Best Dog Trainers in Richmond, CA (Just Updated)

Private Lessons span several structured packages—loose leash walking, recall, and basic manners—ranging from $660 for a one-week kickstart to $2,300 for a three-week household manners program. Many include follow-up or handoff sessions. Puppy training and general Private Lessons pricing isn't published yet. Virtual Training runs $175 per session. Board and Train is offered with follow-up and handoff sessions included, though pricing is available on request.

Board and Train comes in two tracks: a 5-week program designed for puppies aged 5–8 months, and a 4-week program for dogs older than 9 months. Both include follow-up sessions, with the adult program also offering handoff sessions. Private Lessons are available as well. Group Classes run 6 weeks but are currently limited to existing clients only. Pricing for all programs isn't published online—contact them directly for current rates.

Board and Train options include a 1-week adult program at $3,000, a puppy program at $3,500 requiring full vaccination, and a custom program developed specifically for your dog with pricing available on request. Private Lessons run $1,000 for a five-session course, while In-Home Training covers the same five-session format at $1,500. Both lesson-based programs require dogs to have been healthy and injury-free for at least 14 days before the first appointment.

Group Classes span a wide range, from a 4-session AKC STAR Puppy Program for young pups to advanced Open/Utility skills and Ring Ready preparation for competition-bound teams. Most sessions run 6 weeks, with specialized options for small dogs under 20 pounds, shelter dogs new to training, and heeling refinement. Monthly obedience run-throughs are also available for ongoing practice. Pricing for all classes is available on request—contact the club directly for current session fees and enrollment details.