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Bob Burrud's Pet Service's is a dog training business in Santa Ana, California offering Group Classes and In-Home Training, with published programs from $90.
Santa Ana • CA • 5.0 ★ (6 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Bob Burrud brings an unusual background to dog training in Santa Ana. According to his website, he holds a degree combining psychology, social work, and animal behavior, and his early exposure to animals came partly through his father's work as a wildlife film producer. He's listed as a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
His site describes a shift in his training philosophy over time—moving away from choke chains and leash-based corrections toward what he calls positive motivation techniques. He states that this change came from observing better results and wanting to strengthen the relationship between owners and their dogs.
Bob Burrud's Pet Service's offers group classes for both puppies (9 weeks to 5 months) and adult dogs (6 months and older), covering basics like sit, down, stay, and heel, along with common issues such as housebreaking, chewing, and excessive barking. For owners who can't attend group sessions or who have specific concerns, private in-home training is available. The business also provides behavior consultations for problems like destructiveness, digging, or jumping on furniture. The website appears somewhat dated, so prospective clients may want to confirm current availability and pricing directly.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A one-time evaluation session to assess a specific problem behavior and design a targeted plan to address it, such as destructiveness, digging, excessive barking, or house breaking issues.
Best for: Owners dealing with a specific behavior problem their pet is exhibiting.
Duration: 1.5 sessions
Focus: Basic obedience
Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten for dogs 10 weeks to 6 months and Basic Companion Training for dogs 6 months and older, both running six weeks. Bob Burrud's Pet Service's also offers in-home private training sessions for owners who prefer one-on-one instruction at their location.
Both group courses cost $140 for the full six-week session. In-home training runs $90 per session, with a 10-session package available at $750.
One-on-one in-home sessions are tailored to the individual dog, useful for owners who can't attend group classes or for problems that need a private setting. Packages range from a single housebreaking orientation to series of 7 or 10 one-hour sessions, some of which include a basic group training class.
The trainer visits the client's home to deliver individually tailored one-hour sessions, sold individually or in packages of 7 or 10.
Best for: Owners who find it difficult to attend group classes, or dogs with specific training or behavior problems not addressed in group settings.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 sessions; 10-session package $750
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In Home Private Training | $90 per session | 1 sessions |
Puppies between 9 weeks and 5 months attend a group class to socialize and learn foundational obedience like sit, down, stay, and come. The class also covers housebreaking, chewing, biting, and non-physical discipline methods.
Puppies attend a weekly group class over a six-week session, learning obedience and socializing with other puppies.
Best for: Puppies between 9 weeks and 5 months old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
Adult dogs six months and older attend a group class covering basic commands like sit, down, stay, heel, and place. The class also addresses digging, barking, and building a stronger relationship with the dog.
Dogs and owners attend a weekly group class over a six-week session using positive motivation without choke chains.
Best for: Dogs six months of age and older.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten | $140 per program | 6 weeks |
| Basic Companion Training | $140 per program | 6 weeks |
The program explicitly identifies as force-free in its approach. Aggression and reactivity cases are considered individually rather than accepted or declined outright.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: APDT
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
An APDT membership is listed, indicating involvement with a professional training organization. Insurance, guarantees, and years in business aren't mentioned on the site.
Facility: not specified on their website.
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: Phone only
Price: Bob Burrud's Pet Service's does not publish board & train pricing. Across Santa Ana, 3 programs publish prices from about $100 to $140.
Reviews: Bob Burrud's Pet Service's shows 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews among 2 published Santa Ana programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 96 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 85%). 1 of 2 Santa Ana listings show certifications; this business lists APDT.
Sessions take place at 2418 N Park Blvd in Santa Ana. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
2418 N Park Blvd, Santa Ana, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
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