Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
A one-time evaluation event testing a dog's good manners and behavior for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.
Best for: 10 dog limit per test
Focus: Advanced obedience
Mt Diablo Dog Training Club
Mt Diablo Dog Training Club is a dog training business in Martinez, California offering Group Classes.
Martinez • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (27 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
26 / 100
Minimal information
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- Price transparency
- 0%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 62%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Mt Diablo Dog Training Club operates as a nonprofit in Martinez, California, with a training center that hosts everything from puppy classes to competition-level obedience and rally. According to their site, some instructors are certified AKC obedience ring judges who actively compete with their own dogs—a detail that suggests practical experience beyond teaching basics.
The club describes its philosophy as built on "consistency, communication, and compassion," with an emphasis on reward-based methods. Their stated approach follows a teach-practice-correct sequence, with corrections handled "gently and respectfully." They welcome all breeds and mixes, from puppies through seniors, whether owners want foundational manners or preparation for the show ring.
Beyond regular classes in obedience, rally, conformation, nosework, and agility, the club hosts annual AKC-licensed obedience and agility trials, Canine Good Citizen testing throughout the year, and practice run-throughs that include feedback from an AKC judge. Their event calendar also lists seminars on topics like disaster preparedness and canine eye health. As a nonprofit, they note that classes are priced affordably—though specific costs aren't detailed on their site.
Getting started
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Obedience Run Through — $10–$15/session
A practice run to help handlers and dogs prepare for the obedience competition ring.
Best for: Handlers preparing for obedience trials.
Focus: Advanced obedience
What does Mt Diablo Dog Training Club charge for board and train?
Group classes span the full progression from Puppy Head Start through advanced competition-level obedience for handlers pursuing AKC or All American titles. Mt Diablo Dog Training Club also offers rally, conformation, and nosework classes, with most courses running four to seven weeks.
What board & train costs in Martinez
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Group Classes
Puppy Head Start
This is an early class for puppies as they begin their training journey with the club.
Best for: Puppies just starting formal training.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
5 & 7 Week Classes
A general obedience class series offered in either a 5-week or 7-week format, held at the club's Martinez training center.
Students register online and attend weekly sessions at the training center.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 5 weeks
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Rally 4 Week Class
A 4-week class focused on Rally obedience skills preparing dogs and handlers for the ring.
Best for: Handlers interested in Rally competition.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Conformation Classes
Classes preparing dogs and handlers for conformation showing.
Focus: Basic obedience
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
NoseWork Classes
Scent work classes teaching dogs to search for and locate target scents.
Focus: Scent work
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Advanced Competition Level Classes
Advanced training for handlers preparing dogs to compete for AKC or All American obedience titles.
Best for: Handlers with dogs already trained in basic obedience who are pursuing titles.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Group Classes in Martinez typically runs $169–$187 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Head Start | Not published | — |
| 5 & 7 Week Classes | Not published | 5 weeks |
| Rally 4 Week Class | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Conformation Classes | Not published | — |
| NoseWork Classes | Not published | — |
| Advanced Competition Level Classes | Not published | — |
What training methods does Mt Diablo Dog Training Club use?
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. Whether they work with dogs that have bite histories or serious aggression isn't addressed.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Mt Diablo Dog Training Club?
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
They operate from a dedicated training facility and mention a waitlist for some classes. Certifications, insurance, and guarantee terms don't appear on the site.
Facility: Training facility
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: Yes
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Book online
How does Mt Diablo Dog Training Club compare in Martinez?
Price: Mt Diablo Dog Training Club does not publish board & train pricing. Across Martinez, 2 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Mt Diablo Dog Training Club shows 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews among 3 published Martinez programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 26 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 62%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask Mt Diablo Dog Training Club
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- 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.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Location & hours
The facility sits on Las Juntas Street in Martinez. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed.
730 Las Juntas St, Martinez, CA
Friday: 9AM-8:30PM
Monday: 9AM-8:30PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-8:30PM
Saturday: 9AM-1PM
Thursday: 9AM-8:30PM
Wednesday: 9AM-8:30PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Mt Diablo Dog Training Club.
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