Barbara Tran

Tomba & Tashi Recommend

  • ADOPTION
    On the day that Tomba (above) found his home, approximately 13,000 other dogs and cats were killed because no one adopted them. By visiting a shelter where the staff is trained to evaluate the behavior of their residents, you'll have more assurance of finding a suitable friend than you'd get from most breeders. Interested in a dog at a shelter that doesn't evaluate behavior? Bring a behaviorist or trainer with you. Save a life: Start your search at Petfinder.
  • Dr. Harvey's Power Patties
    MMM mmm MMM! Can't get enough of these, and they're healthy, too. Tomba and Tashi recommend the big bag!
  • Busy Buddy treat dispensing toys, all of them, but especially the Chuckle and the Kibble Nibble
  • Ruffwear collars and leashes
    (OK, Barbara recommends the Flat Out leash for its adjustability and handy "traffic" handle, but Tomba and Tashi love their soft Hoopie collars)

Favorite Suppliers

Good Manners Training

A graduate of Pat Miller's Peaceable Paws Academy, Barbara believes in training that builds — rather than breaks — the bond between you and your dog. Her training methods are science-based for results, gentle for your and your dog's well-being.

Barbara's Own Training

In addition to completing an internship with Pat Miller (CPDT, CDBC, CHBC, and training editor for Whole Dog Journal), Barbara also earned a certificate, under Pat's tutelage, in Behavioral Assessment Training at the Humane Society of Washington County, Maryland. Barbara is currently continuing her studies with mentor Leea Foran (CPDT, CDBC, CTTP-2), owner of Foranimals.

Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT): #75043

Barbara's In-Home Teachers

Barbara shares her life, heart, and home with the economist Robert Gazzale, two proud-to-be-adopted BBDs, Tomba and Tashi, and the (mostly) formerly feral feline Jezebel.


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