WUDOG - Dog Training is a dog training business in Martinez, California offering In-Home Training and Group Classes.
Martinez • CA • Mobile / travels to you • 5.0 ★ (11 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
57 / 100
Moderately transparent
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What they say about themselves
Chris, the owner and lead trainer at WUDOG, came to dog training after leaving a career in IT about two years ago. According to his site, he wanted to keep helping people solve problems but in a more hands-on way. His approach centers on a specific idea: that most behavior issues stem from communication gaps between dogs and owners rather than dogs being inherently difficult.
What stands out about this Martinez-based operation is the structure. Chris works in clients' homes and real-world settings—front doors, walking routes—rather than in a training facility. He describes owner coaching as roughly 70% of the work, with homework and text or video support between sessions to keep progress going. Programs are priced as flat rates tied to outcomes, not billed by the hour or session. Every program also includes supervised group sessions in parks for a full year after training ends, which he positions as distinct from unstructured dog-park time.
The site indicates WUDOG takes on aggression and reactivity cases, including leash reactivity, resource guarding, and dogs with bite histories. Chris says he works with dogs other trainers have declined. Beyond behavioral work, he offers puppy training covering socialization and foundational skills, plus limited service dog guidance with free initial assessments. With only two years in business, the track record is still developing, but the philosophy and program structure are clearly articulated.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A one-time in-home visit where the trainer meets the dog, asks about the household's issues, demonstrates handling techniques, and gives an honest assessment of what a training program would look like and cost.
Best for: Any prospective client wanting to see results and get pricing before committing to a program.
Focus: Basic obedience
In-home training covers puppies, general obedience, and aggression cases, with each private program including lifetime support. Group sessions focus on socialization and off-leash recall but are only available to clients already enrolled in a private program. WUDOG - Dog Training explicitly works with reactive and aggressive dogs, including resource guarding.
Group sessions come at no extra charge for existing private clients. Prices for the puppy, obedience, and aggression programs aren't published, so you'll need to contact them for a quote.
This in-home program covers socialization, potty and crate training, bite inhibition, leash foundations, recall, handling for grooming and vet visits, and stopping jumping or nipping before they become bigger issues. Sessions happen in the puppy's own home and yard.
The trainer comes to the owner's home to work with the puppy and coach the owner directly, session by session.
Best for: Puppies still forming their habits, and owners who want to prevent problems before they develop.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
This program targets everyday adult-dog behavior problems like pulling, jumping on guests, poor recall, door manners, counter-surfing, excessive barking, and settling in a crate. Training happens at the client's home and on their block, in the context where the problems actually occur.
The trainer visits the home repeatedly, working the dog in real-life settings and coaching the owner on handling between visits.
Best for: Adult dogs with established behavior habits and owners frustrated with everyday obedience issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash
Includes: Lifetime support
This program addresses leash reactivity, fear-based aggression, stranger and dog-dog aggression, resource guarding, handling aggression, and cases with bite history, including dogs other trainers have declined. Work starts with an in-home meeting and continues with owner-focused handling coaching.
The trainer meets the dog at home first, then builds an individualized plan involving further in-home visits and owner coaching.
Best for: Dogs showing fear, reactivity, or aggression, including cases other trainers have turned away.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Resource guarding
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training | Not published | — |
| Behavior & Obedience | Not published | — |
| Aggression & Reactivity | Not published | — |
Dogs practice obedience and impulse control around other dogs and people in a supervised outdoor setting, starting with distance work and progressing to closer real-world scenarios like greeting visitors and passing other dogs. Sessions include owner coaching and Q&A at the end.
Dogs and owners meet as a group at a local park; the trainer runs structured proximity exercises and real-world scenario work.
Best for: Clients already enrolled in a WUDOG training program who want ongoing real-world practice.
Focus: Socialization, Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Sessions | Free | — |
They describe their approach as balanced, meaning they combine reward-based techniques with corrections. Specific tools or equipment aren't detailed on the site.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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The site claims guaranteed results, though the terms and conditions aren't spelled out. Certifications and insurance aren't listed. They've been operating for about two years.
Facility: Mobile / travels to you
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: Advertises guaranteed results
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: WUDOG - Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Martinez, 2 programs publish prices.
Reviews: WUDOG - Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews among 3 published Martinez programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 57 out of 100 (price 25%, program clarity 61%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Training happens at your location rather than a facility. The Martinez address serves as a business mailing address, not a training site.
535 Main St, Martinez, CA
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Sunday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through WUDOG - Dog Training.
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