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SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training — Dog Training in Salinas, CA

SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training is a dog training business in Salinas, California; its program list has not been published yet. They list CPDT-KA, IAABC, and AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.

Salinas, CA • 4.8 ★ (9 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2026

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About SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

SPCA Monterey County is an independent nonprofit humane society that has served Monterey County since 1905. Its current dog-training team includes Bonnie Logue, CPDT-KA, CSAT; Wendi Newman, CDBC, CPDT-KA and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; and Gina Chang, who is described as a Certified Pet Behavior Specialist. Bonnie has more than 20 years of animal-care experience, while Wendi has worked with SPCA Monterey County since 2010 and specializes in behavior concerns including aggression, fear, anxiety, socialization, and separation issues.

Family Dog 1 costs $200 for six one-hour classes. Puppy offerings range from flexible Puppy Play n Learn sessions to six-week Level 2 and Level 3 courses.

The program consistently emphasizes positive reinforcement and non-aversive equipment. Puppy classes explicitly use positive reinforcement, several classes prohibit choke and pinch collars, and trainer Gina Chang states that she uses only force-free, science-based methods rather than fear, force, pain, or intimidation. The website does not publish Board and Train, In-Home Training, business insurance information, or a formal training-results guarantee.

What training methods does SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training use?

SPCA training emphasizes positive reinforcement, comfortable non-aversive equipment, behavior science, and owner education. Puppy programs explicitly use positive reinforcement, multiple classes prohibit choke and pinch collars, and the training team includes a trainer who expressly uses only force-free, science-based methods.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Where does SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training offer dog training?

SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training is based in Salinas, CA.

Their public materials do not state a wider service area, so Barklen lists Salinas only. Ask whether they travel or take clients from nearby areas.

SPCA Monterey County's Training Center is located at 1002 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908. Some Group Classes also operate at Pet Food Express in Carmel or other locations around the Monterey Peninsula.

How does SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training compare with other Salinas dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Salinas listings. These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training.

Reviews: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, among 4 published Salinas programs.

What should you ask SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

1002 Monterey - Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA

Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (training method, aggression and reactivity cases, facility, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 6, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Certifications: CPDT-KA, IAABC, AKC CGC Evaluator

Contact SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training or request a quote

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+1 831-264-5422 Website