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Bring Rover Over is a dog training business in Martinez, California offering Group Classes and In-Home Training, with published programs from $169.
Martinez • CA • 4.7 ★ (14 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A meeting to assess a dog's behavior and temperament, resulting in a training plan tailored to help the dog fit into the family.
Best for: Owners concerned about a dog's behavior or temperament.
Focus: Aggression, Fear & anxiety
An AKC-certified test evaluating a dog's manners across various scenarios, including meetings with other dogs and being groomed. Documentation is provided upon completion.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Socialization
A gentle evaluation of a prospective new dog's reactions to distractions and stimuli, intended to give insight before adoption. No guarantees are made about the results.
Best for: People considering bringing home a new dog or puppy.
Focus: Fear & anxiety
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.
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.
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.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | 1 sessions |
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.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
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.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Leash training
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
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.
Best for: Registration through City of Concord required
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 7 weeks
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.
Best for: Registration through City of Concord required
Focus: Advanced obedience, Leash training
Duration: 7 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Training | Not published | — |
| Intermediate Training | Not published | — |
| Beginning Dog Training — Concord Community Park | $169–$187 per program | 7 weeks |
| Intermediate Dog Training — Concord Community Park | $169–$187 per program | 7 weeks |
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.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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They've been in business for 28 years. Certifications, insurance, and guarantee terms aren't mentioned 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: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Email only
Price: Bring Rover Over does not publish board & train pricing. Across Martinez, 2 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Bring Rover Over shows 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews among 3 published Martinez programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 46 out of 100 (price 40%, program clarity 71%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
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.
974 Howe Rd, Martinez, CA
Friday: 6AM-6PM
Monday: 6AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 6AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 6AM-6PM
Wednesday: 6AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Bring Rover Over.
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