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Feet & Paws is a dog training business in Santa Monica, California offering private lessons and group classes. They take aggression cases by assessment and list CPDT-KA, ABCDT, and IAABC credentials.
Santa Monica, CA • 4.9 ★ (28 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Aug 9, 2026
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Tracy James, the founder of Feet & Paws, brings an unusual combination of credentials to her work: she holds both dog training certifications (CPDT-KA, ABCDT, and CPCFT) and fitness certifications (NSCA CPT and ACSM GEI). According to her site, this dual background emerged from years of shelter volunteering with organizations including LA Animal Services and Westside German Shepherd Rescue, combined with her experience training for marathons alongside her own rescue dog.
The business operates in both Santa Monica and Eugene, Oregon, offering what they describe as a blend of dog training and fitness programming. Their services include private lessons, group classes covering basic obedience through reactive dog rehabilitation, and canine fitness work aimed at weight management, strength building, or post-surgery recovery. They also run pack walk hikes and classes where owners and dogs exercise together.
Their stated philosophy centers on positive reinforcement and teaching owners to communicate effectively with their dogs. The site emphasizes that physical fitness, for both dogs and humans, connects to behavioral wellbeing. For owners looking for something beyond standard obedience work, they offer specialty classes like Canine Good Citizen prep and an advanced "Dog About Town" program focused on real-world skills.
Private lessons and group classes cover a wide range, from puppy basics and obedience to reactive dog rehabilitation and Canine Good Citizen prep. Feet & Paws also offers something unusual: fitness classes for dogs alone or workout sessions where owners exercise alongside their dogs. Pack walks provide socialization opportunities, and the Dog About Town class targets dogs 12 months and older for real-world manners.
Feet & Paws publishes 2 versions of this program. The table shows how they differ; anything not listed here was not stated in their materials.
| Option | Length | Price | What differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dog & Puppy Training | Not stated | Not published | Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety; For dog owners wanting individualized help with behavior issues or basic obedience. |
| Private Canine Fitness Training | Not stated | Not published | Agility & dog sports; For dogs preparing for sport competition, recovering from surgery, or senior dogs needing mobility support. |
Private Dog & Puppy Training
Training is delivered privately, with sessions held at the client's home or other locations.
Private Canine Fitness Training
Sessions are conducted privately between the trainer, dog, and owner.
Price not published.
A joint fitness class combining cardio, strength, and agility work for both dog and owner, offered in series lasting four to six weeks.
Owner and dog attend class together and work out as a pair.
Best for: Dog owners wanting to exercise together with their dog.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Agility & dog sports
Price not published.
Small group classes taught with positive reinforcement, guiding dogs and owners through basic skills and beyond. Options range from beginner to advanced levels.
Owners attend classes with their dogs in a small group setting led by the trainer.
Best for: Dog and puppy owners from beginner to advanced skill levels.
Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Socialization
Price not published.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Price not published.
A class covering communication, barking, and loose leash walking based on customer testimonials describing the curriculum.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Price not published.
Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Aggression
Price not published.
Focus: Agility & dog sports, Basic obedience
Price not published.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Price not published.
An advanced class focused on refining trainer skills and dog behavior in real-world city settings, including reacting appropriately to distractions, crossing streets safely, and behaving well in stores and around strangers.
The first class is held online and is mandatory, followed by in-person sessions in the community.
Best for: Dogs 12 months or older who have completed foundational training.
Requirements: For dogs 12+ months
Focus: Advanced obedience
Price not published.
Group hikes in and around Eugene where dogs can socialize with other dogs and owners can meet other dog owners. Trainer also offers dog training and canine fitness tips during the walks.
The trainer leads group hikes, starting with introductions and expectations for the group.
Best for: Dog owners looking for social exercise opportunities, including those with reactive dogs per testimonials.
Requirements: All breeds welcome
Focus: Socialization
Price not published.
A fitness class exclusively for dogs, covering cardio, strength, and agility work to improve movement and training skills, with adjustable intensity levels.
Dogs attend and participate in fitness exercises led by the trainer.
Best for: Dogs of all ages and fitness levels.
Requirements: Intensity levels for all ages and fitness levels
Focus: Agility & dog sports
Feet & Paws does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Dog & Puppy Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Private Canine Fitness Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Workout With Your Dog Classes | Not published | 4 weeks |
| Dog & Puppy Training Classes | Not published | Not stated |
| Puppy Class | Not published | Not stated |
| Dog Manners 101 | Not published | Not stated |
| Reactive Dog Rehabilitation | Not published | Not stated |
| Dog Tricks & Fitness | Not published | Not stated |
| Canine Good Citizen Prep | Not published | Not stated |
| Dog About Town | Not published | Not stated |
| Pack Walks | Not published | Not stated |
| Canine Only Fitness Classes | Not published | Not stated |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. They evaluate aggression and reactivity cases individually, offering a dedicated rehabilitation class for reactive dogs.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, she grew up with dogs, volunteered extensively at animal shelters handling and training dogs, and personally trained for marathons alongside her own rescue dog before combining her interests into a professional dog training and fitness business.
Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT), Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT), IAABC Supporting Member, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA CPT), and ACSM Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM GEI). Barklen has not independently verified these.
Feet & Paws is based in Santa Monica, CA, offering private lessons and group classes.
Their site says they serve dog owners and their dogs in the Eugene, Oregon area and the Los Angeles area (including Santa Monica), offering both private sessions and small group classes for puppies through adult dogs, including those with behavioral or anxiety issues.
The facility sits on Airport Avenue in Santa Monica. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't described on the site.
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3201 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Aug 9, 2026
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