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Good Dawg Training LLC is a dog training business in Santa Rosa, California offering Private Lessons and Group Classes, with published programs from $200.
Santa Rosa • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (63 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Colette Edwards brings an unusual background to dog training: nearly three decades working with marine mammals, including fur seals, dolphins, and sea lions at facilities in South Africa, where she trained both animals and other trainers. After immigrating to the U.S. in 2022, she founded Good Dawg Training, applying the same positive reinforcement principles she used with marine mammals to dogs. Her credentials include certification through the Karen Pryor Academy and a degree in dog and cat ethology from Pretoria Technikon.
According to their website, the training philosophy centers on understanding why a dog behaves a certain way rather than just addressing the visible problem. Edwards describes her approach as "one-size-fits-none," emphasizing individualized plans built around each dog's needs. The Santa Rosa facility offers private lessons, group classes, and consultations covering everything from puppy socialization to reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. They also provide scent work training and foundation skills for dogs whose owners are considering therapy dog certification.
A client testimonial on the site claims Good Dawg is one of only three trainers trusted by UC Davis's behavioral science department in the North Bay Area. The business offers free initial behavior assessments and runs enrichment workshops teaching owners how unmet needs can drive unwanted behaviors.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a free 30-minute session where the trainer observes the dog in a new environment, discusses the challenges and goals with the owner, and identifies what may be driving the dog's behavior.
Best for: Dogs over 5 months old whose owners are unsure what training approach they need.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private lessons form the core of Good Dawg Training LLC's offerings, with eight-session packages for puppies ($600), adult dogs ($700), and two-dog households ($750). A six-session therapy dog track builds on foundation skills, and drop-in socialization for puppies 8 to 18 weeks runs $20 per session. A free assessment is required before private training begins.
Single private sessions cost $200, while eight-session courses range from $600 for puppies to $750 for two dogs in the same home. The $20 Puppy Yappy Hour is the lowest entry point. Pricing for the enrichment workshop and therapy dog program isn't listed.
A package of eight half-hour private sessions addressing behavior issues such as reactivity, pulling on leash, jumping, and separation anxiety, based on the dog's individual assessment.
The trainer works one-on-one with the owner and dog across eight short sessions, building a personalized plan and homework between visits.
Best for: Dogs over 5 months old with behavior or obedience challenges.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Leash training, Fear & anxiety
Duration: 8 sessions
A private training package designed for two dogs from the same household, each requiring a separate handler across eight half-hour sessions.
Both dogs and their handlers attend eight half-hour sessions together at the facility.
Best for: Households with two dogs needing simultaneous training, each with its own handler present.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 8 sessions
A stand-alone one-hour session (or two half-hour sessions) for dogs that have already completed the required free assessment.
One hour of one-on-one training, deliverable as a single hour or split into two half-hour visits.
Best for: Dogs who have completed the free assessment and need a single training session.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 sessions
Weekly half-hour private sessions covering confidence building, socialization, potty training, biting prevention, cooperative care, recall, leash walking, and marker training, tailored to the individual puppy's pace.
Owners attend weekly 30-minute private sessions with their puppy at the facility, plus four included Puppy Yappy Hour play sessions.
Best for: Puppies under 18 weeks old, including shy, excitable, or rescue puppies, or those in busy households.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 8 sessions
Six half-hour sessions teaching eleven foundational skills that prepare a dog for future therapy dog work.
The dog and owner attend six half-hour private sessions building foundation skills.
Best for: Dogs being prepared for therapy dog work who need foundational skills first.
Focus: Therapy dog training, Basic obedience
Duration: 6 sessions
Private Lessons in Santa Rosa typically runs $200–$725 across 6 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training | $700 per program | 8 sessions |
| 2 Dog Deal | $750 per program | 8 sessions |
| 1 Hour Private Training | $200 per session | 1 sessions |
| Private Puppy Training | $600 per program | 8 sessions |
| Social Therapy Dog Training | Not published | 6 sessions |
A supervised group play session for young puppies to build socialization skills and independence in a safe, positive setting, with separate sessions for small and larger breeds.
Puppy parents attend with their puppy for a 45-minute supervised play session split by breed size.
Best for: Puppies aged 8 to 18 weeks, with preference given to shy or scared puppies needing extra support.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Fear & anxiety
A 2-hour interactive human-only workshop covering the six categories of enrichment, how unmet needs contribute to unwanted behaviors, and practical ways to enrich a dog's life.
Owners attend a 2-hour in-person workshop without their dogs present.
Best for: Dog owners wanting to understand enrichment needs; limited to 20 adult attendees.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 2 days
Group Classes in Santa Rosa typically runs $107–$180 across 9 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Yappy Hour | $20 per session | — |
| Enrichment Workshop | Not published | 2 days |
They explicitly describe their approach as force-free. Aggression and reactivity cases are considered individually, with a free assessment determining fit.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: APDT
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An APDT membership is listed, though insurance, guarantees, and years in business aren't mentioned. The facility operates from a dedicated training space rather than a home-based setup.
Facility: Training facility
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: Book online
Price: Good Dawg Training LLC does not publish board & train pricing. Across Santa Rosa, 18 programs publish prices from about $101 to $1,305.
Reviews: Good Dawg Training LLC shows 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews among 5 published Santa Rosa programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 82 out of 100 (price 71%, program clarity 80%). 1 of 5 Santa Rosa listings show certifications; this business lists APDT.
Suite 12 at 2700 Yulupa Ave puts the facility in a commercial area of Santa Rosa. Parking and accessibility details don't appear on the site.
2700 Yulupa Ave Ste 12, Santa Rosa, CA
Friday: 10AM-6PM
Monday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM-7PM
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Thursday: 10AM-7PM
Wednesday: 10AM-7PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Good Dawg Training LLC.
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