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Confident Canine Coaching is a dog training business in Rocklin, California offering Private Lessons and Group Classes.
Rocklin • CA • 5.0 ★ (20 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Derek Weaver founded Confident Canine Coaching after working with families struggling to manage reactive, anxious, or high-drive dogs. According to his site, he holds credentials as an accredited behaviorist and is first aid trained, though the specific certifying body isn't named.
The business describes its approach as highly individualized—each training plan is built from an initial assessment rather than following a standard curriculum. Their flagship program, which they call E.D.G.E., focuses on building engagement and channeling a dog's natural drive before layering in obedience work and real-world practice. One distinctive element they mention is the use of calm "helper" dogs during sessions, allowing reactive dogs to practice around other animals in controlled settings.
Confident Canine Coaching serves the Rocklin area along with Roseville, Loomis, and Lincoln, offering private lessons, group classes, and consultations. Their site emphasizes ongoing support, including WhatsApp access where clients can submit training videos for feedback between sessions. They also advertise a 60-day money-back guarantee if owners don't see significant progress—a claim worth discussing directly with them to understand the specifics. The overall focus, as they describe it, centers on building confidence in both dogs and their owners rather than just teaching commands.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A no-obligation phone call to discuss a dog's behavior and goals, used to map out the best next step before enrolling in a program.
Best for: Prospective clients unsure which program fits their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
Group classes and private lessons are both available at Confident Canine Coaching, with dogs accepted starting at 8 months old. The Fundamentals Program covers obedience basics like leash work and recall, while the E.D.G.E. Program targets more serious issues including aggression, reactivity, and fear. Private sessions can also address off-leash reliability for dogs that need individual attention.
What board & train costs in Rocklin
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This one-on-one program teaches new behaviors while phasing out unwanted ones, aiming to give dogs more freedom and calm control on walks. It focuses on building a stronger relationship between dog and owner through hands-on coaching.
Training is delivered in person with the owner present, working directly on real-life control and freedom.
Best for: Dogs 8 months and older, adult or puppy, with owners seeking more control and less anxiety on outings.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Recall & off-leash
This foundational program builds core obedience skills like sit, down, place and stay, along with loose-lead walking and recall. It also covers real-world manners at home and in public, supported by hands-on coaching for the owner.
Begins with a full lifestyle and obedience assessment followed by structured coaching sessions with the owner.
Best for: Owners wanting a calm, well-mannered, obedient dog through foundational training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash
This flagship behavior-modification program is built around four stages: Engagement, Drive, Guide, and Execute. It targets reactive, anxious, or high-drive dogs, working from focus and motivation through obedience and finally real-world application.
Starts with an in-depth behavior assessment, then follows a personalized behavior-modification plan with real-world proofing.
Best for: Reactive, anxious, or high-drive dogs needing a full behavioral transformation.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Advanced obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1-to-1 Dog Training | Not published | — |
| Fundamentals Program | Not published | — |
| E.D.G.E. Program | Not published | — |
This supervised class helps dogs focus in distracting environments and practice skills learned in private sessions alongside other owners and dogs.
Owners and dogs work together in a group setting under trainer supervision.
Best for: Dogs 8 months and older who have completed or are working through one-to-one training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Dog Training | Not published | — |
The site describes their approach in general terms without naming specific tools or techniques. Aggression and reactivity cases are taken on a case-by-case basis through the E.D.G.E. Program, so an evaluation likely comes first.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Insurance is mentioned, and video updates go out occasionally during training. Results are described as guaranteed, though the specific terms aren't detailed. Certifications and years in business aren't listed on the site.
Facility: not specified on their website.
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: Yes
Guarantee: Advertises guaranteed results
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Book online
Price: Confident Canine Coaching does not publish board & train pricing. Across Rocklin, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Confident Canine Coaching shows 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews among 1 published Rocklin programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 23 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 50%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Training happens at 6203 Rainier Ave in Rocklin. The site doesn't specify whether this is a dedicated facility, a home-based setup, or if sessions happen elsewhere.
6203 Rainier Ave, Rocklin, CA
Friday: 9AM-6PM
Monday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Confident Canine Coaching.
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