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Salinas Valley Dog Training Club is a dog training business in Castroville, California offering Group Classes, with published programs from $100.
Castroville • CA • Uses rented space • 4.6 ★ (9 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Salinas Valley Dog Training Club operates as an AKC-affiliated club rather than a private training business, with classes held at the North County Community Center in Castroville. According to their site, their approach centers on "teaching you to train your dog"—meaning they focus on educating owners rather than training dogs for them.
The club offers a structured progression of obedience classes from beginner through utility level, designed to prepare handlers for AKC obedience titles including Companion Dog, Companion Dog Excellent, and Utility Dog. They also provide conformation handling classes for those interested in breed competition, led by what they describe as experienced handlers. Between regular class sessions, the club conducts AKC Canine Good Citizen testing with registered evaluators.
Beyond classes, the club hosts AKC obedience and rally trials, scent work trials, and workshops. Monthly meetings are held at a local library and are open to prospective members. Their site appears somewhat dated, and detailed information about specific instructors or training methods is limited—those considering joining may want to attend a meeting or contact them directly to learn more about current offerings and instructor backgrounds.
Group classes here follow a competition obedience track, starting with Beginner Obedience and progressing through Intermediate, Novice, Open, and Utility levels. Salinas Valley Dog Training Club also offers Conformation Handling for those interested in show ring skills. Each course runs eight weeks, covering everything from basic socialization to advanced competition exercises.
Every course costs $100 for the full eight-week session, regardless of level. That flat rate applies whether you're starting with Beginner Obedience or working through Utility-level exercises.
This class introduces basic commands including heeling, sit, down, stay, and come, teaching owners handling techniques for control.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes together over an 8-week session.
Best for: Dogs and owners new to basic obedience training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 8 weeks
This class refines sub-novice skills and introduces novice-level exercises along with foundational work for more advanced training.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes over an 8-week session, repeating as needed.
Best for: Dogs that have completed beginner obedience and are progressing toward novice-level work.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
This class prepares dogs and handlers for AKC Novice Obedience competition, working toward the Companion Dog title.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes over an 8-week session.
Best for: Dogs and handlers aiming to compete for the AKC Companion Dog title.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
This class prepares dogs and handlers for AKC Open Obedience competition, working toward the Companion Dog Excellent title.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes over an 8-week session.
Best for: Dogs and handlers aiming to compete for the AKC Companion Dog Excellent title.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
This class prepares dogs and handlers for AKC Utility Obedience competition, working toward the Utility Dog title.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes over an 8-week session.
Best for: Dogs and handlers aiming to compete for the AKC Utility Dog title.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
Experienced handlers guide dogs and owners in preparing for breed competition and conformation showing.
Dogs and handlers attend weekly evening classes over an 8-week session led by experienced handlers.
Best for: Dogs and owners preparing for breed conformation competitions.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Obedience | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
| Intermediate Obedience | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
| Novice Obedience | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
| Open Obedience | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
| Utility Obedience | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
| Conformation Handling | $100 per program | 8 weeks |
Questions to ask about training methods
Method: Not specified on their website
No training method is mentioned on their website.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Classes take place in a rented facility rather than a dedicated training center. Insurance, certifications, and instructor backgrounds aren't listed publicly.
Facility: Uses rented space
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: not specified on their website.
Price: Salinas Valley Dog Training Club does not publish board & train pricing. Across Castroville, 6 programs publish prices from about $100 to $100.
Reviews: Salinas Valley Dog Training Club shows 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews among 1 published Castroville programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 66 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 85%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Classes meet at 11261 Crane St in Castroville. The site doesn't mention parking availability or accessibility features at the location.
11261 Crane St, Castroville, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Salinas Valley Dog Training Club.
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