Orion Dog Training operates out of a 3,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility in downtown San Jose, with both indoor and outdoor training areas. The business brings together a small team of trainers with varied backgrounds—one came to dog training after working as a Stanford research technician and has search-and-rescue experience, while another competes in scent sports and holds CPDT-KA certification. According to their site, they use positive reinforcement and force-free methods, tailoring training to each dog's temperament rather than following a fixed curriculum.
The class schedule runs deeper than basic obedience. They offer agility from beginner through advanced levels, nose work, antler shed hunting, and a "Control Unleashed" format described as helping dogs build focus around distractions. For reactive or fearful dogs, they emphasize private evaluations and threshold-based coaching. Their puppy program includes an option they say is uncommon in the Bay Area: socialization classes for puppies who've had only their first vaccination, plus a dedicated social for dogs under ten pounds.
The team includes a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and multiple AKC CGC evaluators. They also note an ongoing partnership with a local volunteer who runs shelter-support programs, with joint educational events and fundraisers.
