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Out N' About Dog Training

La Mesa, California

4.7/5· 20 Google reviews

About Out N' About Dog Training

Serving all of San Diego, Out N’ About Dog Training can help you regain control over your dog and restore calmness to your daily routine. With over 25 years of professional experience training dogs, Julie Schmitt is one of the most knowledgeable and credentialed dog trainers in the San Diego region. She can help your dog become a thinking, well-behaved member of your family. Her training techniques are scientifically based, gentle, and effective. They focus on having your dog respond to you out of a desire to do something right, not out of fear of doing something wrong. Her methods are easy to implement, make sense, and provide long term solutions instead of quick fixes.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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Behavior support

  • Barking
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  • Resource guarding
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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    Puppy Class

  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Class options

  • Drop-in classes
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Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans
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  • Photo updates
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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  • Dog walking
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Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
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  • 3 week programs
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  • Animal Behavior Consultants
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  • Bark Park
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  • Basic Commands
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  • Behavior Management
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  • Dog Bark
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  • Dog Bite Prevention For Children
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  • Dog Handling
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  • Dog Housetraining
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  • Dog Leash
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  • Dog Park
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  • Dog Parks
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  • Dog Walkers
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  • Dog's Learning
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  • Dogs Trick
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  • Flexible Training Options
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  • Group Courses
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  • Pet Collar
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  • Private Trainer
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  • Virtual Coaching
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Customer reviews

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4.7
out of 520 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • kind instructor 3
  • positive reinforcement 3
  • direct feedback 2
  • essential obedience 2
  • kindergarten classes 2
  • leash skills 2
All 10 topics
  • patient training 2
  • private training 2
  • puppy class series 2
  • shy dog training 2

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20 collected reviews

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Sydney McMann
5/5
I took Julie's puppy preschool and kindergarten classes with my new puppy, and it was the best decision I could have made. We loved going on Sunday mornings and learned SOOO much. She is so kind, patient, helpful, and has so much information to share with everyone in her classes.…Read full reviewClose full review

I took Julie's puppy preschool and kindergarten classes with my new puppy, and it was the best decision I could have made. We loved going on Sunday mornings and learned SOOO much. She is so kind, patient, helpful, and has so much information to share with everyone in her classes. I was a little skeptical about the Zoom calls each week at first, but they ended up being fantastic and full of information. Her YouTube channel she provides was also one of my favorite resources to use. Short videos that helped me a lot each week working with my pup on new skills. He knew when we were at Mrs. Julie's house and would try to sprint up her driveway. My puppy and I left her classes very confident and ready to keep up on all our skills we learned. I couldn't recommend Julie or these puppy classes enough. Thank you for everything, Julie! :)

Erin F
5/5
We started with Julie in her puppy class series which were full of information for new dog owners! We switched to her after learning our first trainer was a balanced trainer and what we ACTUALLY needed was a positive dog trainer. She got us started on the right foot. We contin…Read full reviewClose full review

We started with Julie in her puppy class series which were full of information for new dog owners! We switched to her after learning our first trainer was a balanced trainer and what we ACTUALLY needed was a positive dog trainer. She got us started on the right foot. We continued in a semi private setting with another puppy for a bit. When issue have popped up we’ve hired her for 1:1 training and continue to use her as needed. You will not be disappointed!!

Jill Branch
5/5
Julie is amazing! I can’t say enough how helpful and responsive she was. She worked patiently with us and her training is done in real-life situations, i.e., on walks, in public, in parks, etc. She listened to our concerns and the challenges we were having with our 6-year old re…Read full reviewClose full review

Julie is amazing! I can’t say enough how helpful and responsive she was. She worked patiently with us and her training is done in real-life situations, i.e., on walks, in public, in parks, etc. She listened to our concerns and the challenges we were having with our 6-year old rescue pup. After the very first session we had a better understanding of what we needed to do, and not do, and the training was customized to our lifestyle and our dog’s personality and behaviors. Julie was a lifesaver for us and my only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner!!!! I would give more stars if I could!

Sharon Farrington
5/5
We have no hesitation giving Julie a 5 star review! She’s been a life-saver for our family. She worked with golden retriever, Bailey, as a puppy, helping us with all our many practical questions...how to set boundaries in the house, digging, relating with our older dog, dinner ta…Read full reviewClose full review

We have no hesitation giving Julie a 5 star review! She’s been a life-saver for our family. She worked with golden retriever, Bailey, as a puppy, helping us with all our many practical questions...how to set boundaries in the house, digging, relating with our older dog, dinner table troubles. Fast forward two years and we just had her work with Bailey again when our older dog passed on. Bailey was getting more and more reactive to other dogs when on leash, to the point where we didn’t want to walk him anymore. Julie worked with Bailey for a few sessions, then worked with us to make sure we better understood how to read Bailey’s body language and what he was trying to tell us. He is so much better!! It takes diligence now on our part, but we’re finding that has worked to improve our relationship with Bailey overall, and he’s more obedient in other areas now too. We highly recommend Julie and her gentle, reward-based methods.

Claire Knight
5/5
My husband and I recently adopted an 8+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix from Frosted Faces Foundation. She had been in another shelter and we had no idea what her life had been like before she got to the shelters. She was both fearful and aggressive with people and other do…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I recently adopted an 8+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix from Frosted Faces Foundation. She had been in another shelter and we had no idea what her life had been like before she got to the shelters. She was both fearful and aggressive with people and other dogs. Frosted Faces recommended Julie and we couldn’t have had a better experience. Julie’s approach was just what we were looking for for our girl. All positive reinforcement for the dog and owners. She offers a six session package and gives you so much helpful information so that you can continue using on your own. Our “spicy” little Frosted Face has made so much progress. We look forward to signing up for one of Julie’s Salty Dog training sessions when available. Super experience!

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