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Bring Rover Over is a dog training business in Martinez, California offering in-home training and group classes. They take aggression cases by assessment and publish pricing from $169–$187 per course to $187 per course.
Martinez, CA • 4.7 ★ (14 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026
46 / 100
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Based on what the business publishes about itself
Karen Oliver started her career in dog training back in 1997, spending five years working alongside another trainer where she taught classes and led a carting group in local parades. She later founded Bring Rover Over in Martinez, California, bringing credentials that include certification through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, graduation from Arizona Canine Academy, and completion of Marin Humane Society's instructor training program. Her background also includes fostering dogs for both Contra Costa Humane Society and German Shepherd rescue organizations.
The business offers group obedience classes at multiple locations, including a barn with a riding arena and a community park, covering everything from foundational skills through more advanced work. For owners who need scheduling flexibility or want to address specific issues, private sessions run about an hour and typically come with written guidance to take home. Oliver also conducts behavior assessments and temperament evaluations, building customized plans for dogs that need help fitting into household routines.
According to their website, the underlying goal is helping families and their dogs stay together long-term. They describe their methods as balanced, with an emphasis on making training enjoyable and accessible for owners to practice. Oliver is also an AKC-certified evaluator for Canine Good Citizen testing, and she offers temperament assessments for people considering adoption, though she notes these provide useful information rather than guaranteed predictions.
Group classes cover beginning through intermediate levels, with options at both private locations and Concord Community Park. The park classes run seven weeks and require registration through the City of Concord. Private lessons are available for owners who can't make group sessions or need help with specific issues at home.
Price not published.
One-hour, in-home sessions for owners who can't attend group class or need individualized help. Handouts are often given at the end of a lesson.
The trainer visits the client's home for approximately one-hour lessons.
Best for: People unable to attend group classes or needing specific in-home help.
Requirements: For those unable to attend group class or needing specific help at home
Duration: 1 session
Focus: Basic obedience
$169–$187 per course
A city-run beginning obedience class offered through Concord Community Park on Monday evenings.
Classes run weekly on Monday evenings from 6-7pm at Concord Community Park.
Requirements: Registration through City of Concord required
Duration: 7 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
$169–$187 per course
A city-run intermediate obedience class offered through Concord Community Park immediately following the beginning class.
Classes run weekly on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:15pm at Concord Community Park.
Requirements: Registration through City of Concord required
Duration: 7 weeks
Focus: Advanced obedience, Leash training
Price not published.
This class teaches owners to train their dog using positive methods for basic obedience. It also covers discussing dog behavior and ways to modify it.
Owners attend group class sessions with their dog to learn basic obedience skills.
Best for: Dogs 8 weeks and older starting basic training.
Requirements: Dogs 8 weeks and older
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Price not published.
This class works on distance skills and impulse control using distractions while the dog stays calm. It also helps prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test using on-leash and long-line work.
Owners work with dogs on-leash, sometimes with a 10-foot long line, practicing stillness around distractions.
Best for: Dogs that have completed beginning training and are building distance and distraction tolerance.
Requirements: Often repeated before advancing to advanced class
Focus: Advanced obedience, Leash training
The Concord Community Park classes run $169 to $187 for a seven-week course. Pricing for the other group classes and private lessons isn't published on the site.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | 1 session |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Dog Training — Concord Community Park | $169–$187 per course | 7 weeks |
| Intermediate Dog Training — Concord Community Park | $169–$187 per course | 7 weeks |
| Beginning Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Intermediate Training | Not published | Not stated |
The site uses general language about their training approach without naming specific techniques or tools. Aggression cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted or declined outright.
Their public materials mention long lines. Barklen has not verified how or when they are used, so ask the trainer directly.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, she previously spent five years assisting another trainer, including teaching classes and leading a carting group in parades. She has also fostered dogs for Contra Costa Humane Society and German Shepherd rescue groups.
Credentials listed on their site: Certified through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Graduate of the Arizona Canine Academy, Completed Marin Humane Society's Canine Consultant/Instructor Training, and Pet First Aid trained. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Bring Rover Over is based in Martinez, CA, offering group classes and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they families with pet dogs, including beginner through advanced obedience students and people considering adopting a new dog or puppy.
Classes take place at the Howe Road address in Martinez, with additional group sessions offered at Concord Community Park. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 3 published Martinez listings (2 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Bring Rover Over.
Price: too few Martinez programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.
Reviews: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, among 3 published Martinez programs.
Transparency: 46 out of 100 (limited information), with 40% price transparency and 71% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across Martinez listings.
Generated from what their public materials leave open
974 Howe Rd, Martinez, CA
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026
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