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My Dog is My Rock, LLC is a dog training business in Acton, California offering Virtual Training, Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes, with published programs from $100.
Acton • CA • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (16 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 11, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Emily Roach founded My Dog is My Rock in 2008 after her own frustrating experience trying to find effective help for her dog Koda's behavior problems. According to her site, she left veterinary studies to begin a three-year apprenticeship in dog behavior, working in both entertainment and rescue settings before launching her own practice.
The business operates from a ranch facility in Acton, California, where they run board-and-train programs, day-school, and boarding. Their site describes a particular focus on dogs that other trainers might consider difficult cases—they state that rehabilitating behaviorally challenged dogs is a specialty. Board-and-train options range from basic obedience packages covering five commands to longer programs that add off-leash work and in-motion commands.
For Los Angeles-area clients, they offer private lessons either in-home or at the ranch, along with a distance learning module designed specifically for young puppies between 8 and 12 weeks old. Day-school enrollment requires an in-person evaluation at the ranch first, and they provide valet pickup and drop-off service for clients who need it. Their website notes that all staff members are considered "trainers in training," which they frame as ensuring clients always work with someone actively developing their skills under supervision.
Offerings span board and train (starting at $3,900), day-school ($100/day), private lessons, and a virtual program for very young puppies. My Dog is My Rock, LLC also runs a dedicated puppy board and train for dogs 13 weeks to 5 months. Day-school requires an in-person evaluation at their Acton ranch, and owners must handle drop-off themselves.
Board and train starts at $3,900, though final pricing likely depends on the dog and goals. Day-school runs from $100 per day. Private lessons and the virtual puppy program don't list rates online.
Best for: Puppies 13 weeks to 5 months of age
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Board and Train in Acton typically runs $54–$3,540 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
This program covers behavior and environmental interaction both in the home and out in the world, including socialization with people, dogs, and busy urban settings. All packages teach five foundational commands, and packages of four weeks or more add off-leash control basics, in-motion commands, and a place/bed command.
The dog stays on site, and larger packages include training collars, a place bed, two in-home lessons, and free group classes after the stay.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Board and Train | Not published | — |
| Board & Train | From $3,900 per program | — |
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | — |
The dog is dropped off by the owner at the ranch for the day; no pickup/dropoff valet service is offered for this program.
Best for: Requires an in-person evaluation at their ranch; owner must drop off, no valet available
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day-School | From $100 per program | — |
Best for: Best for puppies 8-12 weeks of age
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Distance Learning Program | Not published | — |
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced, which typically means a mix of rewards and corrections. The site confirms they accept dogs with aggression or bite history.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Operating for 17 years out of a dedicated ranch facility. Details on overnight staffing, owner visit policies, and video updates aren't published. Certifications, insurance, and guarantee terms aren't mentioned on the site.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 117% above the Acton midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: My Dog is My Rock, LLC shows 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews among 3 published Acton programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 56 out of 100 (price 40%, program clarity 33%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The ranch sits at 6878 Soledad Canyon Rd in a rural stretch of the Antelope Valley. Parking and accessibility information isn't provided, and no valet service is available for day-school drop-offs.
6878 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA
Friday: 9AM-6PM
Monday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through My Dog is My Rock, LLC.
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