One Time Evaluation — $20/session
Focus: Basic obedience
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All Star Dog Training
All Star Dog Training is a dog training business in North Highlands, California offering Group Classes, In-Home Training, and Board and Train, with published programs from $75.
North Highlands • CA • Uses rented space • 4.0 ★ (1 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
71 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 67%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 43%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Leah Ruiz founded All Star Dog Training in 2000 after spending four years as an apprentice trainer followed by three years working independently. According to her site, her background includes horse training, wildlife care volunteering, and work at kennels and daycare facilities before focusing on dogs. She now leads a team that includes several assistant and apprentice trainers.
The business describes its approach as positive and reward-based, using what they call "benevolent leadership" rather than prong, choke, or shock collars. Their tagline—"Training People To Train Their Dogs!"—reflects a stated emphasis on teaching owners rather than simply training dogs on their behalf. Group obedience classes run Saturdays at Howe Community Park in Sacramento, with agility sessions at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights. Private lessons take place in clients' homes and typically last around two hours.
One notable aspect: the team offers free lessons to people fostering dogs and a free first session or phone consultation for newly adopted rescue dogs. According to their site, everyone on staff has personal experience with foster or rescue work. They also state they're willing to work with dogs showing aggression and accept all breeds. Board training is available but described as limited to select situations arranged on a case-by-case basis.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
Free First Lesson or Phone Consultation for Adopted/Rescued Dogs — Free
Best for: For newly adopted or rescued dogs only
Focus: Basic obedience
What does All Star Dog Training charge for board and train?
Group classes range from basic obedience to agility and specialized training, with a tiered levels system that includes free placement evaluations. All Star Dog Training also offers private in-home sessions and board-and-train for select cases, though the latter isn't a standard service. Aggression cases are accepted.
Basic obedience runs $86 for six weeks, while specialized classes cost $125 for four weeks. Agility starts at $75 for six sessions, with discounted ongoing access afterward. Private in-home sessions are $125 each.
Board and Train
Board Trains
Best for: Offered in unique situations, not a standard offering
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board Trains | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
Private In-Home Sessions — $125 per session
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private In-Home Sessions | $125 per session | — |
Group Classes
Levels Training Class
Best for: Free evaluation for placement by appointment if dog is registered for class
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Group Classes in North Highlands typically runs $77–$117 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Specialized Class — $125 per program
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
Agility Classes — $75 per program
Best for: After 6 weeks of training, $10/class use fee or $50.00 for 6 classes use fee
Focus: Agility & dog sports
Duration: 6 sessions
Basic Obedience — $86 per program
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Levels Training Class | Not published | — |
| Specialized Class | $125 per program | 4 weeks |
| Agility Classes | $75 per program | 6 sessions |
| Basic Obedience | $86 per program | 6 weeks |
What training methods does All Star Dog Training use?
They explicitly describe their approach as force-free. The program accepts dogs with aggression issues.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
How do we verify All Star Dog Training?
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
Classes are held in rented space rather than a dedicated facility. Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms aren't listed 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: Phone only
How does All Star Dog Training compare in North Highlands?
Price: All Star Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across North Highlands, 4 programs publish prices from about $78 to $125.
Reviews: All Star Dog Training shows 4.0★ from 1 Google reviews among 1 published North Highlands programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 71 out of 100 (price 67%, program clarity 43%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask All Star Dog Training
- 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.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Location & hours
The Don Julio Boulevard address is in North Highlands. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
3636 Don Julio Blvd, North Highlands, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through All Star Dog Training.
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