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Gentle Touch Pet Training — Dog Training in San Luis Obispo, CA

Gentle Touch Pet Training is a dog training business in San Luis Obispo, California offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as reward-based training and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

San Luis Obispo, CA • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (59 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

41 / 100

Limited information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 44%

About Gentle Touch Pet Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Gentle Touch Pet Training is listed among dog training programs in San Luis Obispo. Published program types include board and train, private lessons, group classes. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What dog training programs does Gentle Touch Pet Training offer?

Group classes span the full progression from Puppy Preschool (8 to 16 weeks) through Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Refined Manners. Gentle Touch Pet Training also offers specialty classes including agility, nose work, and Feisty Fidos for reactive or aggressive dogs. Private sessions, daycare with training, and board and train round out the options.

Board & Train

Price not published.

The dog stays with the trainers without the owner present.

Focus: Basic obedience

Daycare & Train

Price not published.

The dog attends daycare and is trained without the owner present.

Focus: Basic obedience

One-On-One Sessions

Price not published.

The owner attends the session with the dog.

Focus: Basic obedience

Puppy Preschool

Price not published.

A group class focused on early socialization and introducing foundational training skills for very young puppies.

Best for: Puppies between 8 and 16 weeks old.

Requirements: For puppies 8 to 16 weeks old.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Puppy Enrichment

Price not published.

A group class geared toward adolescent puppies, building on early skills and continuing socialization.

Best for: Adolescent dogs between 4 and 8 months old.

Requirements: For adolescent dogs ages 4 to 8 months.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Elementary Class

Price not published.

A group class covering basic obedience skills suitable for dogs regardless of age, taught using clicker methods.

Best for: Dogs of all ages.

Requirements: Open to dogs of all ages.

Focus: Basic obedience

Intermediate Class

Price not published.

This class builds on previously learned obedience skills and includes an evaluation toward the AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate.

Best for: Dogs that already know basic obedience behaviors.

Requirements: Requires existing basic behaviors as a foundation.

Focus: Advanced obedience

Advanced Class

Price not published.

This class prepares dogs and owners for advanced Canine Good Citizen evaluations.

Focus: Advanced obedience

Agility Classes

Price not published.

Group agility classes for dogs at all skill levels, taught using positive reinforcement.

Best for: Dogs ranging from agility beginners to experienced competitors.

Requirements: Suitable for beginners through experienced agility dogs.

Focus: Agility & dog sports

Nose Work Classes

Price not published.

This class develops a dog's natural scenting instincts through hunt-driven nose work exercises.

Focus: Scent work

Feisty Fidos Class

Price not published.

A small group class designed specifically for dogs displaying aggressive behaviors, run in a controlled setting.

Held as a small group class rather than one large class.

Best for: Dogs with aggressive behaviors.

Requirements: For dogs with aggressive behaviors.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity

Refined Manners

Price not published.

This class teaches relaxation protocols and polishes public behavior for well-mannered dogs.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

How much does Gentle Touch Pet Training cost?

Gentle Touch Pet Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Gentle Touch Pet Training in San Luis Obispo, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board & Train	Not published	Not stated
Daycare & Train	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Gentle Touch Pet Training in San Luis Obispo, CA
Program	Price	Length
One-On-One Sessions	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Gentle Touch Pet Training in San Luis Obispo, CA
Program	Price	Length
Puppy Preschool	Not published	Not stated
Puppy Enrichment	Not published	Not stated
Elementary Class	Not published	Not stated
Intermediate Class	Not published	Not stated
Advanced Class	Not published	Not stated
Agility Classes	Not published	Not stated
Nose Work Classes	Not published	Not stated
Feisty Fidos Class	Not published	Not stated
Refined Manners	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does Gentle Touch Pet Training use?

The program explicitly identifies as force-free in its approach. They accept dogs with aggression cases, including a dedicated Feisty Fidos class designed for dogs displaying reactive or aggressive behaviors.

Their public materials mention clickers. Barklen has not verified how or when they are used, so ask the trainer directly.

Who runs Gentle Touch Pet Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Teah Anders, Founder

According to their site, founded the training program in 1999 and has written a book, though the title is not given.

Carol, Private trainer

According to their site, listed as one of the current private training instructors.

Lisa, Private trainer

According to their site, listed as one of the current private training instructors.

Where does Gentle Touch Pet Training offer dog training?

Gentle Touch Pet Training operates from a dedicated training facility in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and group classes.

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

The dedicated training facility sits on Buckley Road in San Luis Obispo. Parking and accessibility information aren't published on the site.

How does Gentle Touch Pet Training compare with other San Luis Obispo dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 3 published San Luis Obispo listings (3 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Gentle Touch Pet Training.

Price: too few San Luis Obispo programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, among 3 published San Luis Obispo programs.

Transparency: 41 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 44% program clarity. 1 of 3 San Luis Obispo listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

What should you ask Gentle Touch Pet Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
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 about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

173 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Gentle Touch Pet 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 (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, 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: 12 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Reward-based
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Years in business: 26+ years
Booking: Book online