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Pawcific Dog Academy LA is a dog training business in West Hollywood, California offering board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.
West Hollywood, CA • 5.0 ★ (7 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2026
44 / 100
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Pawcific Dog Academy LA takes training out of controlled indoor spaces and into the parks, sidewalks, and trails where dogs actually need to behave. According to their website, this approach reflects a core belief: skills practiced only in quiet rooms often fall apart amid real distractions. Their programs, private lessons, group classes, and intensive board-and-train stays of two to four weeks, are built around practicing commands in places like Griffith Park and busy neighborhood streets.
The company describes itself as specializing in cases other trainers decline, particularly dogs with reactivity or aggression issues. Their site emphasizes a balanced method combining clear communication, consistent routines, and what they call relationship-based training. One distinctive feature: they use a karate-inspired progression system, marking milestones from a white bandana through colored belts up to black for dogs demonstrating reliable off-leash behavior.
The West Hollywood operation is part of a larger business that started in San Diego's Pacific Beach area. Filomin Sylvain handles training in the Los Angeles location, describing herself as someone who adapts her methods to each dog's temperament. The team also includes several dog walkers and pet sitters with varied backgrounds, shelter volunteering, daycare work, previous experience at other walking companies. Their site advertises ongoing support after programs end and states they'll continue working with clients if initial goals aren't reached.
Private lessons cover a wide range of needs, from puppy basics like potty and crate training to more complex issues including reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. Pawcific Dog Academy LA also offers in-home training, group classes focused on obedience and socialization, and a two-week board and train program.
Price not published.
The dog lives at the training facility for two to four weeks while trainers work intensively on obedience and behavior issues, returning home with new skills.
The dog stays with the trainers residentially for the duration of the program before going home.
Duration: 2 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Advanced obedience
Price not published.
Covers foundational obedience skills, socialization, and early training habits designed specifically for young puppies.
Best for: Young puppies.
Requirements: For young puppies
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Price not published.
A schedule-based approach to housebreaking aimed at stopping indoor accidents quickly.
Focus: Puppy training
Price not published.
Focuses on turning the crate into a comfortable, low-stress space the dog willingly settles into.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
Price not published.
Targets leash reactivity such as lunging and barking at other dogs or people, working toward calmer walks in real-world settings.
Best for: Dogs that lunge, bark, or react on leash.
Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Price not published.
Specialist support for dogs with serious behavior issues, described as using safety-first methods.
Best for: Dogs with serious behavior issues.
Focus: Aggression, Resource guarding
Price not published.
Aims to build a dog's confidence and independence so it can remain calm while left alone at home.
Focus: Separation anxiety, Fear & anxiety
Price not published.
One-on-one private lessons delivered at the client's home, focused on training in the real-world environment where distractions actually occur.
A trainer comes to the owner's home and works directly with the dog and owner together.
Focus: Basic obedience
Price not published.
Small-group classes give dogs and owners a chance to practice obedience skills around other dogs and people while proofing behavior in a real-world setting.
Owners bring dogs to a scheduled group session held with other dogs and handlers present.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash reactivity
Pawcific Dog Academy LA does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | 2 weeks |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Potty Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Crate Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Reactive Dog Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Aggressive Dog Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Separation Anxiety Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Dog Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Group Classes | Not published | Not stated |
The site describes their approach as balanced training, and they explicitly accept dogs with aggression issues. Specific tools or techniques aren't detailed beyond that label.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, describes herself as a lifelong dog lover who tailors her approach to each dog's personality, aiming to make outings safe, fun, and relaxing.
According to their site, grew up around dogs in Los Angeles and has worked for two other dog walking, training, and boarding companies.
According to their site, has a long personal history caring for pets and says he strives to treat animals with respect after seeing a family pet mistreated as a child.
According to their site, grew up around dogs partly because her mother owns a doggy daycare, and has experience with neighborhood walks, group hikes, daycare supervision, and dog sitting through an app.
According to their site, describes herself as a longtime animal lover who has walked and sat for dogs of neighbors, friends, and family.
According to their site, grew up interested in animals despite having cats as a child, and worked as a dog walker in Manhattan for three years before joining the team.
According to their site, a recent high school graduate who has had dogs her whole life and previously volunteered at an animal shelter.
According to their site, a lifelong animal lover and French Bulldog owner who is comfortable caring for dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Pawcific Dog Academy LA is based in West Hollywood, CA, offering board and train stays, private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they serve dog owners throughout Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including apartment dwellers, dog-park regulars, and hiking families, with programs adapted to different lifestyles.
The business does not describe a fixed training facility; instead, training takes place in real-world locations such as parks, beaches, and neighborhood streets, and board-and-train clients stay with the trainers during an intensive residential program.
Sessions take place at a West Hollywood address on North Sierra Bonita Avenue. Parking availability and whether the space is accessible aren't noted.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 4 published West Hollywood listings (11 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Pawcific Dog Academy LA.
Price: Pawcific Dog Academy LA does not publish pricing for the program types where West Hollywood has enough published prices to compare (board and train and private lessons).
Reviews: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, among 4 published West Hollywood programs.
Transparency: 44 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 54% program clarity. 2 of 4 West Hollywood listings show certifications; this business does not list any.
| Program type | Pawcific Dog Academy LA | West Hollywood range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | $3,780–$6,060 across 3 West Hollywood programs | No published price to compare |
| Private Lessons | Not published | $92–$184 across 4 West Hollywood programs | No published price to compare |
Generated from what their public materials leave open
1325 N Sierra Bonita Ave, West Hollywood, CA
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 6, 2026
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