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Dockside Dog Training is a dog training business in Ventura, California offering Board and Train and Private Lessons.
Ventura • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (12 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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 lessons, 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.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a dog sitting and boarding service providing exercise, playtime, and individual attention while owners are away, with optional add-on training and socialization sessions available.
Best for: Owners who need care for their dog while away from home.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Includes: Boarding included
Board and train, private lessons, and a puppy enrichment program are the core offerings at Dockside Dog Training. The puppy program targets critical developmental stages, while physical conditioning sessions cater to active dogs and working breeds needing structured exercise. Individual training includes follow-up sessions for owners who want hands-on involvement.
What board & train costs in Ventura
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Dogs stay on-site for an immersive training experience covering obedience, manners, and behavior in a structured environment. The program includes a customized training plan, one-on-one sessions, supervised group socialization, daily exercise and enrichment, and regular progress reports to owners.
The dog stays and trains at the facility, receiving individual lessons and group socialization, with owners getting regular progress updates.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Includes: Follow-up sessions
This program covers supervised socialization with new people, dogs, and environments, basic obedience introduction, structured exercise and play, and enrichment activities like puzzles and games. It also includes guidance on puppy nutrition and care.
Best for: Puppies in their early developmental stages.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | — |
| Puppy Enrichment Program | Not published | — |
One-on-one lessons cover core commands like sit, stay, come, and heel, plus techniques for correcting unwanted behaviors. Owners receive daily progress reports and can access follow-up sessions afterward.
The owner and dog attend private lessons together, working directly with the trainer on obedience and behavior.
Best for: Owners who want to be hands-on in their dog's training.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Follow-up sessions
Structured conditioning exercises build endurance and fitness while reinforcing heel, obedience commands, and on and off leash walking skills in real-world settings. It also includes supervised socialization outings.
The dog participates in structured exercise sessions combined with obedience reinforcement.
Best for: Active dogs, working breeds, or dogs needing structured exercise.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Agility & dog sports
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Training Sessions | Not published | — |
| Physical Conditioning | Not published | — |
The site describes training in general terms without naming specific techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression or bite history, which suggests experience handling behavioral cases.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Thirty years in business is notable longevity for a training operation. The facility is dedicated to training, though details about overnight staffing, owner visits, and insurance aren't published.
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
Price: Dockside Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Ventura, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Dockside Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews among 3 published Ventura programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 25 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 58%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The Navigator Drive address sits at D Dock, D94, an unusual marina-based setup that likely means waterfront access and outdoor training space. Parking and accessibility specifics aren't listed on the site.
1198 Navigator Dr D Dock D94, Ventura, CA
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Wednesday: 9AM-5PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Dockside Dog Training.
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