:: 209-740-7420
Anna Claussen
Anna considers herself fortunate she had the opportunity to grow up on a ranch just outside the city in Livermore, CA. It was there she learned how to ride and care for horses, goats, dogs, cats, snakes and more. For a while, her family even had a full herd of reindeer! She always remembers from early on catching wild animals in need of rescue, and bringing them into the house to be cared for. Those experiences are where Anna believes her true love for animals of all types really started. Anna's first dog out on her own was a Siberian Husky, named Dallas, and she immediately took her to training and enjoyed teaching her good behavior and some great tricks. After adopting Dallas, she ended up getting a job at the animal shelter and worked there for almost 2 years.
Anna's love of animals never went away as she now has a full house with 4 dogs, 3 cats, and some other small critters along with her husband and 3 kids. One of the newest additions came right at the beginning of the Covid outbreak when Anna's parents' dogs had puppies. And to no surprise, one found a permanent home with Anna and her family. It wasn't until after the lockdowns ended that Anna realized she needed some help with their socialization around other people and animals. So, Anna signed up her dogs with Bone-a-Fide Dog Training. The training went so well, and she enjoyed working with dogs so much, she started volunteering with Bone-a-fide. Anna now has a "Pro Dog Trainer" certificate through Absolute Dogs™ and is now a trainer herself with Bone-a-fide. Anna said, "it is through the mentorship and guidance she received from Bone-a-fide, she has grown to appreciate the vast differences and training styles in each dog she meets". Anna love's what she does and says "it has truly been an inspiring journey so far, and she can't wait to meet new families and their furry friends".
Kim Ingram
Kim has worked at a couple of shelters in the San Joaquin County area and is currently a Manager at a Veterinary Hospital in Tracy. She has always had a passion for animals. Kim enjoys working with all different types of personalities, but behavioral management is where she excels. She is working towards achieving her behavioral certification within the next year through educational courses and hands-on experience. Kim has been with the Bone-a-fide team since 2019. Her certifications include Shelter Fear Free and PET CPR/First Aid.
Chrissy Rodieck
Chrissy Rodieck has been working alongside Bone-a-Fide Dog Training for many years, gaining hands-on experience and building a strong foundation as a dog trainer. She is now a Junior Dog Trainer and plays an active role in group classes, helping handlers and dogs work through core obedience skills with confidence and clarity.
A lifelong dog lover, Chrissy has shared her life with terriers for the past 20 years—but she’s yet to meet a dog or breed she doesn’t appreciate. She chose to pursue dog training as a way to support dogs and their people, with a deep commitment to keeping dogs in their homes and out of shelters.
Standing next to her is Cocoa, her trusty sidekick and constant reminder of why she does what she does.