Find a dog trainer in San Francisco, CA

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Top 10 dog trainers in San Francisco, CA

Homeowners agree: these San Francisco dog trainers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Pack Runner Corp

Pack Runner Corp

New on HomeGuide
5+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
We specialize in dog psychology, helping families better communicate with their pets. Behavior modification is our specialty.
Pete's Dog Behavior Training

Pete's Dog Behavior Training

New on HomeGuide
2 hires on HomeGuide
24+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
A dog trainer teaches people how to train their dog(s). I come to your home to teach you how to homeschool your dog. We do this with simple, daily training sessions that you can do yourself at home. My sessions last for 2 hours at the reasonable rate of $180 per session. Just one session is all it takes to get the process going that will shape the family dog that you want. I can be available for an appointment most afternoons as well as weekends in the morning. Any day that is convenient for you. Pete 510-735-6352 [email protected] I’ve been very fortunate. I was raised in a stress-free, dog-breeding, and dog-training family. There i...
Dan Perata Training

Dan Perata Training

New on HomeGuide
14+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Book your holiday boarding reservation today and receive a mini-training session at your evaluation. We are the Bay Area’s only training-based boarding and daycare service. Family-owned, operated, and centrally located near San Francisco International Airport, Dan Perata Training has been helping dogs and their owners for over ten years. We accept both boarding and daycare clients with a behavior evaluation/temperament test and the approval of our senior trainers. Discounts are available for first responders, teachers, and civil servants.
Hartz Services/OnTheMarkHomeService

Hartz Services/OnTheMarkHomeService

New on HomeGuide
11+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Striving to make all your home dreams come true. From the simple repairs to wild and crazy ideas that nobody wants to try and do. Everything you want done and done right.
PlanetRidiculous Inc

PlanetRidiculous Inc

New on HomeGuide
14+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
I am a dog trainer and rehabilitation Expert for canines in the Bay Area. I also général dog care professionally and pack adventures! I got started doing this work because I have a passion for rescue. My background is very diverse as I have done both domestic and wildlife animal rescue. I have worked in the states and abroad. I feel very blessed to be doing something i am so passionate about!
Fur Friendz

Fur Friendz

New on HomeGuide
22+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
I love the animals I care for as if they were my own babies Being able to spend time with animals and give them the love that they give

Your Dog Training questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much are dog training prices near me?

Professional dog training costs $30 to $50 per group class and $45 to $120 per private session. Dog obedience training schools cost $200 to $600 per week, and boot camp kennel training costs $500 to $1,250 per week. Get exact prices by contacting affordable dog trainers near you.

What do professional dog trainers do?

Local dog trainers teach dogs basic obedience, behavioral modification, agility, personal protection or guarding, emotional support, therapy or service dog training, show dog handling, puppy training, trick training, hunting training, police dog or K9 training, and other types.

Certified dog trainers offer group classes, private lessons, or come to your home for one-on-one training. The best in-home dog trainers also teach the owner how to train commands, use body language, and offer proper reinforcement guidance. Many dog trainers use positive reinforcement, which uses a reward (treats, praise, toys) for desired behaviors.

What is the best age to train a dog?

Puppies 7 to 8 weeks of age begin to learn basic obedience commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “stand,” and “down.” Professional dog training traditionally starts at 6 months old. By delaying training, behavioral patterns learned during puppyhood likely take longer to change.

Can you train an old dog?

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Dogs can learn and be trained at any age. Older dogs have more self-control and are easier to train than young puppies. Continuing to train your dog as it matures is also important to help keep their mind sharp.

Is paying for private dog training worth it?

Private dog training helps correct your dog’s behavior, aggression, anxiety, socialization skills, and teaches them a commands list in a timely and cost-effective manner. Common commands dogs learn quickly are to stay, heel, and roll over.

Professional dog training is valuable because it teaches your dog not to jump or bite, to stop barking, to stay in the yard off-leash, potty training, to use a dog door, not to pull on a leash, hand signals, and much more.

Which dog breeds are easy to train?

The easiest dog breeds to train are an Australian Shepherd, Corgi, Bearded or Border Collie, Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. Female canines of all breeds are also easier to train and housebreak.

Which dog breeds are hard to train?

The hardest dogs breeds to train are a Husky, Mastiff, Pug, Beagle, Bulldog, Weimaraner, Afghan Hound, Basenji, Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, Fox and Kerry Blue Terrier, Irish Setter, Pekingese, Pit Bull Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and a Rottweiler.

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