In 1999 Pia became part of the Planet Pooch team as chief staff trainer and canine behavior director.

She gives all daycare staff a 2 1/2 hour orientation class covering canine behavior including; pack dynamics, aggression, fear, classical and operant conditioning theory, interpreting body language and vocalization and how to recognize resource guarding and separation anxiety.

Pia also offers a 4 hour workshop on dog first aid and CPR to the Planet Pooch staff.

In addition, every week, on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays she coaches the staff in each play group to reinforce and expand the subjects covered in the orientation. On those days Pia also offers free advice on behavior and training to the Planet Pooch's daycare customers.

Unique in its kind, Planet Pooch is the Peninsula's Pet Premier Playground, also offering grooming, rescue and adoption, boarding and much more!