Dog Training in Oakland, CA (Programs & Prices)

Group Classes include progressive puppy and adult training plus recall, leash manners, and tricks, generally priced from $250 to $275 for five weekly classes. Private Lessons are also available through an intake process, although pricing is not published. Several specialty classes are marked “Coming Soon,” so current availability should be confirmed.

Private Lessons range from $165 to $1,500 in Oakland and $185 to $1,650 in San Francisco, depending on package size, with puppy-focused Private Lessons offered at similar rates. In-Home Training includes a three-week Stay & Train program in Oakland for $1,650, combining nine trainer-only sessions with three owner review sessions. Virtual Training costs $50 for 30 minutes or $100 for one hour. A required one-hour Consultation costs $165 in Oakland or $185 in San Francisco. Board and Train is explicitly not offered.

Private Lessons cost $120 for a one-off session or $400 for a four-week plan with four one-hour sessions and text or email support. A one-hour Consultation and assessment costs $155 and can take place at the training space or client’s home, while an introductory phone Consultation is free. Group Classes include four-week Puppy and Adult Dog classes plus Puppy Social Club. Walk-and-train and daycare-and-train services are also offered by request, with pricing based on individual needs.

The Natural Dog's primary behavior-focused service is its Off-Leash Trail Adventures, an owner-absent daytime pack-walk format that includes structured social behavior work, physical exercise, and off-leash progression. Adventures cost $40 each, require at least two days per week, include at least 60 minutes on the trail, and involve home pickup and drop-off. The website does not currently publish standalone Private Lessons, Board and Train, Group Classes, In-Home Training, Virtual Training, or Consultation services.

Private Lessons are customized one-hour sessions for obedience and behaviors including fear, aggression, barking, leash problems, and bite histories. Group Classes include puppy and basic-skills programs, with a 2025 five-week class advertised at $300. Virtual Training provides one-hour remote coaching through Teams. Consultation options include a free introductory consultation and a 90-minute Behavior Assessment, which can also be conducted online.