Rich Rosen, who runs Dockside Dog Training, brings three decades of hands-on experience to his work with dogs. According to his website, he has competed at the national level in Schutzhund/IGP, a demanding sport that tests obedience, tracking, and protection skills, and has bred and trained German Shepherds for that arena. His background also includes work as an athlete and coach, which he says informs his physical conditioning program for dogs.
The Ventura facility operates from a marina location and offers boarding alongside training. Their site describes spacious kennels and fenced outdoor areas where dogs get supervised play. The main programs include board-and-train stays, private one-on-one lesson, and a puppy enrichment option focused on socialization during early development. They also provide dog sitting with optional training built in.
Dockside emphasizes what they call positive reinforcement and proven methods, with a stated goal of strengthening the relationship between owner and dog rather than just teaching commands. Occasionally, they offer trained dogs for sale, typically German Shepherds from the trainer's own breeding program, that have been evaluated and socialized before placement.
