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Animal Manners is a dog training business in West Sacramento, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, and Private Lessons, with published programs from $55.
West Sacramento • CA • Home-based trainer • 3.7 ★ (9 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Kris Kates, the trainer behind Animal Manners, brings an unusual background to dog training. According to her site, she began working professionally with animals in 1984, initially training exotic species—primates, sea lions, birds of prey—before shifting her focus to dogs. She studied Exotic Animal Training and Management at Moorpark College and later served as both President and Executive Director of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a national organization she remains a member of today.
The West Sacramento business offers private lessons conducted in clients' homes, which Kates describes as allowing training to happen in the environment where behaviors actually occur. She also runs what her site calls a "doggie day camp with training" out of her own home, combining daytime care with skill-building. Multi-session packages are available for owners looking for a structured program.
Her stated philosophy emphasizes making training feel manageable rather than time-intensive, with an approach she characterizes as positive and relationship-focused. The site notes her past role as Director of Behavior and Training at a pet resort, suggesting experience with facility-based work as well. For owners drawn to a trainer whose background extends well beyond standard dog training credentials, her exotic animal foundation and industry leadership roles distinguish her from more conventional options in the area.
Board-and-train through their Manners Camp runs eight days and focuses on basic obedience and socialization. Private lessons and in-home training are also offered through Animal Manners, though details on session length and structure aren't published.
Manners Camp costs $55 per day for the eight-day program, totaling $440. Pricing for private lessons and in-home training isn't listed on the site.
This is a daytime camp for dogs that combines pet care with training, run out of the trainer's home, described as being more than a typical doggie day camp.
The dog spends the day at the trainer's home receiving care and training over an 8 hour period.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 8 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manners Camp (with Training) | $55 per program | 8 days |
Clients who commit to an ongoing training program rather than single sessions receive a discounted rate along with additional perks.
Best for: For owners seeking better long-term results by committing to a structured training program.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Training Packages | Not published | — |
One-on-one training sessions are delivered either in the client's home or out in the community setting.
The trainer meets the owner and dog at their home or in a community location for individual sessions.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Not published | — |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. Whether they work with aggression or reactivity cases isn't addressed.
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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Operating for 30 years from a home-based setting, they don't publish information about certifications, insurance, or guarantees. Details on owner visits and progress updates during board-and-train aren't mentioned.
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: not specified on their website.
Booking: Book online
Price: Their board & train is 98% below the West Sacramento midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Animal Manners shows 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews among 3 published West Sacramento programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 41 out of 100 (price 33%, program clarity 62%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The Linden Road address is in a residential area of West Sacramento. Parking arrangements and drop-off procedures aren't described on the site.
1535 Linden Rd, West Sacramento, CA
Friday: 8AM-5PM
Monday: 8AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday: 8AM-5PM
Thursday: 8AM-5PM
Wednesday: 8AM-5PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Animal Manners.
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