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South Bay Dog Training Center is a dog training business in Gardena, California offering In-Home Training, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Board and Train, with published programs from $1,000.
Gardena • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (3 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
South Bay Dog Training Center in Gardena positions itself as a combined facility offering training, boarding, daycare, and grooming under one roof. Their site describes this as a "one-stop shop" approach for dog owners who want multiple services in a single location.
The training side emphasizes board-and-train programs, which they describe as multi-week live-in stays covering leash work, social manners, and off-leash behavior. According to their website, they recommend this format particularly for dogs showing reactivity, aggression, or leash difficulties—framing it as a "reset" period before transitioning to other training formats. They also offer private lessons where owners learn to train their own dogs, which they suggest for less intensive obedience or behavioral concerns. A puppy program targets dogs roughly three to seven months old.
The site's content is relatively sparse on specifics about methodology or trainer backgrounds. They describe their philosophy as treating each dog individually and building a relationship that helps adjust behavior to fit the owner's lifestyle. Their boarding services are described as structured, and they make comfort guarantees for pets staying with them. The facility also provides standard grooming services. For owners researching options, the combination of services may be convenient, though the limited detail about training approach and credentials means you'd likely want to ask direct questions during any consultation.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a get-to-know-you session where owners can ask about training styles and discuss how the center might help their dog.
Best for: Owners exploring whether to enroll and wanting to understand training approach and options first.
Focus: Basic obedience
A grooming add-on service for trimming a dog's nails.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private lessons come in a 5-session package or an unlimited year-long option with lifetime support. The Puppy Social targets dogs 3 to 7 months old for socialization and basic obedience. Board and train runs 5 or 6 weeks, with a separate behavior modification track for aggression and reactivity cases. In-home training is available but limited to the South Bay LA and Long Beach area.
The Puppy Social costs $1,000. Board and train starts at $5,500 for 5 weeks and $6,500 for 6 weeks, with behavior modification programs beginning at $6,500. Private lesson pricing isn't published on the site.
A five-week board and train stay focused on leash obedience and social manners, with the dog staying at the facility the whole time.
The dog boards at the facility for five weeks while trainers work on obedience and manners.
Best for: Any dog needing on-leash obedience and social manners work.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 5 weeks
A six-week board and train stay covering basic obedience, social manners, and off-leash behaviors, with the dog boarding on-site.
The dog boards at the facility for six weeks while trainers build obedience and off-leash skills.
Best for: Dogs needing more comprehensive training including off-leash work.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Recall & off-leash
Duration: 6 weeks
An intensive board and train program aimed at reprogramming unhelpful learned or genetic behaviors through an intake-based process.
The dog stays at the facility for intensive behavior modification work following an intake assessment.
Best for: Dogs with significant behavior problems, such as reactivity or aggression, requiring intensive intervention.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5 week Board and Train (Intake) | $5,500 per program | 5 weeks |
| 6 week Board and Train (Intake) | $6,500 per program | 6 weeks |
| Behavior Modification B+T (Intake) | From $6,500 per program | — |
A five-session package meant to teach owners the tools needed to guide and train their dog themselves.
Owner attends five one-on-one lessons with a trainer.
Best for: Owners who want hands-on guidance for training their own dog rather than sending it to board and train.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 5 sessions
An unlimited-access lesson plan for a full year, aimed at owners who want ongoing, extensive training support.
Owner can attend an unlimited number of lessons over a one-year period.
Best for: New dog owners or dedicated owners wanting maximum training support for their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Private Sessions | Not published | 5 sessions |
| Unlimited Lessons (1 YEAR) | Not published | — |
A package of in-home training visits meant to help owners get acquainted with the trainer's approach while working on smaller behavioral concerns.
The trainer comes to the client's home for training sessions.
Best for: Dogs with minor behavioral issues, located within the South Bay LA and Long Beach area.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home | South Bay LA & LBC only | Not published | — |
A puppy-focused program designed to give young dogs a strong start, likely covering early socialization and foundational skills.
Best for: Puppies between 3 and 7 months old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Puppy Social (3mths to 7mths) | $1,000 per program | — |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming specific tools or techniques. They do accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues for their behavior modification board and train.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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They operate out of a dedicated training facility, though overnight staffing isn't provided. Details on insurance, certifications, owner visit policies, and video updates don't appear on the site.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: No
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: Book online
Price: Their board & train is 66% above the Gardena midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: South Bay Dog Training Center shows 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews among 2 published Gardena programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 53 out of 100 (price 57%, program clarity 67%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The facility sits on West 182nd Street in Gardena. Parking and accessibility information aren't mentioned.
546 W 182nd St, Gardena, CA
Friday: 7AM-8PM
Monday: 7AM-8PM
Sunday: 7AM-8PM
Tuesday: 7AM-8PM
Saturday: 7AM-8PM
Thursday: 7AM-8PM
Wednesday: 7AM-8PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through South Bay Dog Training Center.
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