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Lori Hamilton Dog Training
We transform dogs and empower owners.
We transform dogs and empower owners.
We transform dogs and empower owners.
We transform dogs and empower owners.
We transform dogs and empower owners.
A german shepard being privately trained.
A german shepard being privately trained.

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Lori Hamilton Dog Training

Lori Hamilton Dog Training is a dog training business in Los Gatos, California offering Private Lessons, Board and Train, and Group Classes.

Los Gatos • CA • 4.1 ★ (50 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

57 / 100

Moderately transparent

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

Price transparency
20%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
73%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Lori Hamilton has trained dogs in the Los Gatos area for more than twenty years, and her site describes her as having worked with thousands of dogs during that time—many dealing with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and what she calls "unruly behavior." She now leads a team of five trainers, several of whom apprenticed directly under her. One trainer, Chelsea Ruiz, came to the work after addressing her own dog's severe reactivity and completed formal training at Kennelwood Academy.

Lori Hamilton Dog Training describes its approach as "balanced training," combining rewards with structure and clear boundaries. According to their site, they believe problem behaviors often stem from inconsistent communication, and their programs aim to teach owners how to lead as much as they teach dogs how to respond. They list aggression, resource guarding, prey drive, flight risk, and biting among their specialties.

Every dog starts with an evaluation session to match them with a trainer and program. Their board-and-train option includes required private sessions with owners—framed as ensuring training actually transfers home. They also offer pack walks and boarding, though these are only available to current or past training clients, not the general public.

What does Lori Hamilton Dog Training charge for board and train?

Private lessons, board and train programs, and group sessions form the core offerings at Lori Hamilton Dog Training. The board and train runs either four or six weeks, covering obedience, leash skills, and socialization, with handoff sessions and refresher support included. Private lessons require dogs to be at least four months old and can address aggression cases. Pack walks at $25 per session are available exclusively to past clients.

Pack walks are the only service with published pricing at $25 per session. Board and train, private lessons, and group classes all require contacting the business for rates.

Board and Train

Board + Train — 4 Week Program

Dogs board in a supportive environment with a customized daily plan including training, enrichment, socialization, and supervised play. Includes required private sessions with the owner to transfer skills, covering praise and correction techniques, leash manners, and consistency across environments.

The dog stays on-site for 4 weeks with daily training, and the owner attends required private sessions during the stay.

Best for: Owners struggling with behavioral issues and overwhelm, or busy families that can't commit to day-to-day training.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Duration: 4 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Refresher sessions

Board + Train — 6 Week Program

Extended board and train option for more complex behavior cases, with dogs receiving daily training, enrichment, socialization, and supervised play over six weeks. Includes required private sessions with the owner for skill transfer.

The dog stays on-site for 6 weeks with daily training, and the owner attends required private sessions during the stay.

Best for: Owners struggling with behavioral issues and overwhelm, or busy families that can't commit to day-to-day training.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Duration: 6 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Refresher sessions

Board and Train pricing at Lori Hamilton Dog Training in Los Gatos, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Board + Train — 4 Week ProgramNot published4 weeks
Board + Train — 6 Week ProgramNot published6 weeks

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

One-on-one sessions focused on real-world locations like sidewalks, parks, and family outings. Covers essential commands, off-leash reliability, public manners, and confidence building. Offered in Standard and Advanced packages depending on complexity.

The trainer works directly with the owner and dog together in everyday, high-distraction environments.

Best for: Dogs who don't always listen and owners ready to be hands-on, consistent leaders.

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

Includes: Refresher sessions

Private Lessons pricing at Lori Hamilton Dog Training in Los Gatos, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private LessonsNot published—

Group Classes

Group Sessions

Structured classes at their facility and partner locations teaching basic and intermediate commands like sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and place. Sessions build focus and control around people, distractions, and other dogs.

Dogs and owners attend group classes together at the facility or partner locations.

Best for: Puppies and adult dogs, starting fresh or sharpening existing skills; puppies need third round of vaccinations.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Puppy training

Pack Walks — $25 per session

Group walks for past and current clients that reinforce leash manners, social skills, and confidence in real-world settings. Proceeds from the fee support local canine organizations.

Clients and dogs join a structured group walk led by the training team.

Best for: Current and past Board + Train and Private Lesson clients only.

Focus: Leash training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Group Classes pricing at Lori Hamilton Dog Training in Los Gatos, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Group SessionsNot published—
Pack Walks$25 per session—

What training methods does Lori Hamilton Dog Training use?

The site explicitly identifies the approach as balanced training. They accept dogs with aggression issues, though specifics about tools or techniques aren't detailed.

Method: Balanced

Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.

How do we verify Lori Hamilton Dog Training?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

Twenty years in business gives some track record to evaluate. The site doesn't mention certifications, insurance, facility details, or policies around owner visits and updates during board and train stays.

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: Contact form

How does Lori Hamilton Dog Training compare in Los Gatos?

Price: Lori Hamilton Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Los Gatos, 0 programs publish prices.

Reviews: Lori Hamilton Dog Training shows 4.1★ from 50 Google reviews among 1 published Los Gatos programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 57 out of 100 (price 20%, program clarity 73%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.

What to ask Lori Hamilton Dog Training

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.

Location & hours

The Los Gatos Boulevard address sits along a main commercial corridor. Parking and accessibility information aren't published on the site.

14910 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA

Friday: 9AM-5PM

Monday: 9AM-5PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM-5PM

Saturday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Wednesday: 9AM-5PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Lori Hamilton Dog Training.

+1 408-320-5248Website

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