Welcome to Bone-a-Fide Dog Training

Dog training isn't just a job for Kari, it is her passion, her joy in life, and she thrives when working with dogs and their owners giving them the tools they need to develop and maintain a healthy enjoyable relationship.  Kari works well with all breeds, sizes and personalities, but is especially drawn to the larger breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Labradors.  

Professional development is important to Kari, and she is always looking for opportunities to expand her expertise.     

Kari has been training dogs 2009 in the Manteca/Stockton area.  She was an apprentice with Guaranteed Dog Training for 3 years and a Sirius Assistant for 1 year before becoming an official Sirius instructor for 1 year.  Certified as a Dog Trainer as of 2016 and is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.   

Kari's new adventure in training is she is now a Pet Tech Instructor teaching pet first aid and CPR.

Contact info::  209-740-7420

Amy is the Lead Trainer at the Escalon Dog Training Classes and has worked with Dogs for 15 years, through her business; Critter Sitter pet sitting and dog walking services. Amy is also the Owner and lead trainer at; Perfect Pawsture Dog Training out of Escalon. She  worked at Delta Humane Society, placing pets with new owners and serving the Stockton community. She also worked as a Veterinary Assistant, at Venetian Pet Hospital in Stockton, and was working towards becoming an RVT, but realized her passion was more into Dog training and the Behavior analysis of aggressive dogs. Amy especially was intrigued with pit bulls, following their Stigma in today's Society. Amy had worked with many Animals from Lathrop Animal Control and seen the lack of training and unwanted dogs in the shelters. 

Amy spent an 8 month externship with Kari Guidry through Bone-a-Fide Dog Training and volunteering at Escalon Animal Control. She is certified in Animal psychology, Pet CPR, and an ABCDT through Animal Behavior College. Amy is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. 

Amy has two Dachshunds, both 4 years old, Olive and Baelfire and a Bassadore puppy. Olive was born Deaf so Amy has experience with signing to communicate. 

Contact info:  209-430-9449

Stephanie has been around dogs all her life and is drawn to the bully cattle dog breeds, she loves their tenacity for life. For the past few years Stephanie has worked with local rescues, fostering and helping others find the perfect match for their family. Through fostering and rescue, she can save one life at a time and help make a difference.

Recently, Stephanie found a passion for dog training and wants to help owners achieve their dreams for their dog.  She was a Dog Training Trainee from February 2020 to February 2021.  Stephanie is the Lead Trainer at the Lathrop Puppy Training classes and instructing dog training workshops.  She continues to work with Kari and Amy on expanding her skills.  

Stephanie is also taking seminars and workshops to improve her skills.   

Contact info:  209-204-9517

Victoria has been a dog lover all of her life. When her mom adopted a pair of dachshunds that not only had special needs, but also anxiety and aggression, Victoria sought out trainers to help her learn. Working with these two, she was able to make great strides in their behavior.

After moving to Stockton in 2015 she continued helping her mom on the weekends as well as doing pet sitting, dog walking and other dog related jobs. Three years later, Victoria adopted her own dog, Daisy. Starting off as an Emotional Support Dog, she began to train Daisy as an owner-trained Service Dog.  She found guidance from different trainers, research, reading plenty of books and asking questions. 

In 2019, she began fostering and working further with dogs. She fell in love with working with rescue dogs. A year later, Daisy was attacked and became dog selective, and because of this she had to be washed from service work. Victoria continues training with Daisy, and her three other dogs, Lilo, Kodak, and Toby. 

Victoria is continuously learning at home through reading, research, and courses. She also helps in group classes, and at private lessons. She also works with various trainers in the area to hone her skills.