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Ryker Dog Training is a dog training business in Fresno, California offering Private Lessons, Board and Train, In-Home Training, and Group Classes, with published programs from $95.
Fresno • CA • Training facility • 4.6 ★ (38 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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Ryker Dog Training operates out of a dedicated indoor facility in Fresno—a temperature-controlled, fully matted space of roughly 1,200 square feet where dogs can work off-leash under constant supervision. According to their site, the facility is sanitized nightly with veterinary-grade disinfectants, with extra parvocide treatment before puppy classes.
The business is currently owned and operated by Melanie, who took over from previous owner Brittany. Both are credentialed as AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators and S.T.A.R. Puppy instructors. They describe their approach as "balanced training," meaning they select tools—whether treats, slip leads, prong collars, or e-collars—based on what they believe suits each individual dog rather than following a single method. Their site emphasizes educating owners on proper tool use to avoid confusion.
Programs range from puppy socialization classes to behavior modification work addressing fear, aggression, and reactivity through what they call their "Ruff Edges" track. They also offer day training, where dogs receive one-on-one sessions while owners are at work, and board-and-train programs of one or two weeks. Notably, they accept intact dogs, which isn't universal among training facilities. The business originally operated as Instinct Professional Dog Training before rebranding in 2017, moving to its current location in 2019.
Private lessons, group classes, day training, and board-and-train options cover the full spectrum at Ryker Dog Training. The program separates dogs with behavioral issues (reactivity, aggression, fear, separation anxiety) into dedicated tracks, while basic obedience and puppy socialization have their own pathways. Puppies as young as two months can start group classes even before completing their Parvo series.
Group puppy classes start at $315 for six weeks, while private lesson courses run $900 to $1,050 depending on complexity. Board and train ranges from $1,905 for a seven-day puppy program up to $3,945 for a two-week aggression or reactivity stay. Day training is $95 per session, with a 30-day package available at $2,150.
A seven-day live-in program for young puppies covering potty training, basic commands, and early socialization. The puppy stays at the trainer's home and often travels with them during the day.
The puppy boards at the trainer's home for seven days receiving customized one-on-one training.
Best for: Puppies between 2 and 6 months old.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 7 days
A 14-day live-in board and train addressing potty training, basic commands, barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, shyness, submissive urination, hyperactivity, and e-collar training, for dogs without aggression concerns.
The dog lives with the trainer for 14 days, often traveling with them, receiving customized training.
Best for: Dogs without aggression or reactivity issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Resource guarding
Duration: 14 days
A 14-day live-in board and train for dogs dealing with separation anxiety, aggression, or reactivity, with actual duration adjusted based on the dog's needs as agreed between trainer and owner.
The dog lives with the trainer for at least 14 days receiving customized behavior modification training.
Best for: Dogs with separation anxiety, aggression, or reactivity issues.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Separation anxiety, Resource guarding
Duration: 14 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train — 7 Day Puppy (2-6 mo) | $1,905 per program | 7 days |
| Board & Train — 14 Day No Aggression/Reactivity | $2,620 per program | 14 days |
| Board & Train — 14 Day Aggression/Reactivity | $3,945 per program | 14 days |
This program targets serious behavior issues through four private one-hour lessons at the facility plus a 30-day at-home follow-up plan. It's meant to reshape the relationship between dog and owner rather than just teach commands.
Owner and dog attend four private one-hour sessions at the facility, then implement a 30-day home program.
Best for: Dogs showing aggression, reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, phobias, or under-socialization.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety
Duration: 4 sessions
Five one-hour private lessons cover core commands like sit, down, place, and recall along with loose leash walking, waiting at thresholds, and common nuisance behaviors such as jumping and nipping. Distractions increase as training progresses.
Owner attends five scheduled one-hour private sessions with a trainer at the facility.
Best for: Dogs without reactivity, fear, or aggression issues needing practical manners.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 5 sessions
This follow-on course builds on completed basic obedience with more advanced life skills, and can be tailored to specific problem behaviors like barking, jumping, or door-rushing. Delivered across five private one-hour sessions.
Owner attends five scheduled one-hour private sessions with a trainer at the facility.
Best for: Dogs that have already completed basic obedience training.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 5 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ruff Edges | $1,050 per program | 4 sessions |
| Everyday Manners | $900 per program | 5 sessions |
| Beyond the Basics | $900 per program | 5 sessions |
Combines daycare with a dedicated one-on-one one-hour training session while the owner is at work, covering place, down, sit, come, treadmill work, threshold waiting, and leash walking. Trainers give end-of-day updates on what to reinforce at home.
The dog attends day training at the facility, receiving daycare plus a one-hour individual training session, at least twice a week.
Best for: Dogs that are crate trained or working on it, without reactivity, fear, or aggression issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Training | $95 per program | — |
Best for: For puppies without completed Parvo shot series, 2-person/puppy maximum per class
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Preschool (2-4 Months Old w/o all Parvo Shots) | $315 per program | 6 weeks |
The approach is explicitly balanced, and they do accept dogs with aggression, reactivity, and fear-based issues. Specific tools and techniques aren't detailed on the site.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Training takes place at a dedicated facility in Fresno. The head trainer holds AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certification. Details about overnight staffing, owner visits during board and train, and insurance coverage aren't published.
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: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 1% above the Fresno midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Ryker Dog Training shows 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews among 6 published Fresno programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 95 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 78%). 4 of 6 Fresno listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
The facility sits on East Herndon Avenue. Parking and accessibility information aren't mentioned on their site.
58 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Sunday: 11AM-1PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
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