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PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training is a dog training business in Grass Valley, California offering Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Board and Train, with published programs from $40.
Grass Valley • CA • Training facility • 4.7 ★ (118 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training is listed among dog training programs in Grass Valley. Published program types include group classes, private lessons, board and train. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
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A phone-based consultation covering aggression concerns, reactivity management, training tools, safety measures, and trust-building strategies.
Best for: Owners with new puppies not yet fully vaccinated, or dogs needing help learning household tools before an in-person session.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
A remote consultation addressing aggression, reactivity, training tools, safety protocols, and trust-building strategies.
Best for: Owners who prefer a digital format or who need this step before proceeding to in-person or social training.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
Group classes cover a wide range here, from daytime socialization sessions ($25–$40/day) to a five-week Basic Obedience course ($300). PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training also offers private lessons at $100 per session, behavior modification work for reactive or aggressive dogs, and board-and-train starting at $70/day. New dogs must complete a Peaceful Integration appointment before joining most programs.
Rates are published clearly across all programs. Private lessons run $100 per session, whether at the facility or in-home within a 10-mile radius. The five-week Basic Obedience course costs $300, and board-and-train starts at $70 daily, though final pricing likely depends on the dog's needs.
Overnight boarding in semi-private insulated kennels with indoor and outdoor secured yards, including daily human interaction and pack engagement time.
Dogs stay overnight at the facility with daily 15-minute human engagement periods twice a day and at least 4 hours of pack time; packages offered.
Best for: Dogs needing overnight care while owners travel.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Includes: Boarding included
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding/Board and Train | From $70 per program | — |
One-on-one sessions focused on two specific skills per session, based on an Individual Educational Plan created after an initial assessment.
Sessions occur either at the facility or in the client's home, with the owner present and involved.
Best for: Dogs and owners needing personalized attention for specific training needs, following a prior Peaceful Integration or phone consultation.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 Training at our Facility or In your Home | $100 per session | — |
A group session where puppies are integrated into a supervised 'pack' of dogs to build social skills and comfort around others.
Puppies attend a group morning session at the facility without the owner present.
Best for: Puppies under 6 months old that have completed their vaccination series.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
A supervised group integration session using the facility's resident dog pack to help a dog acclimate socially regardless of skill level.
Dogs attend group sessions at the facility integrated with other dogs in a pack setting.
Best for: Dogs over 6 months old without prior serious aggression issues; aggressive dogs must complete Basic Obedience first.
Focus: Socialization, Basic obedience
A five-week group course teaching vocal commands like sit, down, stay, come, watch me, leave it, and loose lead walking, culminating in a real-world 'Town Training' assessment in downtown Grass Valley.
Small groups of up to 6 dogs meet weekly outdoors in summer or indoors in winter, with a final in-town assessment.
Best for: Owners and dogs seeking foundational obedience skills, including those with behavioral concerns who may see improvement by week three.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 5 weeks
A twice-weekly class using the facility's established pack of dogs to help dogs needing extra social skill development engage properly with people and other dogs.
Dogs attend sessions on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays where facility dogs help model manners.
Best for: Dogs that need extra effort, training, and management to develop healthy social skills.
Focus: Socialization, Aggression, Leash reactivity
A daytime program combining exercise and obedience practice for dogs while their owners are at work, offered in half-day or full-day options.
Dogs stay at the facility during the day for structured exercise and training; packages available.
Best for: Dogs whose owners need daytime exercise and obedience reinforcement while away.
Focus: Socialization, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Integration for dogs under 6 months of age | $40 per session | — |
| Peaceful Integration of dogs over 6 months of age | $90 per session | — |
| Basic Obedience | $300 per program | 5 weeks |
| Behavior Modification | $100 per session | — |
| Daytime Socialization Class | $25–$40 per program | — |
They explicitly describe their approach as force-free. Dogs with aggression or reactivity concerns are accepted on a case-by-case basis, with a requirement to complete Basic Obedience first before joining group socialization.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
The facility is staffed overnight for boarding dogs. Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms aren't mentioned on the site. Whether owners can visit during board-and-train stays or receive video updates also isn't addressed.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: Yes
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: Published board & train pricing is still limited among other Grass Valley programs, so a midpoint comparison is not available yet.
Reviews: PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training shows 4.7★ from 118 Google reviews among 2 published Grass Valley programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 89 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 57%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Training happens at a dedicated facility on Rough and Ready Highway in Grass Valley. In-home sessions are available within a 10-mile radius at the same rate. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
11099 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA
Friday: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Monday: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Sunday: 8-9AM,4:30-5PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday: 8-9AM,4:30-5PM
Thursday: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training.
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