Dog Board and Train
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash
Duration: 2 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions
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Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc.
Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. is a dog training business in Walnut Creek, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes.
Walnut Creek • CA • Home-based trainer • 4.7 ★ (14 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
Transparency Score
39 / 100
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- Method transparency
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- Program clarity
- 37%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Bonnie Brown-Cali founded Dog Dynamics in 1989, bringing over three decades of experience that includes service and protection dog work, wildlife conservation, and search and rescue. According to their site, the business approaches training from the dog's perspective, treating each animal as an individual and tailoring methods to fit both the dog and the household.
The Walnut Creek operation offers group classes spanning puppy socialization through advanced work, including AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, reactive dog training, scent work, and agility. They describe their philosophy as emphasizing clear communication, trust, and mutual respect using what they call humane and practical techniques. For owners seeking e-collar training, they offer "Collar Clinics" focused on recall and safety around distractions.
Dog Dynamics structures their board-and-train program differently than many facilities: dogs stay in trainers' actual homes rather than kennels, with each trainer taking a maximum of two dogs at a time. Their site notes that training happens through a mix of structured sessions, rest, and real-world outings, followed by transfer lessons so owners learn the same cues used during the stay. They also work with dogs showing aggression, using behavior modification and controlled exposure alongside owner education. The business serves dog owners throughout the Bay Area, from Concord and Lafayette to Oakland and San Francisco.
What does Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. charge for board and train?
Dog Dynamics, Inc. offers an unusually broad lineup, from puppy classes for dogs 9-20 weeks through intermediate obedience, CGC prep, reactive dog workshops, scent training, and agility. Board and train runs two weeks with handoff and follow-up sessions included. Private lessons are also available, and they accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues.
What board & train costs in Walnut Creek
Private sessions in Walnut Creek sit around a $100 median among listings that publish prices. Ask what a full program would cost for your dog.
Board and Train
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Board and Train | Not published | 2 weeks |
Private Lessons
Private Instruction
Focus: Basic obedience
Private Lessons in Walnut Creek typically runs $61–$715 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Instruction | Not published | — |
Group Classes
Puppy Training Head Start: Group Classes For Puppies 9 to 20 Weeks
Best for: Puppies must be between 9 and 20 weeks of age to participate.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Beginning Obedience
Best for: For dogs 20 weeks and older.
Focus: Basic obedience
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Intermediate Obedience
Best for: Successful completion of Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Canine Good Citizen
Best for: Completion of Beginning Obedience or instructor approval.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Socialization
Duration: 6 weeks
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Group Training Classes for Reactive Dogs: Human to Dog Communication 101
Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Collar Clinic
Focus: Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Scent Training Group Classes: The Nose Knows
Focus: Scent work
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Dog Agility Training Group Classes
Best for: Dogs must be 16 weeks or older and should already have a basic understanding of obedience skills, including a reliable wait command.
Focus: Agility & dog sports
Duration: 6 weeks
Group Classes in Walnut Creek typically runs $57–$180 across 8 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Head Start: Group Classes For Puppies 9 to 20 Weeks | Not published | — |
| Beginning Obedience | Not published | — |
| Intermediate Obedience | Not published | — |
| Canine Good Citizen | Not published | 6 weeks |
| Group Training Classes for Reactive Dogs: Human to Dog Communication 101 | Not published | — |
| Collar Clinic | Not published | — |
| Scent Training Group Classes: The Nose Knows | Not published | — |
| Dog Agility Training Group Classes | Not published | 6 weeks |
What training methods does Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. use?
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. The site doesn't detail specific tools or techniques used, but they do work with reactive and aggressive dogs.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc.?
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 36 years, they run a home-based program with a two-dog-per-trainer ratio for board and train. Insurance, certifications, and visit policies aren't mentioned on the site.
Facility: Home-based trainer
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: 2
Booking: Contact form
How does Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. compare in Walnut Creek?
Price: Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. does not publish board & train pricing. Across Walnut Creek, 14 programs publish prices from about $60 to $564.
Reviews: Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc. shows 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews among 5 published Walnut Creek programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 39 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 37%). 1 of 5 Walnut Creek listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc.
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Location & hours
Group classes meet at Heather Farms Community Center on N San Carlos Drive in Walnut Creek. Board and train takes place at the trainer's home, though that address isn't published.
Heather Farms Community Center, 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Friday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Walnut Creek CA Dog Training by Dog Dynamics, Inc..
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