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A golden retriever sitting on grass holding two wooden obedience dumbbells crosswise in its mouth, one on each side of its muzzle.
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Nathan Woods Dog Trainer

Nathan Woods Dog Trainer is a dog training business in Santa Barbara, California offering Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Board and Train, with published programs from $600.

Santa Barbara • CA • 4.9 ★ (72 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

50 / 100

Limited information

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

Price transparency
50%
Method transparency
35%
Program clarity
68%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Nathan Woods Dog Trainer is listed among dog training programs in Santa Barbara. Published program types include group classes, board and train, private lessons. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What does Nathan Woods Dog Trainer charge for board and train?

Private lessons and a dedicated puppy program each run eight sessions, covering obedience and socialization. Nathan Woods Dog Trainer also offers board-and-train options ranging from day training up to 40-day immersive programs, with transport available on longer stays. A private group class format lets friends coordinate their own small class together.

Eight-session private lessons and the puppy program both cost $600. VIP Day Training ranges from $1,600 to $4,000, though pricing for the 20-day and 40-day board-and-train programs isn't published.

Board and Train

VIP Day Training — $1,600 per program

The trainer works with the dog four days a week during the day, with the dog returning home each night rather than boarding, then trains the owner to maintain the results. Pricing varies by program length and whether transport is included.

The dog is picked up and trained during the day four days a week, then returned home nightly; owner is trained afterward.

Best for: Owners who want an intensive, hands-off training experience without sending their dog away overnight.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

VIP 40-Day (with transport)

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Duration: 40 days

Board and Train in Santa Barbara typically runs $1,780–$3,700 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

VIP 40-Day

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Duration: 40 days

Board and Train in Santa Barbara typically runs $1,780–$3,700 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

VIP 20-Day (with transport)

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Duration: 20 days

Board and Train in Santa Barbara typically runs $1,780–$3,700 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

VIP 20-Day

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Duration: 20 days

Board and Train in Santa Barbara typically runs $1,780–$3,700 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Board and Train pricing at Nathan Woods Dog Trainer in Santa Barbara, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
VIP Day Training$1,600–$4,000 per program—
VIP 40-Day (with transport)Not published40 days
VIP 40-DayNot published40 days
VIP 20-Day (with transport)Not published20 days
VIP 20-DayNot published20 days

Private Lessons

Ultimate Puppy Program — $600 per program

This is a set of eight private, self-paced sessions for young puppies covering temperament work, housebreaking, leash walking, retrieving, and breed-specific tendencies. Sessions run about an hour, with the first lasting roughly two hours to cover initial questions and issues.

Sessions take place in the owner's home roughly once a week or every other week until the puppy turns 16 weeks old.

Best for: Puppies between 6 and 16 weeks old.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Duration: 8 sessions

Private Training — $600 per program

This program trains the owner to train the dog across eight one-on-one sessions, with practice expected between meetings.

Owner and trainer meet in sessions where the trainer teaches handling technique for the owner to practice at home.

Best for: Dogs 16 weeks or older.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Duration: 8 sessions

Private Lessons pricing at Nathan Woods Dog Trainer in Santa Barbara, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Ultimate Puppy Program$600 per program8 sessions
Private Training$600 per program8 sessions

Group Classes

8 Sessions in a Private Group — $600 per program

A self-paced group class where a group of dog owners, coordinated by one group leader, works through eight sessions covering the Novice Level obedience syllabus. The trainer focuses mainly on teaching the owners, with a written step-by-step guide for daily practice between sessions.

The trainer meets the group at a home or park for roughly one-hour sessions, addressing behavior issues from day one and issuing written guides for daily home practice.

Best for: Groups of friends or acquaintances who want to train together at their own pace.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Duration: 8 sessions

Group Classes pricing at Nathan Woods Dog Trainer in Santa Barbara, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
8 Sessions in a Private Group$600 per program8 sessions

What training methods does Nathan Woods Dog Trainer use?

The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. They do state they work with aggression cases.

Method: Method unclear

Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.

How do we verify Nathan Woods Dog Trainer?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

Twenty-five years in business, though certifications and insurance aren't listed. The site claims guaranteed results but doesn't explain what that means or what recourse owners have. Details about the training facility, owner visits, and video updates aren't addressed.

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: Advertises guaranteed results

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Book online

How does Nathan Woods Dog Trainer compare in Santa Barbara?

Price: Their board & train is 42% below the Santa Barbara midpoint based on published prices.

Reviews: Nathan Woods Dog Trainer shows 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews among 6 published Santa Barbara programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 50 out of 100 (price 50%, program clarity 68%). 1 of 6 Santa Barbara listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Nathan Woods Dog Trainer

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.

Location & hours

Training happens at 3210 State St in Santa Barbara. Parking and accessibility information isn't provided on the site.

3210 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

Friday: 8AM-6PM

Monday: 8AM-6PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 8AM-6PM

Saturday: 9AM-5PM

Thursday: 8AM-6PM

Wednesday: 8AM-6PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Nathan Woods Dog Trainer.

+1 805-427-9898Website

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