Board & Train Programs — 2 Weeks
$2,000
Requirements: Requires a full professional evaluation before enrolling.
Duration: 2 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Recall & off-leash, Puppy training
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Ayala K9 Dog Training — Dog Training in San Jose, CA
Ayala K9 Dog Training is a dog training business in San Jose, California offering board and train and private lessons. They take aggression cases by assessment and publish pricing from $75 per session to $3,500.
San Jose, CA • 5.0 ★ (51 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
67 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 100%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 46%
About Ayala K9 Dog Training
Based on what the business publishes about itself
Steve Ayala runs Ayala K9 Dog Training in San Jose with an unusual assistant: his Beagle-Aussie mix, Rocko. According to the business's website, Rocko works alongside Ayala during sessions, serving as a calm presence to help reactive or nervous dogs build confidence, a hands-on approach to socialization that's harder to replicate in a classroom setting.
The training philosophy here centers on real-world environments. Rather than working exclusively in a facility, Ayala describes conducting sessions in homes, parks, and public spaces where dogs actually need to behave. Programs begin with an evaluation to assess each dog's learning style and the owner's goals, with offerings that include private lessons, board and train options, and initial consultations.
Their site highlights work with leash pulling, recall, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification for issues like overexcitement or poor social skills. They mention serving owners of "COVID puppies", dogs that missed early socialization during the pandemic. Board and train clients reportedly receive access to free monthly seminars for ongoing support. The business also offers overnight boarding with what they describe as a consistent daily routine.
What dog training programs does Ayala K9 Dog Training offer?
Private lessons, board-and-train programs from two to four weeks, and standalone boarding make up the offerings at Ayala K9 Dog Training. The board-and-train options cover obedience, leash reactivity, recall, and puppy foundations, though enrollment requires a professional evaluation first.
Board & Train Programs — 3 Weeks
$2,750
Requirements: Requires a full professional evaluation before enrolling.
Duration: 3 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Recall & off-leash, Puppy training
Board & Train Programs — 4 Weeks
$3,500
Requirements: Requires a full professional evaluation before enrolling.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Recall & off-leash, Puppy training
Dog Boarding
$75 per day
Focus: Basic obedience
Private Training Packages
$75 per session
Package: $780 for a 12-session package
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash
How much does Ayala K9 Dog Training cost?
Private sessions run $75 each, with a 12-session package at $780. Board-and-train ranges from $2,000 for two weeks up to $3,500 for four weeks. Boarding without training is $75 per day.
Board and Train pricing
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train Programs — 2 Weeks | $2,000 | 2 weeks |
| Board & Train Programs — 3 Weeks | $2,750 | 3 weeks |
| Board & Train Programs — 4 Weeks | $3,500 | 4 weeks |
| Dog Boarding | $75 per day | Not stated |
Private Lessons pricing
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training Packages | $75 per session$780 for a 12-session package | Not stated |
Consultations and evaluations
- Discovery Call & Evaluation: Not published
What training methods does Ayala K9 Dog Training use?
The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming specific tools or techniques. Aggression and reactivity cases are considered individually, pending the required evaluation.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
Who runs Ayala K9 Dog Training?
As described in the business's own materials
Steve Ayala, Dog trainer / owner
According to their site, owns a Beagle-Aussie mix named Rocko who now works alongside him, helping calm reactive or nervous dogs during training.
Where does Ayala K9 Dog Training offer dog training?
Ayala K9 Dog Training is based in San Jose, CA, offering board and train stays and private lessons.
Their site says they dog owners frustrated by leash pulling or embarrassing public behavior, families wanting a well-mannered pet, and owners of dogs, including those who missed socialization during COVID, that need help with focus and social skills.
The facility operates from a suite on Redmond Avenue in the 95120 zip code. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed on the site.
How does Ayala K9 Dog Training compare with other San Jose dog trainers?
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 11 published San Jose listings (37 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Ayala K9 Dog Training.
Price: 98% below the San Jose midpoint at entry price for board and train ($75–$3,500 vs. $2,450–$6,120); entry price below the published San Jose range for private lessons ($75 vs. $86–$265).
Reviews: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, among 11 published San Jose programs.
Transparency: 67 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 100% price transparency and 46% program clarity. 3 of 11 San Jose listings show certifications; this business does not list any.
| Program type | Ayala K9 Dog Training | San Jose range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | $75–$3,500 | $2,450–$6,120 across 7 San Jose programs | 98% below the San Jose midpoint at entry price |
| Private Lessons | $75 | $86–$265 across 8 San Jose programs | Entry price below the published San Jose range |
What should you ask Ayala K9 Dog Training before booking?
Generated from what their public materials leave open
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
- Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask for a written outline of daily structure, skills covered, and follow-up support after the program.
Location and hours
1153 Redmond Ave Ste C, San Jose, CA
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
How Barklen reviewed this listing
Barklen reviewed Ayala K9 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 (facility, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.
Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026
What Barklen could verify
- Programs listed
- 5 programs (board and train, private lessons)
- Published pricing
- Published for every program
- Training method
- Method unclear
- Aggression and reactivity cases
- Aggression cases by assessment
- Booking
- Contact form
Contact Ayala K9 Dog Training or request a quote
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