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Diablo K9 Academy is a dog training business in Pleasanton, California offering In-Home Training, Private Lessons, and Board and Train, with published programs from $120.
Pleasanton • CA • Training facility • 4.0 ★ (18 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 20, 2026
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Diablo K9 Academy offers individualized dog training at a facility the business identifies as being in Danville, despite its mailing or map address displaying Pleasanton. The core training format is one-on-one instruction, with programs customized around the owner's goals and the dog's temperament. Private sessions can address potty training, basic obedience, aggression, unreliable recall, and other behavior concerns.
Owners looking for a more immersive option can choose a two-, four-, or six-week board-and-train program, during which the dog stays with the trainer and receives several lessons each day. The website does not publish pricing or a fixed curriculum for these stays, suggesting the program is structured around individual needs. Group classes are listed but are not currently being offered, with the business instead providing referrals.
Diablo K9 describes its methodology as balanced training with an emphasis on positive rewards and results. Trainers teach owners how to use commands, rewards, and training equipment so they can continue the work after lessons. The business also offers weekday boarding and twice-weekly daycare. Daycare dogs are grouped according to size and activity level, while social boarding dogs may receive playtime with compatible dogs. Vaccination records and advance reservations are required for certain services.
Private 45-minute lessons, two-, four-, and six-week board-and-train programs, daycare, and boarding are available. Private training can address potty training, obedience, aggression, recall, and other individualized concerns. Group training is listed but is not currently being offered.
Private training costs $120 for a 45-minute session at the kennel or $220 for an in-home lesson. Daycare is $50 per day and boarding is $90 per day. Board-and-train pricing is not published, and prospective clients are directed to contact the business for details.
A customized program lasting 2, 4, or 6 weeks where the dog boards on-site and receives multiple training lessons daily.
The dog stays at the facility for the duration of the program and receives several lessons per day.
Best for: Program length is customized between 2, 4, or 6 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 2 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train Program | Not published | 2 weeks |
One-on-one 45-minute lessons held at the Diablo K9 kennel location, covering potty training, basic obedience, aggression issues, and recall problems.
Owner and dog attend a 45-minute session at the kennel with the trainer.
Best for: Owners able to bring their dog to the facility for individual instruction.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Recall & off-leash
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons - Here at our Kennel | $120 per session | — |
Trainer travels to the client's home for individual 45-minute lessons covering potty training, basic obedience, aggression issues, and recall problems.
The trainer comes to the owner's home and conducts a 45-minute one-on-one session.
Best for: Owners who want training delivered at their own home rather than at the kennel.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Recall & off-leash
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons - In Home Training | $220 per session | — |
Diablo K9 explicitly describes its approach as balanced training, with an emphasis on positive rewards and measurable results. Training uses a variety of methods and equipment, and owners are instructed in proper commands, rewards, and tool use so they can maintain the training themselves.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Training is individualized rather than based on a fixed one-size-fits-all program. Daycare requires a consultation and current vaccination records, and boarding requires vaccination documentation for a dog's first visit. Certifications, insurance, training guarantees, overnight staffing, and progress-update policies are not published.
Facility: Training facility
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: Email only
Price: Diablo K9 Academy does not publish board & train pricing. Across Pleasanton, 14 programs publish prices from about $134 to $245.
Reviews: Diablo K9 Academy shows 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews among 5 published Pleasanton programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 76 out of 100 (price 67%, program clarity 62%). 2 of 5 Pleasanton listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The website lists 5990 Camino Tassajara Road, Pleasanton, California 94588, but specifically notes that the facility is actually located in Danville. It is described as about 20 to 25 minutes from Highway 680 in Danville and about 10 minutes from Highway 580 in Dublin. Parking and accessibility details are not published.
5990 Camino Tassajara, Pleasanton, CA
Friday: 8AM-5PM
Monday: 8AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 8AM-5PM
Wednesday: 8AM-5PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Diablo K9 Academy.
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