Drop-in dog training classes in California

Explore classes that allow individual attendance rather than a fixed course. Compare trainers in California.

10 businesses

Ridgeside K9 NorCal

Chico, California

4.9/5· 301 Google reviews

Ridgeside K9 NorCal Dog Training is the leading dog training company in Chico, CA, specializing in obedience training, puppy training, board and train, private…Read in fullShow less

Ridgeside K9 NorCal Dog Training is the leading dog training company in Chico, CA, specializing in obedience training, puppy training, board and train, private lessons, group training, and behavior modification. Our expert trainers use proven techniques to create well-mannered, obedient dogs. While we offer boarding and daycare within Chico, our focus is on delivering top-tier training to help owners build strong, lasting bonds with their dogs. Whether you're dealing with basic obedience or severe behavioral issues, we have a solution. Call today to start your dog’s transformation! Schedule a free consultation today. Northern California's best rated dog trainers.

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training

Cooperhaus K9

Mt Hamilton, California

4.9/5· 74 Google reviews

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and obedience…Read in fullShow less

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and obedience training.

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Obedience training

Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center

Vista, California

5/5· 66 Google reviews

Looking for a dog trainer near you? We offer professional dog training classes in the Vista, California area designed to help dogs develop good manners, confidence…Read in fullShow less

Looking for a dog trainer near you? We offer professional dog training classes in the Vista, California area designed to help dogs develop good manners, confidence, and focus so they can become welcome members of the family and the community. Our group dog training classes include Puppy Training (10–16 weeks), Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Therapy Dog preparation, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and Tricks classes. Training in a group setting helps dogs build social skills, gain confidence, and stay focused around real-life distractions. Just as importantly, training strengthens the communication, trust, and bond between dogs and their owners. A well-trained dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog helps create a calmer, more joyful home.

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Crate training

Thriving Canine

Gilroy, California

5/5· 36 Google reviews

THRIVING CANINE offers a variety of services for eliminating your dog’s unwanted behavior, improving manners and sharpening obedience skills. Thriving Canine believes…Read in fullShow less

THRIVING CANINE offers a variety of services for eliminating your dog’s unwanted behavior, improving manners and sharpening obedience skills. Thriving Canine believes in a balanced approach to dog training. By integrating positive reinforcement and traditional training methods, all-the-while focusing on the intrinsic value of the human-dog bond, you’ll not only have a dog who loves to learn, you’ll have a companion who responds reliably and is not touch sensitive. Thriving Canine offers basic to advanced obedience classes, puppy classes, agility classes and recall clinics in Gilroy and private training anywhere in the Califonia Bay Area including San Francisco, San Jose, Los Gatos and Monterey. We also offer private training in the Los Ang

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Leash training

Out N' About Dog Training

La Mesa, California

4.7/5· 20 Google reviews

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…Read in fullShow less

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.

  • Behavior consultation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

Thriving Canine

Morgan Hill, California

4.8/5· 5 Google reviews

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and leash…Read in fullShow less

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and leash training.

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Leash training

K9 Sniffers

San Leandro, California

5/5· 1 Google reviews

At K9Sniffers we run Nose Work for dogs classes. We train pet dogs to search and find odors that are used in the competitive sport of Nosework. We train for NACSW K9…Read in fullShow less

At K9Sniffers we run Nose Work for dogs classes. We train pet dogs to search and find odors that are used in the competitive sport of Nosework. We train for NACSW K9 Nose Work, AKC Scent Work and UKC Nosework Competitions. We also take students who just want to do something fun with their dogs. Classes are held at the San Lorenzo Dog Training Club in San Leandro. Classes are taught by Steve Bettcher, IACP Certified Dog Trainer and Certified Nosework Instructor. Steve has been training Nosework since 2012 and has been competing with his Beagle, Buddy. Buddy has his NW3 Elite Title, AKC Excellent Scent Work Title and SDS Excellent Title. Steve will also travel to do private lessons in the East Bay Area or at SLDTC.

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Fear and confidence
  • Group classes

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