California Dog Training

Training goals

• Behavior consultation
  Program details

  Personalized, positive-reinforcement training for challenging behaviors such as reactivity, jumping, barking, leash pulling and poor impulse control. We evaluate each dog’s needs, teach practical replacement behaviors and provide continued owner support to help maintain progress at home.

• Canine Good Citizen preparation
• Crate training
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement crate training helps puppies and adult dogs become comfortable resting safely in their crates. We build a calm routine and address whining, barking and resistance. Crate training is incorporated into an appropriate training program and is not offered as a standalone service.

• House training
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement potty training and housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs. We establish consistent feeding, bathroom and crate routines, reward appropriate elimination and help reduce indoor accidents. Owners receive practical instructions for continuing the routine successfully at home.

  Reward-based housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs. We develop a dependable bathroom schedule using supervision, crate routines, frequent outdoor opportunities and rewards for eliminating in the correct place. Owners learn how to recognize signals, prevent accidents and continue progress at home.

• Leash training
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement training for dogs that pull, lunge or become distracted during walks. We teach loose-leash walking, attention around distractions and calmer walking habits without shock collars. Available as part of our Board and Train or personalized private training programs.

  Positive-reinforcement leash walking training for puppies and adult dogs. We teach attention, comfortable leash skills and walking politely without pulling, even around everyday distractions. Leash training is available through our Board and Train and personalized private training programs.

  Reward-based loose-leash walking training for puppies and adult dogs. We teach dogs to stay attentive, walk comfortably beside their owners and respond around everyday distractions without pulling or lunging. Available through Board and Train or private lessons at our facility—without e-collars.

• Obedience training
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement obedience training that builds reliable everyday skills without shock collars. Dogs learn loose-leash walking, come when called, sit, down, stay and better manners around common distractions. Available through personalized Board and Train and private training programs.

  Personalized obedience training programs for puppies and adult dogs using positive reinforcement. Programs teach loose-leash walking, recall, sit, down, stay and better everyday manners. Board and Train and private training options are tailored to each dog’s needs.

  Personalized reward based training based on your dog’s temperament, behavior and household needs. We develop practical skills including loose-leash walking, recall, stay and everyday manners, then teach owners how to continue the training successfully at home. · Listed price: From $750.00

  Reward-based puppy obedience training builds good manners and confident learning. Puppies practice leash walking, recall, sit, down, stay, crate routines and appropriate social behavior while addressing play biting and jumping. Two-week Puppy Starter programs are available. · Listed price: From $750.00

• Puppy training
  Program details

  Structured, reward-based puppy training through Board and Train or private lessons at our facility. Puppies develop leash skills, recall, basic manners, crate routines and appropriate social behavior while receiving daily exercise and supervised play. Two-week Puppy Starter programs are available. · Listed price: From $750.00

  Our reward-based Puppy Training Program builds confidence, good manners and healthy routines during an important stage of development. Training includes socialization, crate and housebreaking routines, leash skills, recall and appropriate play. Two-week Puppy Starter Board and Train programs are ava · Listed price: From $750.00

• Recall training
  Program details

  Reward-based recall and stay training teaches dogs to come when called and remain calmly in place around everyday distractions. Training builds reliability through conditioning, repetition and appropriate rewards. Our programs work toward a dependable recall and a 30-minute down-stay.

• Socialization

Behavior support

• Barking
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement training for excessive or nuisance barking. We identify likely triggers, teach calmer alternative behaviors and help owners understand how to maintain progress at home. Barking concerns are addressed as part of a personalized Board and Train or private training program.

• Fear and confidence
• Reactivity training

How training happens

• Board and train
  Program details

  Ranch-based board and train using positive reinforcement—never shock collars. Dogs receive daily training, exercise and supervised play while learning loose-leash walking, recall, stay and better manners. Adult programs begin at three weeks, with continued support after your dog returns home. · Listed price: From $750.00

  Refresher training helps Board and Train graduates of all ages strengthen previously learned skills and address new concerns. Every graduate receives three complimentary private refresher lessons during the first year after completing the program, providing continued support for lasting success at h · Listed price: From $750.00

  Our two-week Puppy Starter Board and Train uses reward-based methods to build confidence, healthy routines and good manners. Puppies receive daily training, exercise and supervised socialization while learning crate and housebreaking routines, leash skills, recall and appropriate play.

• Private training
  Program details

  Private reward-based dog training lessons are offered at our Riverside County ranch when appropriate for the dog’s needs. Sessions provide personalized coaching for dogs and their owners and are often used as follow-up support for Board and Train graduates to strengthen skills and address concerns

  One-on-one reward-based lessons for dogs and their owners at our Riverside County training facility. Private lessons provide hands-on coaching for specific goals and are offered when appropriate for the dog’s needs. They are also available as follow-up support for Board and Train graduates.

Dog age

• Adult dogs
• Puppies

Support between sessions

• Follow-up support
  Program details

  Board and Train graduates receive continued support after returning home. Three complimentary private follow-up lessons are included during the first year after program completion. These sessions reinforce learned skills, coach owners and address questions or concerns that arise at home.

• Refresher training
  Program details

  Refresher training helps Board and Train graduates strengthen previously learned skills and address new concerns. Every graduate receives three complimentary private refresher lessons during the first year after completing the program, providing continued support for lasting success at home.

  California Dog Training graduates can add refresher training to an overnight boarding stay. Reinforce previously learned leash walking, recall, stays and everyday manners while addressing areas that need extra practice. Dogs return home with familiar skills strengthened through reward-based training

Assistance and working dogs

• Therapy dog training

Training approach

• Positive reinforcement
  Program details

  Positive-reinforcement dog training focused on conditioning and reinforcing appropriate behavior through reward-based methods. We teach dogs what to do, build reliable responses through practice and help owners manage the environment so good choices become lasting habits—without e-collars. · Listed price: From $750.00

Additional services

• Boarding
  Program details

  Overnight ranch boarding available exclusively to California Dog Training alumni. Dogs stay in spacious, extra-large individual dog suites and enjoy daily exercise and supervised play in a familiar environment. $60 per night with a complimentary bath. · Listed price: From $60.00

  Exclusive boarding for California Dog Training graduates in a familiar environment with staff who know our training methods. Dogs stay in spacious, extra-large individual suites and receive daily exercise and supervised play. Available for $60 per night with a complimentary bath. · Listed price: From $60.00

Consultations

• Free consultation

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