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About County-Wide Dog Training Club Club Meetings County-Wide welcomes guests that wish to participate in club activities and the world of dogs. Our club meetings are  held a minimum of six times a year at  times and dates determined by the Board of Directors.  Meetings often have an educational program or social component  in addition to the business meeting. Check the schedule page for information on upcoming programs. Contact the Club to verify the location of the meeting for any given month. Club Membership Club membership is open to those wishing to participate more actively in club activities. We hold membership meetings to plan the various activities that we put on during the year. CWDTC annually puts on AKC competition events which include  AKC Obedience and Rally Agility Trials along with seasonal activities such as our Rattlesnake Clinic. The Canine Good Citizenship Test is offered multiple times during the year.  We offer community education in the form of training classes that run throughout the week and  participate in a variety of community events. Social activities include the club Christmas Party and our Annual Awards Dinner. Join us at an upcoming meeting for more information on how to become a club member. Class Registration Questions Please contact us to ask questions about our class offerings, class schedule, or other class related issues. Club Staff Board of Directors Trial Secretaries Other
Instructors Nancy Dougan Tim Gulley Linda Hause Lee James Dori Johnson Keni Meyer Simone O’Brien Ariel Orr Angela Silvestri Leslie Wallace Nancy Dougan Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Obedience, and Tricks. Nancy Dougan is a CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer), a professional member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), member of the CWDTC (County Wide Dog Training Club), and WASOC (Western Australian Shepherd Obedience Club). Nancy’s goal in training dogs is to create a better relationship between owner and canine companion through positive reinforcement and strong leadership, by developing good communication and enjoyment between dog and owner. Nancy has over 15 years experience working with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. she has completed the comprehensive 6-month canine instructor training academy course given by renowned trainer and behaviorist Trish King of Marin Humane Society. This course covers learning theory for canine behavior, canine body language, diagnosing and treating dog aggression, clicker training, and much more. She is dedicated to staying current on the latest breakthroughs in behavior and training by attending educational courses and seminars that are offered throughout the year. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from UC Davis. Credentials: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) Professional member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Cita I & II, Canine Behavior and Training Academy, Marin Humane Society Vice President, Norcal Australian Shepherd Rescue, 2003-2007 BS Animal Science, University of California, Davis Dog Competition Titles: Obedience titles: 5 CDs, 4 CDXs, 1 UD, and multiple HITs through AKC, ASCA Agility titles: multiple titles with 5 dogs. Orgs: AKC, ASCA, NADAC, USDAA Top of page Tim Gulley Rally Tim has enjoyed living with dogs all of his life including: Golden Retrievers, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, 3 Basset Hounds, 2 Corgis, and now 2 Irish Water Spaniels, who happen to be mother and daughter. Tim began training in agility with his first Irish Water Spaniel, Keeva, in 2014. He trained and trialed with Keeva in agility, his wife handled her in conformation. Tim earned multiple titles in agility in AKC, USDAA, and UKI events. Keeva was bred in 2016 and he kept one of her pups, Calypso. Tim decided he wanted to handle Calypso in conformation. He began learning conformation-handling skills and started training Calypso very early. His first time in the ring with her earned a Group 4 placement in the 4 – 6 Month puppy class. In the next couple of years, they earned many owner-handler Group placements, Bred-by-Exhibitor Group placements, a regular Group placement. Tim has also earned Best in Show and Best in Show Bred by Exhibitor at several IABCA events, but Tim’s most special achievement was winning Best in Show with Calypso at a regional specialty in 2019. Tim became interested in competing in Rally and Obedience with both Keeva and Calypso several years ago. He began taking classes in those disciplines at county-wide dog training club. He has earned Rally Master titles on both dogs, as well as a CD on Calypso. Tim loves working with his dogs, and Irish Water Spaniels can be challenging because they are so smart and inquisitive. He trains with them almost daily to improve his knowledge and skills. He is very competitive by nature and strives to do better at each trial or show. Tim lives in Santa Rosa with his wife and two Irish Water Spaniels. He has two grown daughters and continues to work full time as a foreman/superintendent for an engineering construction company in Marin County. He has also raced sailboats on San Francisco Bay for over 30 years. Dogs: GCH CH Blackthorn’s Keeva Crompton, CGC, RM, AX, AXJ, SF, TKN  (Keeva) BISS CH Blackthorn’s Lass that loves a sailor in Wicklow, CD, RM, CGC  (Calyspo) Top of page Linda Hause Training Director for County-Wide Dog Training Club Linda teaches Beginning through Advanced classes. Linda has been involved in the sport of obedience as an exhibitor and instructor since 1974, as an AKC Obedience judge since 1991 and as a Rally judge since 2009. Her first training effort was with siren, her in-law's 6 month old red Doberman puppy. Linda did basic obedience training earning her first CD with Siren in 1974. Linda's primary breed is the Siberian Husky although she has also owned and trained a Doberman, a Black Labrador Retriever and a Finnish Spitz. Linda has earned multiple titles on her dogs in Obedience, Agility, Rally and Conformation. High points in her show experience include finishing two Utility titles within 10 minutes (one on her Labrador Retriever and one on her Siberian Husky) and finishing the first AKC Agility Excellent title on a Finnish Spitz. In over 50 years of training and teaching experience Linda has worked with dogs and handlers of every description. She has also attended numerous seminars addressing a variety of topics including (but not limited to): teaching dog training classes, various behavior problems in dogs, working with rescue dogs, clicker training and training for Obedience competition. Linda lives in Santa Rosa with her husband and current Siberian Husky. She has taught classes covering basic pet Obedience through competitive Obedience since 1974 in both Sonoma and Marin Counties, currently teaching Obedience classes for County-Wide Dog Training Club. Titled dogs: Prinz Erik's Red Siren CD (Doberman) Thor's Midnight Thunder CD (Siberian Husky) Kuchada's Toly Yarki Zarya CD (Siberian Husky) Gitana's Zarniva Keeta UD (Siberian Husky) Miss Money Penny UD (Labrador Retriever) CH Kalavala's Bo D Badman CD, AX, CGC (Finnish Spitz) Alcinta's Fancy Lady CD, RE, OA, NAJ, CGC (Siberian Husky) Zarniva's Going to the Sun RN, CGC (Siberian Husky) Zarniva's Rising Sun RN, CGC (Siberian Husky) CH Debalys Jasper of Zarniva RN, RI, TKN, CGC, CGCA (Siberian Husky) Debalys Dyson RN, RI, TKN, CGC, CGCA (Siberian Husky) BISS GCH CH Debalys The Trifecta At Zarniva RI CGC TKI  ATT  (Siberian Husky) Total of 7 CD, 2 CDX, 2 UD, 2 NA, 2 OA, 1 AX, 1 NAJ, 5 RN, 3 RI, 1 RA, 1 RE, 3 TKN, 1 TKI , 7 CGC, 2 CGCA, 1 ATT,  3 Breed Champions and 1 Grand Champion titles. Lee James Puppy Kindergarten, Beginning, Intermediate, Canine Good Citizen Evaluation, and Crate Games Lee has been teaching at County-Wide Dog Training club since the early 80s. She first taught the open / utility class because her dog had many OTCH points and placed at the Gaines Super Dog competitions as well taking High-in-Trial at the Cow Palace Golden Gate Kennel Club. She taught the Monday night advanced drop-in classes for many years. She no longer competes in dog sports, mainly because she works weekends and enjoys spending her time off hiking with her dogs. Lee started the County-Wide kindergarten puppy training program. Since Covid and the addition of more classes at County-Wide, She has been teaching beginning, intermediate and canine good citizen evaluation classes and an occasional Crate Games class. Lee enrolled in the Susan Garrett Recallers online program. She has taken many online classes through the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She is fascinated with dog training and the human/canine bond. She thoroughly enjoys helping people get the best relationship with their dog. Top of page Dori Johnson Trick Dog Dori has had dogs and horses all her life, as well as a menagerie of animals with fur, feathers, or scales. She has had many breeds of dogs, with her true loves being Irish Setters and Cardigan Welsh Corgis. She put a CD on her Irish Setter in 1988 and, since retiring from teaching, she has begun showing in Conformation. She also has added ATT, FDC, CGC, and Trick Dog titles to the Champions she has finished. She is an AKC evaluator for ATT, FDC, CGC, Trick Dog, and Fetch Dog. Dori has taken many classes at CWDTC and she is thrilled to be co-teaching Trick Dog classes with Pat Moffitt. Top of page Keni Meyer Agility I've been teaching agility for 15 years and competing in agility for 20. I love teaching because I love the relationship that is formed with your dog while doing agility which is one of teammates rather than the more traditional master dog scenario. This can transform your relationship with your dog making him a calmer, more well rounded, confident and much more well behaved. Top of page Simone O’Brien Puppy, Intermediate, Rally Novice Simone has been a member of county wide dog training club for more than 10 years. She has been training dogs since she was 12 years old and showing dogs since 2008. Her primary breed is the German Shepherd. She currently has two 8-year-old Shepherds and a 14 week old GSD foster puppy. Simone has earned several CDs, a CDX, and a Rally Excellent title with her German Shepherd dogs. For several years, Simone has been an assistant instructor for Puppy and Intermediate Obedience classes. She recently taught a Puppy class as the main instructor. Top of page Ariel Orr Rally Novice Ariel started taking Rally classes at County-Wide Dog Training Club in 2019, after nearly seven years of professional and volunteer work with guide and service dog organizations. Soon after, she began competing locally with her beloved Labrador Retrievers, Molly and Oksana. Over the years, she and her dogs have earned titles in various sports and activities, including Rally, Scent Work, Dock Diving, and Fit Dog. She has also enjoyed volunteering with Molly and Oksana as part of a therapy dog team at schools, libraries, and other educational settings across Sonoma County. Ariel loves working with dogs and their people, and she is thrilled to be teaching classes at County-Wide! Ariel's dogs are: Molly Vipond's Strangeness And Charm RM SWN CGC TKN VSWB FITG Oksana Vipond's A Love Worth Keeping RA CGC Piper Cantina's Sky Full Of Stars RI CGC FITS FTI TWS* LTS* * titles earned with K9 Wave Roxette Loretta Lobuff Join The Joyride (titles to come!) Top of page Angela Silvestri Fit Dog, Foundations, Clicker Angela began her dog sports journey in 1997 with her mixed-breed dog, Sasha, who was adopted from the Sonoma County Humane Society. In 2004, she transitioned to Belgian Malinois as her breed of choice. Over the years, Angela has earned titles in a wide range of sports, including agility, herding, IGP (formerly Schutzhund), conformation, and more. Since 2000, she has periodically taught beginner obedience, fit dog, and trick classes, balancing her teaching with her work schedule. Angela is a certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog and serves as an AKC CGC evaluator, Farm Dog Judge, Fetch judge, and Fit Dog Instructor. She is also an active member of the Vaca Valley Stockdog Club and the Pacific Malinois Club. Angela's dogs are: Belgian Malinois Flare TDCH ALCH GCH Silverthorn's Dragon Fire CD BN RM3 RAE2 SWA SHDN SWNE HT CGCA CGCU TKP FDC FTN DE DMX AMA AS HDM FITG CRO-1 NCO-3 PKD-N PKQT-COVID-L3 ORT PMC-VCH BH-VT RATN Xander IntCh ALCH GCH Silverthorn's Legendary Jewel RA PT TKP CGCA CGCU FITG DS DJX ETD 2K9 PKQT-COVID-L1 RATN PMC-VM Jyn RACEA UKC/IntCh GCH Silverthorn's Anything Goes RE BCAT FDC CGCA CGCU FITG VHMA TKA DMA DSA AS HDS ATD PKD-N PKQT-COVID-L2 PMC-VX2 Zorii IntCh NN UKC-CH Silverthorn's Spice Runner HT RI SWA SCE SBE SHDN TKI VHMP CGCU FitG FDC FTI ORT PKD-N DN ITD 2K9 RATI PMC-VM Biggs IntCc NC Silverthorn's Don't Push Your Luck SWN SHDN NTD Top of page Leslie Wallace Scent Work I started NoseWork in March of 2012, with Golden Retriever Hoshi. NACSW NoseWork was brand new in Sonoma County! We were lucky enough to start the program with a great instructor who was patient in teaching the nuances of the fun, yet challenging sport. Our first actual NACSW competition would be in September of 2013. Hoshi attained the NACSW Elite Champion Title in April 2021 and was able to participate in two Summit Competitions. Hoshi's first Scent Work Trial was January 2018, one of the first Scent Work Trials held in Northern California. Achieving 104 Q ribbons as he worked his way through the class levels, he passed away suddenly Dec 14, 2021 with 8 Detective Trial Q's completed. He had already been entered in Detective Trials in February and March of 2022 where he would have completed his Detective Title. My current Golden Retriever came to me in March 2022. Mac has NACSW NW1, along with AKC Scent Work Novice and Novice Elite Titles. Handler Discrimination Novice has been a fun addition as well. My educational journey has included seminars in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. There have also been Zoom seminars; but hands on seminars, often with my dog participating, are my favorite! It is my goal to share as much of this information and process as I can with classes. Honestly though, Seeing is the most important piece. "The more you see, the more you SEE". This photo is probably my favorite. Hoshi had just gotten his Elite CH. We were at the March Airfield Museum. There usually was a big ceremony for this ribbon. Not today because of Covid, but the War Dog Memorial photo op was enough for us. We made it through, and he was so happy Top of page
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County Wide Dog Training Club — Dog Training in Santa Rosa, CA

County Wide Dog Training Club is a dog training business in Santa Rosa, California offering group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. Their public materials do not publish pricing or a training method, so Barklen lists only what could be verified below and the questions worth asking before you book.

Santa Rosa, CA • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (9 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

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20 / 100

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Program clarity
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About County Wide Dog Training Club

Based on what the business publishes about itself

County Wide Dog Training Club operates as a membership-based organization in Santa Rosa, California, structured around group participation in dog sports and competition.

Their class offerings, as described on their site, span an unusually wide range of disciplines. Beyond standard obedience progressions from beginner through competition-ready levels, they list rally at multiple skill tiers, agility classes, conformation training for show dogs, and AKC scent work. They also mention hosting specialty events including Farm Dog Certification testing, rattlesnake avoidance clinics, and AKC temperament evaluations. Club members reportedly participate in additional activities like tracking, hunt tests, lure coursing, and pet therapy work.

The club trains at an indoor facility on Sebastopol Road with on-site parking and a designated relief area for dogs. Their site notes participation in community events such as AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, and they received an honorable mention for obedience training in Sonoma County.

What dog training programs does County Wide Dog Training Club offer?

Group classes span the full progression from Puppy Kindergarten (6 sessions) through competition-level obedience and rally. County Wide Dog Training Club also offers agility training, conformation handling, and preparation courses for AKC titles at the Novice, Open, and Utility levels. Most courses run 4 to 8 sessions.

Preparation for Novice/Grad. Novice and Open Competition

Price not published.

A class preparing dogs and handlers for AKC Novice, Graduate Novice, and Open level obedience competition over a 4-week series.

Handlers and dogs practice competition exercises in weekly group sessions.

Best for: Dogs and handlers planning to compete in AKC obedience trials.

Duration: 4 sessions

Focus: Advanced obedience

Preparation for Utility/Graduate Open AKC Class

Price not published.

A class preparing dogs and handlers for AKC Utility and Graduate Open level competition over a 4-week series.

Handlers and dogs practice advanced competition exercises in weekly group sessions.

Best for: Dogs and handlers planning to compete at the Utility or Graduate Open level.

Duration: 4 sessions

Focus: Advanced obedience

Conformation Class

Price not published.

A class preparing dogs and handlers for AKC conformation showing over a 4-week series.

Handlers practice show handling and presentation skills in weekly group sessions.

Best for: Handlers preparing to show dogs in AKC conformation events.

Duration: 4 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Puppy Kindergarten

Price not published.

A weekly group class for young puppies covering foundational skills and introducing them to a class setting.

Puppies attend weekly sessions at the club's indoor facility with their owners over a 6-session course.

Best for: Puppies, based on the class name.

Duration: 6 sessions

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Rally Int/Advanced

Price not published.

An intermediate/advanced rally obedience class over a 6-week series.

Dogs and handlers practice rally exercises in weekly group sessions.

Best for: Dogs and handlers with prior rally or obedience experience.

Duration: 6 sessions

Focus: Advanced obedience

Rally Novice

Price not published.

An entry-level rally obedience class over a 6-week series introducing rally signs and skills.

Dogs and handlers practice rally exercises in weekly group sessions.

Duration: 6 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Rally Fundamentals: Intro to Novice Signs and Skills

Price not published.

An introductory rally class teaching novice signs and skills over a 6-week series.

Dogs and handlers practice basic rally signs in weekly group sessions.

Best for: Beginners to rally obedience.

Duration: 6 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Beginning Obedience

Price not published.

A group class covering foundational obedience skills over an 8-week series, held multiple times per week.

Dogs and owners attend weekly group sessions at the club's indoor training facility.

Duration: 8 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Intermediate Obedience

Price not published.

A group class building on basic obedience skills over an 8-week series for dogs who have completed beginning-level training.

Dogs and owners attend weekly group sessions at the club's indoor training facility.

Best for: Dogs who have completed a beginning obedience level.

Duration: 8 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Advanced Obedience I

Price not published.

An advanced-level group obedience class held over an 8-week series for dogs with prior training experience.

Dogs and owners attend weekly group sessions at the club's indoor training facility.

Duration: 8 sessions

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash

Jumpers With Weaves (and Tunnels)

Price not published.

An agility class focused on jumps, weave poles, and tunnels over an 8-week series.

Dogs and handlers practice agility obstacles in weekly group sessions.

Duration: 8 sessions

Focus: Agility & dog sports

Rally Masters/Choice

Price not published.

Focus: Advanced obedience

How much does County Wide Dog Training Club cost?

County Wide Dog Training Club does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at County Wide Dog Training Club in Santa Rosa, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Preparation for Novice/Grad. Novice and Open CompetitionNot published4 sessions
Preparation for Utility/Graduate Open AKC ClassNot published4 sessions
Conformation ClassNot published4 sessions
Puppy KindergartenNot published6 sessions
Rally Int/AdvancedNot published6 sessions
Rally NoviceNot published6 sessions
Rally Fundamentals: Intro to Novice Signs and SkillsNot published6 sessions
Beginning ObedienceNot published8 sessions
Intermediate ObedienceNot published8 sessions
Advanced Obedience INot published8 sessions
Jumpers With Weaves (and Tunnels)Not published8 sessions
Rally Masters/ChoiceNot publishedNot stated

What training methods does County Wide Dog Training Club use?

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not state which training method County Wide Dog Training Club uses.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Where does County Wide Dog Training Club offer dog training?

County Wide Dog Training Club operates from a dedicated training facility in Santa Rosa, CA, offering group classes.

Their site says they serve dog owners in the community seeking group classes, as well as club members who want to participate more actively in organizing events, trials, and social activities.

An indoor training facility located at 887 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, used for weekly classes and club activities.

The Sebastopol Road facility sits in Santa Rosa's west side. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't detailed on the site.

How does County Wide Dog Training Club compare with other Santa Rosa dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 5 published Santa Rosa listings (18 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by County Wide Dog Training Club.

Price: County Wide Dog Training Club does not publish pricing for the program types where Santa Rosa has enough published prices to compare (group classes).

Reviews: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, among 5 published Santa Rosa programs.

Transparency: 20 out of 100 (minimal information), with 0% price transparency and 80% program clarity. 1 of 5 Santa Rosa listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at County Wide Dog Training Club compared with Santa Rosa ranges
Program typeCounty Wide Dog Training ClubSanta Rosa rangeBarklen read
Group ClassesNot published$125–$207 across 8 Santa Rosa programsNo published price to compare

What should you ask County Wide Dog Training Club before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • They don't publish pricing. Ask what a full program costs and exactly what is included.
  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

887 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

Monday – Saturday
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
12 programs (group classes)
Published pricing
None published
Facility
Training facility
Booking
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Contact County Wide Dog Training Club or request a quote

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