Programs for Adult Dogs Ages 8 Months and Up

* We require proof of vaccination for:

Rabies, Bordatella, Distemper, Parvo

What Kind of Training Does Your Dog Need?

Every Dog and Family is Different

We’ll make sure the program you enroll in is just right for you and your dog. Because every dog and their family will naturally have different needs and goals.

Private 1-on-1 Lessons for You and Your Dog

We can teach you and your dog in private 1-on-1 lessons. These programs are perfect for you if your dog doesn’t have any major behavior issues and you’d like to be more involved in the training. With our support and guidance, of course!

Day Training or Board & Train Approach for Difficult Dogs or Busy Humans

For those of you who have a more difficult dog or want us to “Do it for you”, we also have “Day Training” and “Board & Train” programs. In these programs, the initial training takes place at our home and in our facility and is implemented by our trainers.

This approach speeds up the training process and relieves you of all of the hard work upfront. It’s perfect if you are very busy or just want or need that big jump start.

Your dog can stay and train with us during the week, and go home each night, followed by lessons with you (Day Train). Or your dog can stay with us overnight and through the weekends for even more time with your trainer (Board and Train). With a boarding plan, we can get a lot more done in a shorter period of time.

All you’ll have to do is maintain what we’ve already installed, making life with your dog that much easier!

Our Adult Dog Programs

We Offer Four Distinct Programs

The biggest difference between our four programs is how much time your dog spends directly with your trainer. The more time they have together, the more reliable your dog is and the easier (and faster) the training is for you!

Some programs also include more long-term support for your peace of mind.

Pick the Program That’s the Best Fit for You!

Check out what we have to offer and choose the program that you feel is the best fit for you!

Payment plans are available and space is limited, so contact us right away to learn more about these programs!

If you have trouble picking, talk to us and we’ll figure it out together.

*Note: For people with highly reactive or aggressive dogs:

Working with a reactive, aggressive, and or dominant dog can be dangerous. We always recommend you seek out professional advice before attempting to train this type of dog. Please contact us and let us know if this is the case. We will schedule an evaluation and analyze the situation so you can make the right choices for your family. We specialize in working with dominant, aggressive and reactive dogs. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Call us today and let us help you understand your dog and how to manage the problems.

Our Programs for Adult Dogs

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Essentials Program
The emphasis of this program is on making sure your dog has more focus and listens better to you.
Freedom Program
This program will give you the freedom to take your dog with you out and about and give you the peace of mind that you will get obedience no matter where you are and no matter what the situation is.
Set for Life Program
This program is for you if you want to be involved in your dog’s training, but you don’t want to start from scratch.
Set for Life PREMIUM Program
This is a total immersion program. More time with your trainer means things happen even faster and easier!
Remote Training
Go through traditional training sessions and evaluations, virtually!
E-Collar Program
Whether training companion, working, or sport dog, we all want a happy and willing dog that responds quickly to commands at a distance and under distraction*.

Adult Dog Training Essentials Program

The emphasis of this program is on making sure your dog has more focus and listens better to you.

Do you wish your dog had better manners around the house and out in public?
Wouldn’t you love to have friends and family over without your dog molesting them when they come to the door?
Would you like to be able to get your dog to relax on command?

Benefits of the Essentials Program:

Move this to the top of the list We’ll show you how to get the best from your dog and make the most of your relationship with them.
Your dog will learn great manners and develop a calm disposition.
Even dogs with tons of energy can be taught to have great manners and a calm disposition, in and out of the house!
You’ll have a dog that listens to you, which makes living with them easier and way more fun!
You’ll have a happier dog because you will trust them more , which in turn gets them more freedom!
Make sure your dog walks nicely by your side so you can enjoy peaceful walks without your dog pulling or lunging.
Your dog will learn to focus, have better manners and listen to the commands they are taught (Sit/stay, Down/Stay, Come, Place, Heel, Off, No and quiet).
You will have the option at the end of the class to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC).
This program is typically accomplished in about 2 months.

The Essentials Program Includes:

8 Private Lessons
Behaviors & commands: sit, down, come, place, heel, off, stay, no and quiet
5 group lessons using our Pack Walks to work around heavy distractions.
Training Equipment Needed (so you don’t have to worry about what to buy!)
Our exclusive, step by step Training Manual
Training Support Guarantee for 1 Year
Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)

Pricing: $1050.00

Four dogs looking up with sweet expressions

Adult Dog Training Freedom Program

This program will give you the freedom to take your dog with you out and about and give you the peace of mind that you will get obedience no matter where you are and no matter what the situation is.

The Freedom Program is perfect for individuals and families who want more 1-on-1 learning to take things to a higher level.

Benefits of the Freedom Program:

You will learn to engage and develop a better understanding and bond with your dog which will give you and your dog more freedom together.
Having more time training together in different environments means your dog will learn very practical skills for listening in real, everyday life.
You’ll be able to make your dog a bigger part of your everyday life! You can take them more places and be able to trust them in just about any situation.
Your dog will walk with you on a loose leash. No more pulling you on walks!
Going “Off leash” with your dog will become a reality, not just a dream!
You’ll be able to go to the park or walk down busy streets and still have your dog pay attention to you and do what you ask of them.

The Freedom Program Includes:

Behaviors & commands: Calm on command, sit, down, come, place, heel, off, stay, no, and quiet.
You’ll learn the secret of perfect behavior and self-control. The 3 D’s (Duration, Distance, and Distractions)
10 Private Lessons
10 group lessons using our Pack Walks to work around heavy distractions.Training Equipment Needed (so you don’t have to worry about what to buy!)
You’ll receive our exclusive, step-by-step Training Manual.
Training Support Guarantee for 1 Year
This program is typically accomplished in about 3 months.

Pricing: $1485.00

Adult Dog Training, Set for Life Program

This program is for you if you want to be involved in your dog’s training, but you don’t want to start from scratch. Maybe you’ve tried working with another trainer, but didn’t get the results you wanted or weren’t able to control some of the behaviors you don’t want from your dog? We know life is busy and you want to be able to enjoy your dog completely, as fast as possible.

Get a 3-Week Head Start and Save Time

Our Set for Life program is the best of both worlds! We’ll give you and your dog a huge head-start on training Monday – Friday for 3 weeks.

Let us do the hard work for you! While we work with your dog, we will simultaneously teach you what we are doing. This program will give you all the benefits of an all-inclusive, longer 1-on-1 program in a fraction of the time. We’ll take care of your dog’s initial training, and then teach you how to maintain it.

Your dog will already be on its way to being more reliable and manageable, while happily listening when they’re with you. This saves you tons of time and energy from trying to do it yourself. What takes us 3 weeks to accomplish, could take you months!

We’ll have lessons together throughout the program while your dog is learning so that you learn along the way as well.

Benefits of the Set for Life Program:

Imagine your dog coming to you and sitting in front of you every time you call, even off-leash and around really big distractions. Everyone at the park will be so impressed!

No more pulling you on the leash.
No more jumping on your guests.
No more nipping at the kids.
No more barking at the window.
No more chewing things around the house.
No more stealing things from the counters.
It’s also great for dogs that are shy, fearful, extra stubborn, or overreacting to other dogs.

Lifetime Support Guarantee

We call this the “Set for Life Program” for a reason! We include our Lifetime Support Guarantee. Never worry about your dog’s training slipping over time. If you ever need any help, we’re here for you!

The Set for Life Program Includes:

Weekday Training for your dog at our facility for 3 weeks
Private Lessons throughout the program and afterward
Behaviors & commands: sit, down, come, place, heel, off, stay, no, quiet; as well as listening around more distractions, from farther away and potentially, off leash!
You’ll learn the secret of perfect behavior and self-control: The 3 D’s (Duration, Distance and Distractions)
10 group lessons using our Pack Walks to work around heavy distractions.Training Equipment Needed (so you don’t have to worry about what to buy!). There are some optional equipment and training choices. We will tell you about them when you inquire.
Our exclusive, step by step Training Manual
Optional Canine Good Citizen Test
Training Support Guarantee for LIFE!

Pricing:

Prices starting at $2820.00

Due to the customized nature of this program, pricing is quoted upon evaluation of your dog.

Adam with a client walking on State Street

Adult Dog Training, Set for Life PREMIUM Program

This is a total immersion program. More time with your trainer means things happen even faster and easier!

Your dog will be more reliable a lot sooner. Your dog will live with our trainer in their home and with their pack for the duration of this Board and Train program.

The Set for Life Premium Program is 24/7, for 2-4 weeks. It is perfect if you are planning a trip and want your dog trained while you are away, or if you have a more difficult dog with behavior issues.

We’ll work with any dog, any age, and just about any problem.

Do you have an aggressive dog? No problem.
Do you have a shy and anxious dog? No problem.
Do you have a bully that has taken over your house? No problem!
We’ve got your back! The extra time and immersive nature of this program allow us to deal with the bigger issues.
Just give us a call and we can discuss your options.

The Set for Life PREMIUM program includes:

Boarding & Training for your dog at our place for 2-3 weeks (or more depending on your goals and issues)
Private Lessons throughout the program and afterward
Behaviors & commands: sit, down, come, place, heel, off, stay, no, quiet
Listening around more distractions, from farther away and off-leash!*
You’ll learn the secret of perfect behavior and self-control: The 3 D’s (Duration, Distance, and Distractions)
10 group lessons using our Pack Walks to work around heavy distractions.
Training Equipment Needed (so you don’t have to worry about what to buy!). There are some optional equipment and training choices. We will tell you about them when you inquire.
Our exclusive, step by step Training Manual
Optional Canine Good Citizen Test
Training Support Guarantee for LIFE!

Pricing:

Prices starting at $3970.00

Due to the customized nature of this program, pricing is quoted upon evaluation of your dog.

Remote Training

Go through traditional training sessions and evaluations, virtually! Remote Training – Zoom sessions are available to replace in-person evaluations and training appointments.

Our trainers will use Zoom to take you through a scheduled Evaluation, or training session in the comfort of your own home. No matter where you are or how cramped your schedule is, you can talk with us one-on-one about the specific problems you’re experiencing with your dog. Get direct, guidance and a plan; as well as specific things to DO to help solve what’s going on.

In our time together, we will assess and address your situation, and coach you with proven strategies to work with and implement into your life with your dog.

Pricing:

1.5hr Zoom session: $175.00

*E-Collar Program

Whether training companion, working, or sport dog, we all want a happy and willing dog that responds quickly to commands at a distance and under distraction*. Our unique e-Collar training program will give you just that and more! With our program and the DOGTRA Training Collar, you can make perfectly timed corrections even at great distances.

In addition, the adjustable intensity feature allows you to match the stimulation of the training collar to your dog’s temperament and the distraction level of the moment for maximum training efficiency.

The e-Collar can also effectively be used to correct and stop unwanted behavior such as digging, jumping up, leash reactivity, excessive barking/whining, and some resource guarding and aggression issues (May require additional training).

*In order to qualify for admittance into the e-Collar program, you and your dog must have a solid foundation in Basic Obedience and know the 7 basic commands (Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Come, Place, Off, Quiet, and Heel). If your dog requires additional training, that will be added to the cost and duration of the program. (Due to the customized nature of this program, pricing is quoted upon evaluation of your dog)

1-2 Weeks of in-house conditioning/training and 4 private lessons
Dogtra Electronic Collar
Prong collar
Indoor leash
20ft Longline
2 months of unlimited Pack Walks
1 Month of detailed daily exercises
Exclusive training manual
Training Support Guarantee for 1 Year

Pricing:

$2560.00

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Because Santa Barbara County experiences a high rate of canine cough (also known as “Kennel Cough”), we strongly recommend bordetella vaccination boosters every six months, but we will defer to individual veterinarians who use a once yearly protocol. Immunization should be completed at least one week before your pet’s arrival at our training facility.

Because Santa Barbara County experiences a high rate of canine cough (also known as “Kennel Cough”), we strongly recommend bordetella vaccination boosters every six months, but we will defer to individual veterinarians who use a once yearly protocol. Immunization should be completed at least one week before your pet’s arrival at our training facility.

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