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The Dog Den — Dog Training in Morgan Hill, CA

The Dog Den is a dog training business in Morgan Hill, California offering private lessons, working from a home-based setup. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and take aggression cases by assessment.

Morgan Hill, CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (38 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

46 / 100

Limited information

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

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 65%

About The Dog Den

Based on what the business publishes about itself

The Dog Den is a family-owned operation in Morgan Hill run by head trainer Allyson, who specializes in what the business describes as balanced training, combining positive reinforcement with corrections to address issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and recall. According to their site, they've been serving dog owners in the area for more than five years.

What distinguishes their setup, they say, is the home-based training environment rather than a traditional kennel facility. The idea is that dogs learn in conditions closer to actual daily life, practicing commands and behaviors in the kind of setting they'll need to perform them. Their site emphasizes individualized training plans tailored to each dog's temperament rather than a standardized curriculum.

Programs cover puppies as young as eight weeks through adult dogs of all breeds, with services ranging from basic obedience and puppy foundations to behavior modification work. One notable policy: they claim to offer unlimited free monthly follow-up sessions for the life of the dog after completing a program, along with daily progress updates and photos during training. They serve clients throughout the South Bay area including San Jose, Gilroy, and Hollister.

What dog training programs does The Dog Den offer?

Private lessons cover obedience training and puppy training, with puppies welcome starting at 8 weeks. The Dog Den addresses leash reactivity, socialization, and basic commands, with lifetime support and refresher sessions included in both programs.

Obedience Training

Price not published.

This program teaches core commands like sit, stay, come, and heel while also addressing behavior issues such as jumping, barking, or pulling on leash. Training plans are customized to the dog's personality and the owner's goals, with hands-on practice for owners throughout.

Training happens in a home-like setting with a personalized plan, and owners participate through demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Best for: Dogs of any age or breed, from puppies to older dogs, needing basic commands or help with behavior challenges.

Requirements: Obedience training is beneficial at any age; puppies can start as early as 8 weeks old.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Leash reactivity

Includes: Refresher sessions, Lifetime support

Puppy Training

Price not published.

This program covers foundational puppy skills including socialization, basic commands, potty training, crate training, and addressing biting and chewing. Training is customized to the puppy's personality and uses positive reinforcement techniques.

Sessions take place in a home-like environment with regular updates and hands-on demonstrations so owners can reinforce skills at home.

Best for: Puppies of any breed, starting as young as 8 weeks old.

Requirements: Can begin as early as 8 weeks old; designed for all breeds and temperaments.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Includes: Refresher sessions, Lifetime support

How much does The Dog Den cost?

The Dog Den does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at The Dog Den in Morgan Hill, CA
Program	Price	Length
Obedience Training	Not published	Not stated
Puppy Training	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does The Dog Den use?

They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. Aggression and reactivity cases are evaluated individually rather than automatically accepted or declined.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs The Dog Den?

As described in the business's own materials

Allyson, Head Trainer

According to their site, specializes in balanced training, combining positive reinforcement with corrections, and works on issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, recall, and general obedience.

Where does The Dog Den offer dog training?

The Dog Den runs a home-based training operation in Morgan Hill, CA, offering private lessons.

Their site says they dog owners in Morgan Hill and nearby areas including San Jose, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Martin, with programs for puppies through adult dogs of all breeds.

Training is conducted in a home-based environment rather than a traditional kennel facility, intended to simulate real daily situations for the dog.

Training happens at a residential property on White Oak Court in Morgan Hill. Parking arrangements and whether the space accommodates mobility needs aren't specified.

How does The Dog Den compare with other Morgan Hill dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Morgan Hill listings (8 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by The Dog Den.

Price: The Dog Den does not publish pricing for the program types where Morgan Hill has enough published prices to compare (private lessons).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, among 4 published Morgan Hill programs.

Transparency: 46 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 65% program clarity. 1 of 4 Morgan Hill listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at The Dog Den compared with Morgan Hill ranges
Program type	The Dog Den	Morgan Hill range	Barklen read
Private Lessons	Not published	$74–$98 across 5 Morgan Hill programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask The Dog Den before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a private lesson package costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

3355 White Oak Ct, Morgan Hill, CA

Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed The Dog Den against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026