Molly's AdobeDogs is a dog training business in Mountain View, California offering Group Classes.
Mountain View • CA • Uses rented space • 5.0 ★ (2 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Molly Hughes, a CPDT-KA certified trainer, took over AdobeDogs in 2015 after years of pursuing dog training alongside other work. According to the business's site, she has trained with instructors from the Karen Pryor Academy, Ken Ramirez, and several other established figures in the field. Marina Egorova, the primary trainer, worked with the previous owner for over eight years and continues to lead classes, bringing continuity to the program's approach.
The training team describes their philosophy as focused on practical, positive methods—teaching dogs to settle, listen, and make good choices rather than requiring constant management. Their stated goal is helping dogs become what they call a "great community dog," comfortable in everyday situations like cafes, walks, and visits to friends' homes. Classes run indoors at the American Legion Hall in Los Altos, with some advanced sessions moving outside for real-world practice.
The program offers puppy classes starting around 10-16 weeks, a tiered manners series building toward AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, and private consultations for specific concerns. Julie Bond, who holds graduate degrees in animal behavior from UC Davis, occasionally teaches specialty seminars on topics like therapy dog preparation. According to their site, some clients have returned with multiple dogs over 10-15 years.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A one-on-one consultation covering small dogs, rescue dogs, or orienting a new puppy, offered by Molly Hughes via email appointment.
Best for: Owners of small dogs, rescue dogs, or new puppies seeking individual guidance.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
A one-on-one consultation with trainer Marina, geared toward larger dogs and a range of behavior issues.
Best for: Owners of larger dogs with a variety of behavior concerns.
Focus: Basic obedience
Group classes span puppy through advanced levels, including Puppy Preschool for dogs 10-16 weeks, a progressive Manners & Minding sequence, and preparation courses for AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine tests. Molly's AdobeDogs also offers a tricks and games class. Most classes require dogs to be nonaggressive toward people and other dogs.
What board & train costs in Mountain View
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
This class is aimed at young puppies and covers early socialization, house training, crate training, and dealing with biting, using an indoor classroom setting so puppies can start before finishing their vaccination series.
Puppies and owners attend indoor group classes, usually on Saturdays, with family members welcome to attend.
Best for: New puppy owners, especially those without prior dog experience or with small or timid puppies.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
A foundational manners class for dogs older than puppy age who need basic socialization and obedience skills.
Best for: Experienced dog owners with slightly older puppies wanting basic socialization.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
A practice-focused follow-up class emphasizing longer attention spans, leash walking (sometimes outdoors), stay, come, and polite greetings with people.
The class is described as more walking practice and less lecture, sometimes moving outside depending on weather.
Best for: Dogs 4 to 8 months old who have already completed Manners & Minding 1 and want more practice.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Puppy training
This class prepares dogs and owners for the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation, covering loose leash walking, greeting strangers and other dogs politely, sit-stay, down-stay, come, and allowing a stranger to examine the dog.
Owners bring recruits to act as strangers so dogs practice calm greetings during the class.
Best for: Dogs that are nonaggressive and already understand sit and down.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience, Socialization
An advanced class working through the 10 items of the AKC Community Canine test, including waiting patiently, walking through crowds and past distractions, greeting someone carrying an item, and distraction-proof recall.
The class meets in a back room of the American Legion Hall and also works outside, using volunteer strangers to practice real-world scenarios.
Best for: Dogs that are nonaggressive with a solid grasp of basic obedience wanting advanced community skills.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash training
A fun, game-based intermediate class that sharpens accuracy and speed of responses to stay, come, and loose leash walking through activities like musical chairs.
Owners and dogs play structured games weekly for six weeks to build faster, more accurate responses.
Best for: Dogs that generally know sit, down, and stay but aren't fully reliable yet, and are non-aggressive.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Leash training
Duration: 6 weeks
A short, fun class focused entirely on tricks and games rather than traditional obedience commands, though the site frames it as still building useful obedience skills.
Best for: Dogs that generally know sit, down, and stay but aren't fully reliable yet, and are non-aggressive.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 3 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Preschool | Not published | — |
| Manners & Minding 1 | Not published | — |
| Manners & Minding 1.5 (4 to 8 months) | Not published | — |
| Manners & Minding 2 -- Canine Good Citizen Preparation | Not published | — |
| Manners & Minding 3 -- Preparation for AKC Community Canine Test | Not published | — |
| Intermediate Obedience with Games and Tricks | Not published | 6 weeks |
| All Tricks & Games | Not published | 3 weeks |
The site doesn't specify training tools or techniques in detail. They do not accept dogs with aggression issues toward people or other dogs.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: CPDT-KA
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The trainer holds a CPDT-KA certification, a credential requiring documented training hours and a standardized exam. Insurance, guarantees, and years in business aren't mentioned on the site.
Facility: Uses rented space
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: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Molly's AdobeDogs does not publish board & train pricing. Across Mountain View, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Molly's AdobeDogs shows 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews among 1 published Mountain View programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 26 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 60%). 1 of 1 Mountain View listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA.
Classes take place at a rented space on Solana Drive in Mountain View rather than a dedicated facility. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
1063 Solana Dr, Mountain View, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
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