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Dog Soul is a dog training business in Pleasanton, California offering Group Classes and Private Lessons.
Pleasanton • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (15 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Dog Soul is listed among dog training programs in Pleasanton. Published program types include group classes, private lessons. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Group classes cover every life stage, from Puppy Beginning Manners for dogs 8-20 weeks through Adult Manners and Family Dog for dogs 5 months and older. Dog Soul also runs a fear-focused class called "Scary time! Oh my!" for anxious dogs needing socialization support. Private training is available, and most group classes run four weeks. Aggressive dogs may be excused from certain classes, and vaccination proof is required across the board.
What board & train costs in Pleasanton
Private sessions in Pleasanton sit around a $205 median among listings that publish prices. Ask what a full program would cost for your dog.
One-on-one training sessions are offered, sometimes conducted in the client's home, focused on building communication between dog and owner using positive reinforcement.
A trainer works individually with the dog and owner, in some cases visiting the owner's home.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training | Not published | — |
This drop-in puppy class introduces basic manners like sit, leave it, down, stay, and loose leash walking. It also covers common puppy problems such as potty training, mouthing, chewing, and jumping, plus socialization and free play sessions.
Owners bring their puppy to a weekly drop-in class held at the Pleasanton facility.
Best for: Puppies between 8 and 20 weeks old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
Group Classes in Pleasanton typically runs $165–$245 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
This class uses positive reinforcement to build basic manners and obedience, covering loose leash walking, sit, down, leave it, settle, and polite greetings.
Owners join a drop-in weekly group class at the Pleasanton facility.
Best for: Dogs 5 months or older; aggressive dogs may need to be excused from the class.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 4 weeks
Group Classes in Pleasanton typically runs $165–$245 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Designed for fearful or shy dogs, this class teaches owners to recognize stress signals and use calming, reassuring techniques. Dogs are allowed to explore at their own pace and choose whether to approach new things.
Dogs attend a weekly group class where they can approach new stimuli at their own pace with owner support.
Best for: Dogs who are fearful, worried, or shy around new places, objects, or people.
Focus: Fear & anxiety, Socialization
Duration: 4 weeks
Group Classes in Pleasanton typically runs $165–$245 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
This puppy class held at Pet Food Express covers everyday puppy issues like mouthing and barking, plus supervised playtime and polite manners such as sit, down, stay, come, and leash introduction.
Held at Pet Food Express in San Leandro as a drop-in class with supervised puppy playtime.
Best for: Puppies from 8 weeks to 4 months old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 4 sessions
Group Classes in Pleasanton typically runs $165–$245 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
This adult dog class addresses everyday issues such as leash pulling and barking while building general manners.
Held at Pet Food Express in San Leandro as a drop-in class.
Best for: Dogs 5 months and older.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 4 sessions
Group Classes in Pleasanton typically runs $165–$245 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Beginning Manners | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Family Dog | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Scary time! Oh my! | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Puppy Manners | Not published | 4 sessions |
| Adult Manners | Not published | 4 sessions |
The program explicitly identifies as force-free. Aggression cases are handled on a case-by-case basis, so dogs with bite histories or serious reactivity should inquire before enrolling.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Group classes cap at six dogs per trainer, which allows for more individual attention than many larger programs. Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms aren't mentioned on the site.
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: 6
Booking: Phone only
Price: Dog Soul does not publish board & train pricing. Across Pleasanton, 14 programs publish prices from about $134 to $245.
Reviews: Dog Soul shows 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews among 6 published Pleasanton programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 50 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 79%). 2 of 6 Pleasanton listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The facility is at 39 California Ave, Suite 301 in Pleasanton. Parking availability and accessibility details for the suite aren't published.
39 California Ave Ste 301, Pleasanton, CA
Friday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Sunday: 10AM-12PM
Tuesday: Closed
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Thursday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Dog Soul.
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