What does Kevin the Dog Trainer charge for dog training?

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Kevin the Dog Trainer

Kevin the Dog Trainer is a dog training business in Los Angeles, California offering Private Lessons.

Los Angeles • CA • 5.0 ★ (1 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

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13 / 100

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Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 0%
Program clarity: 50%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Kevin Ryan has been training dogs in the Los Angeles area since 1988, when he completed his certification at the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers—a program his site describes as one of the few in California with full state accreditation. Before focusing entirely on training, he spent 14 years running Animal Crackers, a pet store he founded in West Hollywood, and helped launch several other pet retail locations around LA. He's also competed with his own dogs in AKC obedience and agility events, reaching the finals at USDAA competitions.

His training work happens exclusively in clients' homes rather than in group class settings. According to his website, each session begins by having owners identify what's working well with their dog and what isn't, then building the lesson around those specific household dynamics. He works with puppies, adult dogs, rescues, and dogs displaying aggression—though he notes that aggression cases typically require more time to address.

Ryan also runs a weekly puppy playgroup for dogs under five months old, which his site says has been operating since he started training. The service area covers a wide swath of Southern California, from Ventura south to Temecula.

What does Kevin the Dog Trainer charge for board and train?

Private lessons split by age: puppies five months and under get their own track covering socialization and basic obedience, while dogs five months and older work on leash skills, obedience, and aggression. Kevin the Dog Trainer runs both as one-on-one sessions, though session length and package details aren't published.

What board & train costs in Los Angeles

Published board-and-train programs in Los Angeles currently range about $130–$4,500, with private sessions around a $130 median. Ask this trainer for a written quote before you compare.

Private Lessons

Private Puppy Training

This program is delivered at the owner's home and focuses on preventing behavior problems before they start. It covers early foundational skills and may incorporate group puppy playgroups for socialization.

Kevin comes to the home and teaches skills like sit-stay, down-stay, recall, and loose-leash walking, with sessions scheduled around the owner.

Best for: Puppies 5 months of age and younger.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Private Lessons in Los Angeles typically runs $140–$1,270 across 17 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Private Dog Training

This in-home program targets existing behavior problems in older dogs, addressing everyday household issues like jumping, coming when called, and pulling on leash. Sessions are scheduled around the owner's availability and all household members can attend.

Kevin visits the home, reviews a list of problem behaviors prepared by the owner beforehand, and works through real-life issues during the lesson.

Best for: Dogs 5 months of age or older, including those with existing behavior problems such as aggression.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression

Private Lessons in Los Angeles typically runs $140–$1,270 across 17 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Private Lessons pricing at Kevin the Dog Trainer in Los Angeles, CA
Program	Price	Duration
Private Puppy Training	Not published	—
Private Dog Training	Not published	—

What training methods does Kevin the Dog Trainer use?

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Method: Not specified on their website

No training method is mentioned on their website.

How do we verify Kevin the Dog Trainer?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

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Trust & facility details

The program has been operating for 37 years. Certifications, insurance, and guarantee terms aren't listed on the site.

Facility: not specified on their website.

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: Phone only

How does Kevin the Dog Trainer compare in Los Angeles?

Price: Kevin the Dog Trainer does not publish board & train pricing. Across Los Angeles, 51 programs publish prices from about $85 to $3,750.

Reviews: Kevin the Dog Trainer shows 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews among 21 published Los Angeles programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 13 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 50%). 4 of 21 Los Angeles listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Kevin the Dog Trainer

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Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.

Location & hours

Sessions take place at the Palms Boulevard address in the 90034 zip code. The site doesn't specify whether training happens in-home, at a facility, or both.

10810 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Hours: Not specified on their website