Training

Private Lessons

Private lessons are held at our training facility in San Pablo and are ideal for dedicated owners who are willing to practice the skills learned at home throughout the week. Each 45-minute session covers essential commands such as “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “come,” “place” (go to bed), and “heel” (walk nicely on a leash).

In-Home Private Lessons

In-home private lessons are perfect for those who prefer to train their dogs in a familiar environment. This option is especially beneficial for dogs that are shy or nervous outside the house, making it easier for them to focus and adjust. Each 45-minute session includes commands such as “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “come,” “place” (go to bed), and “heel” (walk nicely on a leash).

The Puppy Starter Lesson

The Puppy Starter lesson is a 1-hour single in-home lesson designed to help you and your new puppy get off to a great start. During this session, we cover essential topics such as house training, exercise, feeding routines, crate training, socialization, and addressing common behaviors like nipping and jumping. Additionally, we lay the foundations for effective leadership, ensuring a positive and structured environment for your puppy.

Board and Train

The board-and-train program offers comprehensive training by having your dog stay at the training school until the program is complete. This program is ideal for owners who lack the time or experience to train their dogs themselves. It provides a strict routine that reinforces new behaviors more effectively than traditional classes, allowing for more consistent and intensive instruction.

Your dog will experience new environments, which helps them feel secure even when away from home. Our training facility is designed to minimize distractions such as children or other pets, creating an ideal setting for learning. A professional trainer will work with your dog every day, providing comprehensive behavior assessments and personalized instruction.

For busy dog owners, the program offers both flexibility and convenience. With your dog fully cared for, you can manage extended travel, major home renovations, or pest control projects without worrying about making special safety accommodations for your pet. All board and train programs require an evaluation at the training facility before booking.

Our Puppy Obedience Foundation program is a 2-week board-and-train experience designed for puppies as young as 8 weeks and up to 6 months of age. This purely positive program focuses on essential puppy foundations, including socialization and environmental stability. We also condition owner-puppy engagement, potty training, crate training, and build confidence through fun, mentally stimulating exercises.

This 3-week program emphasizes practical, everyday obedience training conducted outdoors with distractions, ensuring high precision in commands. It covers a comprehensive range of skills including manners, socialization with both dogs and people, crate training, and commands such as “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “place” (down on bed and stay until released), loose leash walking, recall (come on command), greeting manners (no jumping), and waiting at doors and gates until released. The package includes essential training tools such as a prong collar, e-collar, 6ft leash, and elevated bed. Additionally, you'll receive a FREE 1- hour private lesson upon completion of the training. This session is designed to familiarize you with the new commands, teach you how to effectively use your training tools, integrate training into daily routines, and learn proper handling techniques for your dog. We also condition owner-puppy engagement, potty training, crate training, and build confidence through fun, mentally stimulating exercises.

In addition to covering all commands included in the 3-week program, the 6-week program incorporates off-leash training. Your dog will master performing and maintaining commands without a leash. This comprehensive package includes essential training tools (prong collar, e-collar, 6ft leash, and elevated bed) and a FREE 1-hour private lesson. This session is designed to teach you the new commands, instruct you on using the training tools effectively, integrate training into your daily routine, and provide guidance on proper dog handling techniques.

This specialized program targets significant behavioral challenges including dog aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and more. It requires a minimum commitment of 6 weeks, although a consultation is necessary to determine the optimal duration for addressing your dog's specific needs.