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Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers

Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers is a dog training business in Santa Rosa, California offering Group Classes and Virtual Training, with published programs from $45.

Santa Rosa • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (75 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

63 / 100

Moderately transparent

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

Price transparency
33%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
72%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers is listed among dog training programs in Santa Rosa. Published program types include group classes, virtual training. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What does Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers charge for board and train?

The Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers offers a 5-day Pet Dog Fundamentals course covering basic obedience and socialization, along with virtual training options. Online courses include Approaches to Teaching the Out and an Obedience Intensive, both with lifetime access to materials.

One virtual course, Approaches to Teaching the Out, is priced at $45. The in-person Pet Dog Fundamentals and Obedience Intensive courses don't list prices on the site.

Group Classes

Pet Dog Fundamentals

This is an in-person training event held at the school's Santa Rosa campus focused on foundational obedience skills for pet dogs.

Attendees travel to the Santa Rosa campus for a multi-day in-person course.

Best for: Pet dog owners looking for fundamentals-level training instruction.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Duration: 5 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.

Group Classes pricing at Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers in Santa Rosa, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Pet Dog FundamentalsNot published5 days

Virtual Training

Obedience Intensive

This is a recorded video class covering intensive obedience training concepts, available for purchase with lifetime streaming access.

Buyers watch recorded video content online at their own pace rather than attending in person.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Includes: Lifetime support

Approaches to Teaching the Out — $45 per program

This webinar reviews different methods for teaching a dog to release an item or grip, comparing approaches used in protection sports versus reward-based play contexts, and discusses when and how to safely apply aversive corrections.

Viewers watch a pre-recorded webinar online with lifetime access after purchase.

Best for: Trainers working on protection sport or play-based out behaviors.

Focus: Advanced obedience

Includes: Lifetime support

Virtual Training pricing at Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers in Santa Rosa, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Obedience IntensiveNot published—
Approaches to Teaching the Out$45 per program—

What training methods does Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers use?

They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. Whether they work with aggression or bite-history cases isn't addressed.

Method: Balanced

Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.

How do we verify Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers?

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

Operating for 16 years out of a dedicated facility in Santa Rosa, the school has an established presence in the professional dog training community. Details about insurance, guarantees, and specific certifications aren't published on the site.

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: Contact form

How does Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers compare in Santa Rosa?

Price: Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers does not publish board & train pricing. Across Santa Rosa, 18 programs publish prices from about $101 to $1,305.

Reviews: Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers shows 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews among 5 published Santa Rosa programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 63 out of 100 (price 33%, program clarity 72%). 1 of 5 Santa Rosa listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers

  • 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.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.

Location & hours

The facility sits on Stony Point Road. Parking and accessibility information aren't listed.

3641 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

Friday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,1:30-3:30PM

Monday: 11AM-12:30PM,1:30-5:30PM

Sunday: 10AM-1PM,2-4PM

Tuesday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,1:30-3:30PM

Saturday: 10AM-1PM,2-4PM

Thursday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,1:30-3:30PM

Wednesday: 10:30AM-12:30PM,1:30-5:30PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Michael Ellis School For Dog Trainers.

+1 707-843-3971Website

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