Directory of Dog Trainers in Avila Beach, CA

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

Do you have a dog that could benefit from basic obedience training? Santa Maria Valley Humane Society offers group dog obedience courses and private dog training sessions. Our training utilizes positive reinforcement which focuses on rewarding good behaviors rather than punishing bad behaviors. When a dog associates positive behaviors with rewards, it is more likely to want to repeat those behaviors and is less likely to perform bad behaviors.

The six-week course will begin by learning how to connect with and understand the dog's thought process. In addition, we will be teaching our dogs about self-control. Our training is not based on "forcing" the dog to do something. We focus on teaching the dog to want to do the behavior, and the importance of the relationship between you and your dog. Once you are able to communicate with your dog, we will add in basic manners we all would like our dogs to have like "wait" and "leave it."

We will also discuss problem-solving techniques for dealing with typical dog behaviors that most dog owners find a bit challenging, such as jumping up on people, barking, chewing and digging. This is a very comprehensive class in basic dog training, perfect for any age dog. We hope the class is a very positive experience for you and your dog!

Pismo Beach, CA is home to TeamPlay K9 Training. This local business provides play-based, one-on-one dog training using Ivan Balabanov's Training Without Conflict methodology. Anne Marie, a certified professional dog trainer, offers in-person, remote, and board and train options for four-legged friends to participate in.

Buena Vista Canines provides dog training services using positive reinforcement in San Luis Obispo, CA. Training options include a focus on dog sports, basic manners and puppy training. Give them a call to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your training journey with Fido.

Servicing California's Central Coast, Ellen the Dog Trainer offers personalized dog behavior consultations, addressing issues in your preferred environment, including the home, on walks or at the office during hour-long sessions. Employing a "Speak Dog" approach, clients gain insights into their dog's behavior and build mutual trust. A personalized Google Classroom with professionally produced videos is provided to enhance the training experience and virtual sessions are also available using video or phone conferencing.

Gentle Touch Pet Training has been serving the Central Coast for more than 20 years in San Luis Obispo, CA. 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. Classes range from puppy socialization to advanced skill-based training.

Pride Dog Training specializes in service dog training, homeless dog rehabilitation and aggression/reactivity suppression. Pride Dog Training offers the highest level of training around. It doesn’t matter if you need off leash training, behavior modification, or service dog training they have a program that will fit your want, schedule and your budget. Their programs focus on real life situations, and all dogs in training are brought out in public to get used to everyday distractions.