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Dog Tribe LA — Dog Training in Los Angeles, CA

Dog Tribe LA is a dog training business in Los Angeles, California offering board and train, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections), accept aggression and reactivity cases, and publish pricing from $750 to $4,500.

Los Angeles, CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (33 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

94 / 100

Highly transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
100%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
75%

About Dog Tribe LA

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Dog Tribe LA is the West Coast branch of a Chicago-based training organization, led by Peter Chance, who holds CCPDT-KA certification. According to their site, Chance spent three years apprenticing at the Chicago headquarters, working across puppy programs, behavior rehabilitation at a partner facility, and a protection sport club, before relocating to run the Los Angeles operation. The broader Dog Tribe organization was founded by Fabian Romo-Vargas, who describes building a network of canine care businesses in Chicago over nearly two decades.

Their philosophy, as they present it, centers on giving dogs clear expectations and structured routines while educating owners on the reasoning behind training methods. They describe their approach as balanced training paired with leadership and consistency. Programs include board and train options for puppies, obedience, and behavior work, including what they call behavior rehabilitation for dogs with reactivity, aggression, or separation anxiety. They also offer a structured daycare model that combines supervised play with multiple daily training sessions.

A few details stand out from their materials: they say they send clients video recordings of training sessions, include daily report cards and owner coaching as standard, and position themselves as an ongoing community with workshops and group classes beyond individual programs. The facility at 925 N. Western Ave in Los Angeles handles daycare, training, and boarding. How well these elements translate in practice would depend on working with them directly, but the structure they describe is fairly detailed.

What dog training programs does Dog Tribe LA offer?

Day training programs run from three to six weeks, covering obedience, leash skills, off-leash recall, and socialization. Dog Tribe LA also offers an Adventure Dog track for more advanced work and a four-week rehabilitation program addressing aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, and anxiety. Graduates can return for single-week refreshers.

Daycare & Training — Single Week Refresher

$750

Requirements: Available for program graduates only

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Refresher sessions

Daycare & Training — 3 Weeks

$2,175

Requirements: Required to get started in training with us

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Socialization

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Adventure Dog Program — 3 Week Program

$3,750

Requirements: Includes all necessary equipment

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Adventure Dog Program — 4 Week Program

$4,500

Requirements: Includes all necessary equipment

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Rehabilitation Program — 4 Week Program

$4,500

Requirements: Limited program availability; includes all necessary equipment

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Resource guarding, Separation anxiety, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Daycare & Training — 6 Weeks

$4,200

Requirements: Recommended for optimal results in training.

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Socialization

Includes: Follow-up sessions

How much does Dog Tribe LA cost?

Prices are published in full. The entry-level daycare and training runs $2,175 for three weeks or $4,200 for six. Adventure Dog programs cost $3,750 to $4,500, and the rehabilitation track is $4,500. A one-week refresher for past clients is $750.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Dog Tribe LA in Los Angeles, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Daycare & Training — Single Week Refresher$7501 week
Daycare & Training — 3 Weeks$2,1753 weeks
Adventure Dog Program — 3 Week Program$3,7503 weeks
Adventure Dog Program — 4 Week Program$4,5004 weeks
Rehabilitation Program — 4 Week Program$4,5004 weeks
Daycare & Training — 6 Weeks$4,2006 weeks

What training methods does Dog Tribe LA use?

They describe their approach as balanced, and the site explicitly states they accept dogs with aggression histories. Specific tools and techniques aren't detailed, so you'd need to ask what equipment is used during training.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Dog Tribe LA?

As described in the business's own materials

Peter Chance, Operator & California Partner

According to their site, joined the Dog Tribe Chicago team in 2020 as an apprentice, working across puppy development, senior behavior work at Found Chicago, and the PSA protection sport club before relocating to California to run the LA operation.

Credentials listed on their site: CCPDT-KA. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Fabian Romo-Vargas, Founder/CEO

According to their site, founded Dog Tribe along with related businesses PupStart Chicago, Found Chicago, MOJO Dog Co., and Dog Tribe Academy, building a canine care organization in Chicago over nearly 20 years of experience in training, behavior rehabilitation, and business operations.

Melanie Nunez, Director of Sales

According to their site, has close to a decade of experience in dog training, client coaching, and behavior work, and competes actively in PSA protection sport.

David Ugarte, Administrative & Communications Manager

According to their site, has 20 years of experience in customer service and daycare operations, starting as a kennel technician at Found Training Center before moving into administrative and communications roles.

Where does Dog Tribe LA offer dog training?

Dog Tribe LA operates from a dedicated training facility in Los Angeles, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility.

Their site says they dog owners and families throughout Los Angeles and surrounding neighborhoods, ranging from puppy owners to those with dogs facing behavioral challenges such as reactivity, fear, or anxiety.

Dog Tribe LA operates out of a Los Angeles facility used for daycare, training, and board & train programs.

The facility sits on North Western Avenue in the 90029 zip code. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't specified online.

How does Dog Tribe LA compare with other Los Angeles dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 22 published Los Angeles listings (51 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Dog Tribe LA.

Price: 81% below the Los Angeles midpoint at entry price for board and train ($750–$4,500 vs. $1,875–$4,620).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, among 22 published Los Angeles programs.

Transparency: 94 out of 100 (highly transparent), with 100% price transparency and 75% program clarity. 4 of 22 Los Angeles listings show certifications; this business lists CCPDT.

Published prices at Dog Tribe LA compared with Los Angeles ranges
Program typeDog Tribe LALos Angeles rangeBarklen read
Board and Train$750–$4,500$1,875–$4,620 across 10 Los Angeles programs81% below the Los Angeles midpoint at entry price

What should you ask Dog Tribe LA before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
  • Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask for a written outline of daily structure, skills covered, and follow-up support after the program.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

925 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Dog Tribe LA against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
6 programs (board and train)
Published pricing
Published for every program
Training method
Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases
Accepts aggression cases
Facility
Training facility
Certifications
CCPDT
Booking
Contact form

Contact Dog Tribe LA or request a quote

Contact Dog Tribe LA directly by phone or through their website, or request a quote through Barklen and we will pass it along.

+1 323-922-5203Website

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