Arfordable Dog Training’s mission is to provide transparent and affordable dog training for families in Central Texas. We believe every family deserves access to positive reinforcement based dog training to have a flourishing relationship with their pets no matter their circumstances.
Hi there! I’m Jessica Davis, a passionate certified dog trainer, behavioral consultant and lifelong animal advocate. My journey into dog training began in 2015, but it all started earlier when I discovered my love for helping dogs and people connect in meaningful ways.
My career in dog training took root unexpectedly. After volunteering at a local shelter, I fell head over heels for the pups and the amazing people working alongside them. What started as a hobby quickly blossomed into a deep, fulfilling passion. As I began working with reactive, fearful, and undersocialized dogs, I knew I needed to take my skills to the next level. Three years later, I became a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and earned my CBCC-KA certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). This was more than a career milestone—it was a way to honor the bond between dogs and their families.
I believe in the power of positive reinforcement to transform relationships between dogs and owners. By focusing on kindness and encouragement, I help dogs learn the skills they need to thrive in their homes, and in turn, help families build stronger, more joyful connections with their pets. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing the difference a few simple behavioral changes can make in people’s lives.
In addition to training, I’m deeply committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and working toward reducing dog overpopulation in San Antonio and surrounding areas. By offering affordable training and behavior modification services, I aim to give families the tools they need to keep their pets happy, healthy, and in their forever homes.
If you’re looking for a trainer who’s passionate, patient, and dedicated to your success, I’d love to work with you and your pup!
Jenny Ochoa, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Certified Fear Free Professional has always loved dogs. Growing up in the Texas hill country, from a young age she used to love bossing the dogs on the ranch around. She started at PetSmart in 1999 and never looked back. For the next 22 years, Jenny was an Area Trainer, then a Regional Area Training Mentor for PetSmart, training not only thousands of dogs and clients in and around San Antonio but training hundreds of dog trainers for the company. She helped update and improve PetSmart’s training program by literally writing multiple class curriculums and trainer accreditation materials for the company.
In 2022, Jenny made the decision to leave PetSmart, partnered with Jessica, and hasn’t looked back. As a co-owner of Arfordable Dog Training, Jenny has helped the business grow into where we are today, and we are not done yet.
Jenny has experience in Behavior Modification as well as training in all levels of obedience and many dog sports. If she doesn’t know how to do it, it’s probably on the list to learn as Jenny is truly a dog nerd and enjoys learning new things.
Jenny has 2 big bad Newfoundlands at home, a 7-year-old retired Therapy Dog Eeko, and 3-year-old 170lb certified Therapy Dog Grizzley. She is also consistently bossed around by 4 fantastic kitties.
Lisa Anderson
Hi, my name is Dorian however, everyone calls me Dori. I’m a born and raised Texan although I did tour Madison, Wisconsin to finish high school. As quickly as I could, I made my way back to New Braunfels, Texas.
I have two crazy kiddos that I hold dear to my heart, Victoria and Vanessa. Trust me, you’ll hear stories about them so bear with me. If I’m not talking about them, then I’ll be talking about my fur baby, Tootie.
During my career, I managed a kid’s indoor inflatable bouncy house business then moved into a flooring business as an expeditor for a little over 4 years. I loved my job but never felt complete until I found Arfordable Dog Training. At ADT, I feel right at home. You will see a lot of me helping out trainers, at the front desk with my partner in crime Tootie. or even taking the doggos out for walks.
In my spare time, I love to be outdoors whether it’s going for a hike, kayaking, bike riding or just walking around flea markets, you can always catch me outside.
Sierra VeraMy name is Sierra Vera, CPDT-KA. My dog training career started in 2016 with raising puppies for the blind and visually impaired. I raised seven puppies over the span of seven years and in that time, I developed a passion for dog training. My work with guide dogs led me to apply at Petsmart. I worked with them for about a year and a half building my training and client communication skills.
After that time, I was offered to apply with Arfordable where I have been ever since. The Arfordable team encourages us to continue our training education and pursue certifications and conferences. I have happily taken advantage of this whenever I can, and I have learned so much from attending conferences and studying for my certifications. In short, guide dogs revealed my passion, Petsmart taught me more about client relationships both with the trainer and the dog, and Arfordable has pushed me to build my knowledge and skills on both ends of the leash.
Caitlin HillCaitlin is passionate about serving people and their dogs. She has studied behavior and training with an emphasis on ethical science-based training solutions for 10 years. She got her start at Karen Pryor Academy and has since worked a variety of cases alongside a host of awesome trainers and behavior specialists. She is a certified behavior consultant through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
She enjoys solving a variety of training puzzles, but she especially loves helping reactive and anxious dogs find their confidence. Her favorite thing about being a dog trainer is helping to deepen the understanding between people and their dogs.
Sara StoebnerSarah is currently a full time high school teacher and part-time dog trainer.
Sarah is originally from South Dakota, lived in Hawaii for 11 years and moved to San Antionio about 7 years ago. She has her Bachelors of Science in Astronomy and was in the National Guard as a helicopter mechanic. Although she has a passion for Science and engineering, she has had a very strong love for animals her whole life. She got a dog training job at PetSmart in San Antonio, and stayed for three years. One of her students actually recommended that she become a human teacher and so she did. This took up a lot of her time and she had to stop training.
Sarah has missed it so much that she has finally decided to go back to dog training. Even though she was certified in the past, she is working on getting current again. She chose Arfordable Dog Training because they believe in the positive reinforcement and Fear Free way of dog training. This is a place where dogs can just be themselves but also get important training they may need.
Sarah has a 6 year old Boxer Poodle mix named Hoku. She took her to PetSmart with her every day when she worked there. Hoku had some major fear issues that we worked on. Now, not all the fear is gone, but she recovers much more quickly. At home, Hoku also has to put up with two cats that pick on her.
In her spare time she really loves hiking/camping and trail running.
Danielle moved to San Antonio from Missouri in July and has an extensive background in working with animals. Growing up on a farm, she was involved in 4-H and FFA, showing rabbits, goats, and cattle. Her passion for dogs began at 17 when she worked as a kennel tech for a dog breeder. This experience solidified her desire to pursue a career in the dog industry.
After high school, she worked in various roles before finding a job at a service dog organization, where they trained dogs for veterans with disabilities and children with autism. She started out as a kennel tech and was promoted to the facility coordinator within a year. Working alongside the dogs and assisting the trainers in their sessions really sparked her interest in the training industry. She enrolled in Animal Behavior College’s dog obedience program and became certified in May 2024. Danielle joined Arfordable in April 2024 and is eager to advance her career, aiming to obtain her CPDT-KA accreditation.
Hi! My name is Adlemi, but everyone calls me Addy. I’m known as the Snow White of ADT. I’ve loved dogs my entire life and always knew I wanted to work with them. I have experience in doggy daycares, boarding, and grooming for dogs. The training journey however, starts at Arfordable. After seeing how all the trainers understood and taught the dogs, I instantly knew I wanted to do that someday. I want to help dogs overcome their fears and help families build their bond with their fur babies.
I’m currently a Assistantant Dog Trainer working on becoming a Certified Dog Trainer with the help of everyone at Arfordable. I complete all my kennel tech duties and learn from the trainers as much as I can while I work. They’ve taught me so much so far and I look forward to learning something new every day.
I have two dogs of my own, Gaston and Maverick. They’re best friends and make life a little chaotic together, but I love it. They’re part of my little family and make life so much fun.
Hey y’all! My name is Presley! I was born and raised here in Texas. Although I don’t have a pup of my own (yet..) I have 7 reptilian/amphibian babies: 3 leopard geckos, 1 African Fat-tailed Gecko, 1 Crested Gecko, 1 Argentine Tegu, and one very adorable Toad.
Throughout my life I’ve always been blessed to be around all sorts of animals, big and small, domestic and exotic! While in high school, I started a job in a grooming salon for dogs and loved it. Here, I gained a real love for doggies. Through my time there, I started to learn their body language and how to better communicate with them. It became everything to me. After extensive research, I finally decided on which career was right for me— dog training!
Now, I’m focused on continuing my education in this ever-evolving field. I wouldn’t be where I am today, without the wisdom and guidance of everyone here at Arfin Academy!
Hi, my name is Kylie. I recently graduated high school and am going to Northeast Lakeview Community College. I have always lived with dogs and they are a huge part of my life. I met Jessica when she first started her business, when she did lessons at the park. I wanted to raise money to help the animal shelter and she hired me to be her assistant. I really enjoyed working with the dogs and Jessica. A few years later I needed help with my reactive dog, Bruno No No, and Jessica came to my house to train him and me. We focused on him becoming more comfortable with the world. She later offered me to work for her as a kennel tech. I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement and am grateful to work with others that have the same philosophy. I’m looking for learning and helping more dogs.
Isabelle originally started her career with dogs in the veterinary field. She has always had a passion to help pets in need and strived to get as much hands on knowledge as possible. Between hours interning at a local vet clinic and volunteering mucking stalls at a small horse barn, she helped raise and train a variety of species. From mice and rabbits, to goats, sheep, and horses, she enjoyed training them all! As much as she loved tending to wounds and assisting with vaccinations, nothing could beat the joy of training her previously fearful livestock to heel happily by her side. When time allowed, she even enjoyed trick training her goats and sheep to place on platforms and paw at the ground.
Isabelle continued on to Texas A&M to pursue an animal science degree. She was volunteering for a service dog organization when she herself got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and began searching for her own diabetic alert dog. Shortly after adopting Haribo, a German shepherd mix from Animal Care Services, she decided to move back to San Antonio to pursue her new passion in animal behavior.
Isabelle never stopped learning, gaining even more certifications and completing online courses while quarantining in 2020 including becoming a Certified Fear Free Trainer, CGC evaluator, and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Isabelle believes that training shouldn’t just be a necessity when owning pets, but an fun activity for everyone.
Shortly after getting Haribo’s Canine Good Citizen Certification, the duo continued having fun earning trick dog titles and experimenting with dog sports. Although Haribo was unable to become Isabelle’s service dog for medical reasons, together they have competed in Fast Cat, scent work, agility, and dock diving! Isabelle added her papillon to the pack in early 2021. Aptly named, “WiFi” is a natural in the agility ring and can’t wait to show everyone his full potential alongside his sister.