Training programs
Dog training programs in Santa Clara
The right plan depends on the dog in front of us. Start with the problem that sounds most like your life — the free evaluation narrows the path, and most plans blend more than one program.
“Training isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’ve found what works perfectly for us.”
01By problem
Find your starting point.
| If this sounds like you… | Start with |
|---|---|
| My puppy is biting, chewing and testing everything | Puppy Training |
| My dog listens at home and ignores me outside | Obedience Training |
| My dog lunges, guards, growls or panics | Behavior Modification |
| I want a recall I can actually trust | Off-Leash Training |
| My dog needs a job (and so do I) | Agility & Sport |
| I need a dog that can work with me in public | Service Dog Training |
02Programs
Six programs, one individualized plan.
01 · Start rightPuppy Training
Biting, potty routines, crate comfort and leash foundations — before habits set.
Start here if“My puppy is biting, chewing and testing everything”
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02 · Everyday reliabilityObedience Training
Heel, recall, place and calm door manners that work outside the training room.
Start here if“My dog listens at home and ignores me outside”
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03 · When life feels hardBehavior Modification
Reactivity, aggression, guarding, anxiety and excessive barking — with safety first.
Start here if“My dog lunges, guards, growls or panics”
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04 · Earned freedomOff-Leash Training
Recall, distance work and real-world distraction proofing for dogs ready to earn freedom.
Start here if“I want a recall I can actually trust”
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05 · Work togetherAgility & Sport
Agility, scent work and trick training for confidence, focus and teamwork.
Start here if“My dog needs a job (and so do I)”
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06 · Purposeful partnershipService Dog Training
Obedience, socialization, public manners and task work for suitable dog–handler teams.
Start here if“I need a dog that can work with me in public”
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Advanced Tactical & Specialty Training
Precision. Control. Communication under pressure.
Training may include
- Advanced Obedience
- Handler Mechanics
- Environmental Confidence
- Obstacle & Movement Work
- Distance Control
- Drive & Engagement
- Scent & Search Foundations
- Specialty Skill Development
Advanced work should develop
- Clarity before speed
- Control before complexity
- Confidence before pressure
- Communication before correction
Not every dog is appropriate for every form of advanced work. Suitability is evaluated individually.
03Investment
Packages combine private and group sessions.
8 Privates & 4 Groups
$799
8 private sessions
+ 4 group classesGreat for new dogs with no behavioral issues.
- The Bay Area K9 Association method
- Basic home manners: no jumping, excessive barking or counter surfing
- On-leash obedience
Most popular
12 Privates & 6 Groups
$999
12 private sessions
+ 6 group classes- Everything in 8 & 4
- Off-leash obedience
- Sport training
16 Privates & 8 Groups
$1,399
16 private sessions
+ 8 group classes- Everything in 12 & 6
- Advanced off-leash work
- Commands at a distance and in motion
24 Privates & 12 Groups
$1,899
24 private sessions
+ 12 group classes- Everything in 16 & 8
- Advanced off-leash obedience
- Executive protection and sport work
Complex behavior cases can require ongoing work beyond a single package — ask at your free evaluation. Group classes and full pricing.
Free · In person
Start with a free evaluation.
We recommend a package after we’ve met your dog, so you’re not guessing. Bring your dog, meet a trainer and talk through what’s going on — your trainer recommends a plan and explains why.
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- In person, with your dog
- When
- Tuesday–Saturday, by appointment only
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Not sure?
Let the Training Match narrow it down.
I don’t know which program I need. Where do I start?
Start with the problem, not a package name. The Training Match asks a few questions about your dog and your goals, and we use it to recommend a starting point. At your free evaluation, your trainer will go over your goals and the plan.
Is training private or in groups?
Both. Current packages pair private sessions with group sessions — private time to build skills around your dog’s needs, group time to practice around other dogs and people.
How much does training cost?
Packages run from $799 for 8 private sessions and 4 group classes to $1,899 for 24 private sessions and 12 group classes, and stay valid for 5 years. Group classes are $45 drop-in, $200 for 5 or $349 for 10. We recommend a package after your free evaluation so you’re not guessing — see the pricing page for everything.
Can you guarantee my dog will be trained?
No. Trainers can’t control every factor, and guaranteeing results would be unethical. A dog’s history, socialization, genetics, experiences and the owner’s follow-through all play significant roles. Complex behaviors like aggression, reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety require ongoing commitment.