Maria Eguren

Maria Eguren has an advanced degree in biology from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a specialization in animal behavior. She has also been certified as an Animal Behavior Consultant by IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants). During her 15 years in the animal behavior field, she has focused on ethology, enrichment programs, training, and consulting for wild animals in captivity and pets. She worked on behavior research projects for several zoos in Argentina and the U.S.A. She is currently head of the Behavior Department for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Her responsibilities include temperament assessments for cats and dogs going up for adoption, developing and implementing training plans for animals who need behavior modification before being placed up for adoption, teaching training classes for shelter and public dogs, consultations with the public during the adoption process and follow-up after the adoption has been completed, as well as consultations for people whose pets present challenging behavior issues.

Margaret Daul

Margaret Daul, CPDT-KSA, ACDBC, KPA CTP, CTC has been a dog lover and owner all her life.  She uses positive reinforcement to help families and their dogs learn to form lasting bonds and promote behaviors that can last a lifetime.  She teaches public classes and individual consults for Peninsula Humane Society.  She leads Guide Dog puppy training sessions in Palo Alto; teaching the raisers how to help their puppies develop into Guide Dogs. Margaret is a CPDT-KSA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge and Skills Assessed). Her goal is to help your dog and family to grow together. Margaret loves working with people and their dogs and is looking forward to meeting you and your dog in her training classes and consultations.

Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall is an animal lover and grew up with a wide range of mixed and pure breed dogs. In 2006 she joined PHS as an active volunteer in all aspects of the public dog training program. Sharon especially enjoyed volunteering as a dog training assistant in a wide range of courses offered at PHS. Sharon began teaching classes in 2009, and graduated from the Marin Humane Society’s canine behavior Academy taught by Trish King in 2011. She has also attended seminars on dog behavior and training by leaders in the field including Trish King,  Pia Silvani, Pat Miller, Aimee Sadler and others. Sharon enjoys working one on one with her students and learning the latest insights into our doggie companions. In addition to her work at PHS Sharon is a member of the Mid-Peninsula Guide Dogs for the blind group, where she assists in training and hosting guide dog puppies.

Barb Izzo

Barb Izzo is a CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB, Separation Anxiety Pro BC and CCTA certified professional dog trainer with particular expertise in behavior modification and compassionate care. At PHS/SPCA, she works with canines and their humans through one-on-one behavior consultations. In addition to her work at PHS/SPCA, Barb provides behavior and training support to other organizations and individuals. Barb understands first-hand the transformative power of the human-canine bond. Her service dog played a pivotal role in her life after she suffered injuries from an accident. This experience fueled her commitment to help strengthen the relationship between individuals and their canine companions.

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Gabriella Gallelo

Gabriella Gallelo was able to care for dogs, cats, and rats while growing up in the bay area. She started volunteering at PHS in 2016 and continued volunteering at the Yolo County SPCA while getting her bachelor's degree in animal biology from UC Davis. Through their dog behavior internship, she discovered her passion was in strengthening interspecies communication. While in Davis, she researched to understand what factors influenced the bonds between humans and animals in multi-cat households. She applied this work in her own household by training her cats tricks and to be respectful of one another. At PHS, Gabriella works to help humans and dogs understand each other better.

Cyndi True

Cydni True (Cyd) is a CBCC-KA, IAABC-ADT, SA Pro, and CFDM-certified dog behavior consultant who specializes in helping overly frustrated, fearful, and angry dogs. As the first step in behavior modification plans Cyd develops for dogs, she works to help the dog feel safer and more confident in their life. From there, she identifies specific behaviors to teach them in order to meet their unique wants and needs. She pays special attention to tailoring this to the owner's lifestyle. Cyd is studying for her MS in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare so she can continue to discover ways to make behavior easy to understand and transform for everyone involved.

Andrea Mora

Andrea Mora brings over three years of hands-on experience in positive reinforcement training and Fear Free handling. Her passion for animals began early and grew into a lifelong commitment to helping people better understand them. She holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology from San Francisco State University, where she developed a strong foundation in animal behavior and biology. Andrea approaches training with a blend of science, empathy, and patience, believing every dog deserves understanding, and the opportunity to succeed. She is also a proud pet parent to two mini lop bunnies, Gizmo and Lola.