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Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog
Growing up with dogs her whole life Tasha became active in training and behavior in 2000 when she started volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society. She has a background in grooming, working as a groomer in Half Moon Bay for 6 years. In 2006 she graduated Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy. In 2013 she passed the Association of Professional Dog Trainers testing requirements to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Tasha currently teaches a wide range of classes to the public at PHS/SPCA and conducts private 1:1 behavior consultation. Tasha currently resides with her cat ‘Ember’ that was found in a back alley and her forever puppy ‘Baloo’ a great pyrnesse cattle dog mix. She most recently shared her home with her deaf border collie mix ‘Grayson’ who was her inspiration, passing in 2017 and her border collie ‘Pheobe’ who was her teacher, passing in 2020. Tasha’s passion is dogs, she enjoys working with the shy, fearful, or reactive dog and has a soft spot for the special needs dog, whether it is a physical or behavior issue. She enjoys the challenge that comes with these dogs. She has extensive experience working with herding breeds and deaf dogs. Her approach to training is to build the bond between the human and dog for a lasting relationship. She finds the true reward of teaching is being able to witness the positive change take place in the owner and dog

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A Dog's Best Friend

A Dog's Best Friend is a dog training business in Redwood City, California offering Group Classes and Virtual Training.

Redwood City • CA • 4.0 ★ (4 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

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23 / 100

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Method transparency
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Program clarity
50%

About this program

What they say about themselves

A Dog's Best Friend in Redwood City operates under two trainers with notably different backgrounds. Tasha Suda, who took over from longtime owner Martina Contreras after nearly three decades, holds a CPDT-KA certification and graduated from Trish King's Canine Behavior Academy. According to her site, she began training and behavior work in 2000 at the Peninsula Humane Society and describes a particular focus on shy, fearful, and reactive dogs, as well as deaf dogs and herding breeds.

Maria Eguren brings credentials from a different direction—she holds an advanced biology degree with an animal behavior specialization from the University of Buenos Aires and is certified as an Animal Behavior Consultant through the IAABC. Her background includes over 20 years working with zoo animals before transitioning to dog training. She's credited with creating some of the first Spanish-language dog training classes in the Bay Area.

The business offers group classes covering puppy socialization, basic obedience, and introductory agility, along with private lessons and virtual consultations. Their site emphasizes building relationships between owners and dogs rather than quick fixes, with Maria handling behavior consultations for more challenging cases.

What does A Dog's Best Friend charge for board and train?

Group classes at A Dog's Best Friend span four levels: Beginning for puppies 12 weeks and up, Intermediate for dogs ready to advance, Agility training, and a Puppy Play Group limited to dogs 4 months or younger. Private training is also available virtually. The range covers socialization through sport work, though session lengths and class sizes aren't specified.

What board & train costs in Redwood City

Published board-and-train programs in Redwood City currently range about $653–$4,900. Ask this trainer for a written quote before you compare.

Group Classes

Beginning

This group class introduces foundational obedience skills to puppies and young dogs new to training, covering leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and drop it.

Dogs and owners attend an in-person group class working through basic commands together.

Best for: Puppies 12 weeks and older and young adult dogs with little to no prior training.

Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Socialization

Group Classes in Redwood City typically runs $158–$162 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Intermediate

This class builds on basic skills with higher distraction levels, working toward off-leash reliability where possible, and adds hand signals, a wait command, and handling for grooming.

Dogs practice skills in a group class setting with increased distractions and off-leash exercises.

Best for: Dogs that have completed beginning-level training and are ready for more distraction and off-leash work.

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience

Group Classes in Redwood City typically runs $158–$162 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Agility

This class introduces the fundamentals of agility, with dog and handler pairs working through obstacle courses that are scored for speed and accuracy.

Dog and owner work together in a group setting to navigate obstacle courses.

Focus: Agility & dog sports

Group Classes in Redwood City typically runs $158–$162 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Puppy Play Group

A supervised play session for young puppies to burn off energy and practice social skills with other puppies.

Puppies play together in a group setting under supervision.

Best for: Puppies 4 months old or younger.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization

Group Classes in Redwood City typically runs $158–$162 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Group Classes pricing at A Dog's Best Friend in Redwood City, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
BeginningNot published—
IntermediateNot published—
AgilityNot published—
Puppy Play GroupNot published—

Virtual Training

Private Training

One-on-one training delivered remotely via video sessions or phone, tailored to the individual dog and owner.

Sessions are conducted by video call or phone rather than in person.

Focus: Basic obedience

Virtual Training pricing at A Dog's Best Friend in Redwood City, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private TrainingNot published—

What training methods does A Dog's Best Friend use?

The site uses general language about their training approach without naming specific techniques or tools. They evaluate aggression and reactivity cases individually rather than accepting or declining them outright.

Method: Method unclear

Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.

How do we verify A Dog's Best Friend?

Certifications: CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator, IAABC

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

Trainers hold CPDT-KA certification, IAABC membership, and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator credentials. Details about insurance, guarantees, and facility policies aren't published.

Facility: not specified on their website.

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 A Dog's Best Friend compare in Redwood City?

Price: A Dog's Best Friend does not publish board & train pricing. Across Redwood City, 22 programs publish prices from about $142 to $1,850.

Reviews: A Dog's Best Friend shows 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews among 5 published Redwood City programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 23 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 50%). 3 of 5 Redwood City listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator, IAABC.

What to ask A Dog's Best Friend

  • They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.

Location & hours

The Sweeney Avenue address in Redwood City is listed, but the site doesn't describe the training space itself—whether it's a dedicated facility, shared location, or something else. Parking and accessibility information isn't provided.

831 Sweeney Ave e, Redwood City, CA

Hours: Not specified on their website

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through A Dog's Best Friend.

+1 650-367-6124Website

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