4 Week training plan
$400 per course
Requirements: Recommended following the Initial Assessment.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience
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Stay 'n Touch Dog Training is a dog training business in Oakland, California offering private lessons and group classes. They describe their approach as reward-based training, take aggression cases by assessment, and publish pricing from $120 per session to $400 per course.
Oakland, CA • 5.0 ★ (10 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Aug 23, 2026
60 / 100
Moderately transparent
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Based on what the business publishes about itself
Stay ‘N Touch Dog Training is owned by Ami, an Oakland-based trainer who holds the CPDT-KA credential through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a BSc in Zoology. The website also lists Ami as an Association of Professional Dog Trainers Professional Member and states that the business is insured and bonded. Her personal experience includes working through reactivity, fear, anxiety, barking, pulling, and lunging with her own rescue dog, Molly.
Private Lessons begin with a free phone Consultation, followed by a $155 one-hour assessment at the training space or client’s home. Most clients are then recommended a four-week Private Lessons plan consisting of one hour per week for $400, with ongoing text and email support. One-off Private Lessons cost $120. Group Classes include four-week Puppy and Adult Dog classes covering reinforcement, basic cues, routines, crate work, leash walking, recall, socialization, cooperative care, and behavior challenges. Puppy Social Club is available for puppies up to six months.
Stay ‘N Touch describes its approach as positive reinforcement-focused and designed for urban living. The website explicitly says it does not advocate prong collars, e-collars, or other correction tools, while emphasizing safety, communication, environmental management, rewards, and client education. The business may not currently be accepting new clients, so prospective clients should confirm availability before scheduling.
Group Classes include Puppy Class, Adult Dog Class, and Puppy Social Club. A free phone Consultation and paid Initial Assessment precede ongoing private work.
$400 per course
Requirements: Recommended following the Initial Assessment.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience
$120 per session
Requirements: For clients who prefer not to commit to the 4-week plan.
Focus: Basic obedience
Price not published.
Requirements: Puppies aged twelve weeks to six months, must have at least two DAPP vaccines.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training
Price not published.
Requirements: For dogs 6 months and older; requires DAPP, bordetella, and rabies vaccines.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Socialization
Price not published.
Requirements: Suitable for puppies up to 6 months of age who have had at least two DHPP vaccines.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
The Initial Assessment costs $155 for one hour. The four-week Private Lessons plan costs $400 for four one-hour meetings, while one-off Private Lessons cost $120 each. The introductory phone Consultation is free. Group Class prices are not published, and walk-and-train or daycare-and-train pricing is determined according to client needs.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Week training plan | $400 per course | 4 weeks |
| One-off training sessions | $120 per session | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Class | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Adult dog class | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Puppy Social Club | Not published | Not stated |
Stay ‘N Touch explicitly emphasizes positive reinforcement-focused training. The website states that it does not advocate prong collars, e-collars, or other correction tools. Training material also emphasizes rewards, safety, choice, environmental management, redirection, communication, and building trust.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
Stay 'n Touch Dog Training is based in Oakland, CA, offering private lessons and group classes.
Their public materials do not state a wider service area, so Barklen lists Oakland only. Ask whether they travel or take clients from nearby areas.
Stay ‘N Touch is based in Oakland, California. Private training may take place at its training space or in the client’s home. A public street address, parking information, and accessibility details are not published.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 5 published Oakland listings (21 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Stay 'n Touch Dog Training.
Price: entry price below the published Oakland range for private lessons ($120–$400 vs. $138–$188).
Reviews: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, among 5 published Oakland programs.
Transparency: 60 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 40% price transparency and 46% program clarity. 2 of 5 Oakland listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA, APDT, and CCPDT.
| Program type | Stay 'n Touch Dog Training | Oakland range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | $120–$400 | $138–$188 across 5 Oakland programs | Entry price below the published Oakland range |
| Group Classes | Not published | $229–$300 across 10 Oakland programs | No published price to compare |
Generated from what their public materials leave open
301 8th St, Oakland, CA
Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Aug 23, 2026
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