Private Lessons
Group Classes
We all know that a well-trained dog is a happy dog! Group classes are crucial in training your dog to be comfortable and well behaved in a group setting, among other dogs, people, and various distractions. Group classes are fun, interactive, and educational. These classes are geared toward establishing reliable obedience in almost any situation.
These 6-week courses will address obedience, behavior issues and socialization. Each group class meets for approximately 1 hour per week. Puppies must be 16 weeks old and up to date with vaccinations to start group classes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Classes are sometimes cancelled due to the weather, holidays, or schedule changes. Weather cancellations (raining or poor AQI) will be done approximately 1 hour prior to class and posted on social media. If you have missed a class, you can make up the class in any future session. Please call or text 408-205-8251 for class updates or to schedule a make-up class.
Foundations - This series is geared toward dogs of any age who have not had formal training. These classes cover loose leash walking, look, touch, heel, sit, down, stay and intro to recall (come).
Beyond Basics - This series of classes covers a review and mastering of New Student cues and introduces in motion and distance commands as well as long leash work, if appropriate for the group. Prerequisite: Student must know DOWN.
Beyond Basics Advanced - This series of classes continues to master all the foundational cues and focuses on long line (or tag line) work.
6-Week Series of Group Classes: $360 (Private Clients pay $300)
Single drop-in class (only available to private or former group clients) $70
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
EL QUITO PARK, SARATOGA
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
BEYOND BASICS ADVANCED 9:30 am
PET FOOD EXPRESS – Los Gatos
Monday January 12th, 2026
FOUNDATIONS 5:30 pm
BEYOND BASICS 6:30 pm
PUP PLAZA, CAMBRIAN
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
YOUNG PUPPY SOCIAL MANNERS* (< 20 weeks) 4:00 pm
*$40/class
Wednesday January 14th
FOUNDATIONS (+16 weeks) 5:15 pm
BEYOND BASICS 6:30 pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
NOTE: Class start dates depend on enrollment. Some classes may be combined to enhance the group environment.
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I Love Dogs, and Training Them!
The first step in our training process is an in-home evaluation. During this visit, we will meet your dog, observe their behavior, and discuss the specific challenges you are facing. This allows us to gain a clear understanding of your goals and provide realistic expectations for what training can achieve. Our priority is to help you and your dog achieve lasting, positive results through a customized training plan tailored to your needs.
The evaluation fee is $90 and will be applied toward the cost of your training program should you choose to purchase and pay for a private training package at the time of the evaluation.
Private lessons are the most effective way to address behavior issues and build a strong working relationship with your dog. Together, we will establish goals and then work one-on-one to achieve those goals and alleviate unwanted behaviors.
Private lessons will begin in your home and neighborhood. We will then progress to meeting in public downtown areas to introduce more unexpected circumstances and distractions for your dogs. I am the guide, you are the teacher, and your dog is the student. Each lesson is approximately 45 minutes, once per week, for the duration of your selected package. Training methods do not rely on food, although treats will be used intermittently for concept training. The primary rewards are verbal praise and physical affection.
2025 private training rates:
Evaluation—$90
Single Private—$225
4 Sessions—$700
6 Sessions–$1020
8 Sessions—$1325
12 Sessions—$1900
15 sessions—$2325
Custom Training packages are available upon request. Additionally, any package may add on single private sessions $160
Evaluations
