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Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita — Dog Training in Santa Clarita, CA

Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita is a dog training business in Santa Clarita, California offering board and train and private lessons. They describe their approach as reward-based training, accept aggression and reactivity cases, and list CPDT-KSA, APDT, and CCPDT credentials.

Santa Clarita, CA • 5.0 ★ (1 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

45 / 100

Limited information

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Price transparency
0%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
58%

About Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita is part of a larger organization founded in 2004 by Jeffrey Liebowitz, who also wrote a book on dog communication and established several related programs including a nonprofit pairing veterans with dogs. According to their website, the company describes itself as the largest 100% positive-reinforcement training operation in the country, with nearly 100 trainers across multiple cities.

The Santa Clarita location offers private lessons and several board-and-train formats, including what they call cage-free, reverse, and camping options. Their site indicates they work on behavior issues like separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and aggression, and they also train service dogs for psychiatric, mobility, and medical-alert purposes. One trainer listed for their service dog program, Sammye Darling, holds a CPDT-KSA certification and has a background in psychology research.

The company's philosophy, as they present it, centers on avoiding force or pain-based tools in favor of building trust between dogs and owners, they frame this as an "enlightened" approach. Their site claims endorsements from organizations like the ASPCA and HSUS, repeated appearances on national TV programs, and top Yelp ratings for five consecutive years. The team page lists numerous trainers and directors with varied backgrounds, from animal behavior study to veterinary tech training to shelter work, though formal certifications appear limited beyond the service dog specialist.

What dog training programs does Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita offer?

Options include a service dog board and train program for individuals with disabilities, covering psychiatric, mobility, seizure, and diabetic alert needs. A puppy starter bundle combines private lessons with group class access for socialization and foundational obedience. Pricing for all programs requires contacting Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita directly.

Service Dog Board & Train Program

Price not published.

This program trains service dogs individually customized to each client's needs, building a master skill set along with the temperament and reliability required for public access work. The trainer creates a personalized plan with pet parent input and provides follow-up training after the board and train concludes.

The dog boards with the trainer for an immersive, individually customized service dog training program followed by follow-up sessions.

Best for: Individuals with disabilities such as psychiatric conditions, mobility impairments, seizures, or diabetes who need a trained service dog.

Requirements: For individuals with disabilities requiring a service dog, including psychiatric, mobility, seizure, or diabetic alert needs

Focus: Service dog training, Advanced obedience

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Puppy Starter Bundle (Privates + Class)

Price not published.

This bundle combines private in-home sessions with a group class to give puppies a mix of one-on-one and social learning experiences. Text describing specific content was truncated on the source page.

Best for: Puppy owners looking for a combination of private lessons and group class instruction.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

How much does Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita cost?

Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita 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 Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Service Dog Board & Train ProgramNot publishedNot stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Puppy Starter Bundle (Privates + Class)Not publishedNot stated

What training methods does Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita use?

The training approach is explicitly force-free, relying on positive reinforcement rather than aversive tools. They do accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues.

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

Who runs Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita?

As described in the business's own materials

Jeffrey Liebowitz, Founder/Owner

According to their site, founder of Karma Dog Training and author of a book on dog communication; also created the nonprofit Gratitude Foundation, the Empowered Warriors veteran program, and the Dogs in Recovery support group for aggression cases.

Emily Ozrey, Director of Education

According to their site, oversees training and mentoring of over 150 trainers, manages teacher profiles and client matching, and previously taught training classes for three years. Holds a BA in Acting from USC.

Alyssa Carlson, Executive Admin Team, Financial Dept., and Karma Dog Teacher

According to their site, grew up training family animals, studied psychology and sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, and joined Karma Dog Training in 2020 in Austin.

Brooke Lee, Training Director

According to their site, began studying animal behavior as a child, joined Karma Dog as a Lead Trainer in 2015, and rose to Senior Training Director; started the company's 'Rockstar' Reverse Board & Train program and trains new hires.

Allison Weller, Training Director

According to their site, studied psychology and behavior in school before working professionally with dogs and joining Karma Dog Training; focuses on customized, individualized training plans.

Kate Sherman, Training Director

According to their site, grew up in Austin working with animal welfare organizations, later became a foster and rescue advocate, and moved from a retail management background into a Karma Dog Admin Director role.

Jennifer-Monique Sturgeon, Training Director / Lead Trainer

According to their site, works as a Canine Behavioral Therapist with about ten years in the field, applying what she calls 'Mindfulness Training' and stimulus-based behavior modification techniques.

Skyler Moorefield, Training Director

According to their site, graduate of Animal Behavioral College and a Healing Touch for Animals practitioner, focusing on communication, energy, and body language between dogs and humans.

Ashleigh Lopez, Karma Dog Director

According to their site, former veterinary technician student who transitioned to dog and child education work; trained her own dog using Karma Dog's positive-reinforcement approach before apprenticing under a CCPDT-certified trainer.

Tawni Blackwell, Karma Dog Director

According to their site, worked in dog grooming, shelter volunteering, and day-camp supervision before joining Karma Dog Training; now serves as a Behavioral Specialist, Puppy Kindergarten lead teacher, and Board & Train program specialist.

Sammye Darling, Service Dog Trainer (Signature Board & Train Program)

According to their site, has over a decade of experience training service dogs for people with psychiatric, mobility, seizure, and diabetes-related needs; graduated with honors from Texas A&M in psychology with a neuroscience minor and has published research on pet-owner psychology.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and AKC evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, and Virtual Home Manners titles. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita offer dog training?

Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita is based in Santa Clarita, CA, offering board and train stays and private lessons.

Their site says they positions itself as a family-owned business serving everyday pet parents, including first-time puppy owners, alongside claims of working with public figures such as celebrities, politicians, and athletes.

Training takes place at 27250 Bouquet Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita. The site doesn't specify whether this is a dedicated facility or a home-based operation, and parking or accessibility details aren't published.

How does Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita compare with other Santa Clarita dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 6 published Santa Clarita listings (5 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita.

Price: Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita does not publish pricing for the program types where Santa Clarita has enough published prices to compare (private lessons).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews, among 6 published Santa Clarita programs.

Transparency: 45 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 58% program clarity. 1 of 6 Santa Clarita listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KSA, APDT, and CCPDT.

Published prices at Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita compared with Santa Clarita ranges
Program typeKarma Dog Training Santa ClaritaSanta Clarita rangeBarklen read
Private LessonsNot published$120–$240 across 3 Santa Clarita programsNo published price to compare

What should you ask Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita 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 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

27250 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA

Monday – Sunday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita 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
2 programs (board and train, private lessons)
Published pricing
None published
Training method
Reward-based
Aggression and reactivity cases
Accepts aggression cases
Certifications
CPDT-KSA, APDT, CCPDT
Years in business
21+ years
Booking
Contact form

Contact Karma Dog Training Santa Clarita or request a quote

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+1 661-402-1954Website

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