Consultation
A one-time visit, usually conducted in the client's home, aimed at resolving specific behavior problems or providing individual instruction.
Focus: Basic obedience
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From the Heart Animal Behavior
From the Heart Animal Behavior is a dog training business in Salinas, California offering Group Classes and In-Home Training.
Salinas • CA • Training facility • 4.5 ★ (35 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
43 / 100
Limited information
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 40%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 57%
About this program
What they say about themselves
From the Heart Animal Behavior is listed among dog training programs in Salinas. Published program types include group classes, in home training. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does From the Heart Animal Behavior charge for board and train?
Offerings span puppy socialization classes (targeting dogs under 13 weeks), a six-session basic obedience course, in-home private training that covers aggression cases, and a recreational agility class called Fun-gility. A free Small Dog Social welcomes dogs under 30 pounds or under 6 months, though non-training dogs need an assessment first.
Small Dog Social sessions are free. Fun-gility runs $20 per drop-in or $150 for a 10-session package. Prices for puppy classes, basic training, and private sessions aren't published on the site.
In-Home Training
In-Home Private Training
This service brings training to the client's home for owners who can't attend group classes, addressing individual behavior problems with flexible scheduling and concentrated, one-on-one attention.
The trainer travels to the client's home to deliver one-on-one lessons.
Best for: Owners with scheduling conflicts or dogs with behavior issues not suited to a class setting.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Private Training | Not published | — |
Group Classes
Basic Training
This group class teaches core obedience skills like sit, down, stand, stay, heel, and leave it, structured across a six-class series. The trainer emphasizes fun and building understanding between owner and dog rather than strict drilling.
Owners attend with their dogs at the training facility for each of the six scheduled classes.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 6 sessions
Puppy Training
This class focuses on building foundational skills and early socialization for young puppies before the critical socialization window closes.
Best for: Young puppies, ideally before 13 weeks of age.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
Fun-gility — $20 per session
A low-stress, non-competitive agility class held weekly with courses that change each session. Each dog gets three on-leash runs, and it's a drop-in format with no fixed end date.
Dogs run an on-leash agility course three times per class, held Monday evenings.
Best for: Dogs and owners looking for casual agility fun rather than competition training.
Focus: Agility & dog sports
Small Dog Social — Free
A weekly Saturday morning social event where small or young dogs practice off-leash-style dog-to-dog interaction while owners walk and intentionally ignore their dogs.
Dogs socialize off-leash while owners walk for 45 minutes without interacting with their dog; it's donation-based with no set fee.
Best for: Dogs under 30 pounds or under 6 months old that are friendly with other dogs and people.
Focus: Socialization, Puppy training
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Training | Not published | 6 sessions |
| Puppy Training | Not published | — |
| Fun-gility | $20 per session | — |
| Small Dog Social | Free | — |
What training methods does From the Heart Animal Behavior use?
The website uses general language about their training philosophy without naming specific techniques or tools. Aggression and reactivity cases are considered on a case-by-case basis, so discussing your dog's history during the initial consultation would clarify whether they can help.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify From the Heart Animal Behavior?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
They operate from a dedicated training facility rather than someone's home. Certifications, insurance status, and any satisfaction guarantees aren't mentioned on the site. How long they've been in business also isn't disclosed.
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: Contact form
How does From the Heart Animal Behavior compare in Salinas?
Price: From the Heart Animal Behavior does not publish board & train pricing. Across Salinas, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: From the Heart Animal Behavior shows 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews among 4 published Salinas programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 43 out of 100 (price 40%, program clarity 57%). 2 of 4 Salinas listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask From the Heart Animal Behavior
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- 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 Brunken Avenue address sits in an industrial area of Salinas. Parking availability and building accessibility details aren't specified online.
561 Brunken Ave I, Salinas, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through From the Heart Animal Behavior.
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