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Gentle Touch Pet Training
San Luis Obispo, California
About Gentle Touch Pet Training
A full spectrum of dog training classes and dog sports are available ranging from introductory puppy classes to advanced clicker training. All basic dog training is based on the tenets of Clicker Training, a gentle approach using a marker signal and positive reinforcement to shape your dog’s behaviors the same way marine mammals are trained. Dog Sports are a great way to spend time with your dog and create a lifelong connection. Gentle Touch offers an Agility program with beginning classes through the highest levels of competition. Nose Work (K9 scent detection for fun and sport) is the newest dog sport that is sweeping the country and Gentle Touch offers a complete series of classes with five certified instructors.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
- Trick training
Training approach
- Clicker training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Other listed services
View 14 additional details
- 6-Week Class
- Dog Learn
- Dog's Behaviors
- Group Classroom
- Positive Dog Training
- Rabies Shots
- Specialty Classes
- Stay Training
- Tailored Training
- Teaching Your Dog
- Training Sessions
- Training Your Dog
- Videos Training
- Week Course
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Questions & answers
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My 16 week old Rottweiler puppy is not coming to me. He sits for food so he's not stupid. I need to eneoll him in a class. Can you advise me?
If you live in SLO County, you have many good training options. Both Gentle Touch in Arroyo Grande and Canine Academy in Atascadero have entry-level 6 week obedience classes. Both are very good. But there are any number of excellent trainers all through the county, and many if them offer obedience training through city rec departments.
Community answer · Rebecca Anastasio · 2018-09-21
Do you offer basic obedience? I have a six month old pug pup.
Yeah they have many different levels of classes. Check out their website for more info.
Community answer · Tony Cash · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
59 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Learned 8
- Facility 5
- Knowledgeable trainer 4
- Instructors 3
- Knowledgeable staff 3
- Learning experience 3
All 10 topics
- Puppy training 3
- Expertise 2
- Gentle touch 2
- Nose work 2
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I have been taking classes there for a number of years, starting with a Feisty Fido class for my reactive dog. Great Instructors, great facility with indoor and outdoor training areas. Only wish it was closer to my house.
I had a GREAT experience years ago with Gentle Touch Pet Training and was able to live happily ever after with my Akitas until they passed at 13 and 14 years old. We applied what we learned to our Pitbull mix and 8 years later he's STILL the perfect dog. We recently got a visit f…Read full reviewClose full review
I had a GREAT experience years ago with Gentle Touch Pet Training and was able to live happily ever after with my Akitas until they passed at 13 and 14 years old. We applied what we learned to our Pitbull mix and 8 years later he's STILL the perfect dog. We recently got a visit from Teah to work with our 2 year old Boxer and 1 year old Boxer mix. She gave us great refresher tips on positive reinforcement training and shed lots of light on the breed and their age playing a role in some of their CURRENT behavior. As before within minutes she had our dogs doing everything she asked of them. We're starting nose work training on Monday. So excited!
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