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Dogwood K-9 Training Experience is a dog training business in Yorba Linda, California offering private lessons, group classes, and virtual training. They accept aggression and reactivity cases, publish pricing from $100 per session, and list APDT and AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.
Yorba Linda, CA • 5.0 ★ (12 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026
34 / 100
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Based on what the business publishes about itself
Ron Bevacqua, owner and director of Dogwood K-9 Training Experience, has trained dogs for more than 28 years. According to his site, he came to dog training after a 25-year career in the motion picture industry. He holds APDT membership and serves as an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and his site indicates he specializes in working with dog-dog aggression and shy or fearful dogs.
The business offers group classes through Yorba Linda's Parks & Recreation department, as well as private lessons throughout Orange County. Their site describes a philosophy centered on relationship-building rather than command-drilling, framing the goal as helping owners become partners with their dogs rather than just issuing instructions. They note that methods are tailored to individual dogs and described as positive and non-fear-based.
A few offerings stand out in their program list: virtual Zoom sessions focused specifically on dog-dog reactivity (available nationwide, according to the site), a dedicated class for owners of guard dogs, herding breeds, and bully breeds, and therapy dog training with evaluations for Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. The business also advertises discounts for rescue dogs, adopted dogs, and service dogs. The website appears somewhat dated, but the program range and Bevacqua's stated specializations give a sense of where their focus lies.
Private lessons, group classes, virtual training, and therapy dog preparation make up the offerings at Dogwood K-9 Training Experience. Group classes cap at six dogs and include a special track for guard dogs, herding breeds, and bully breeds like Pit Bulls and German Shepherds. They also work with aggression and leash reactivity cases.
Price not published.
One-on-one training sessions scheduled around the client's own timing, addressing issues like leash pulling, poor recall, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, and dog-dog aggression.
Trainer meets one-on-one with the owner and dog on a schedule that fits their availability.
Best for: Owners dealing with behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, or poor manners.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Aggression
Price not published.
Prepares dogs and handlers for therapy dog certification, including evaluations for Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs and Canine Good Citizen testing.
Training leads up to a formal testing and certification process.
Best for: Dogs and owners aiming to become a certified therapy dog team.
Focus: Therapy dog training, Advanced obedience
Price not published.
This is a group obedience class held through city Parks and Recreation departments, currently offered via Yorba Linda. Class sizes are capped at six dogs.
Dogs and owners attend scheduled sessions together at a Parks & Recreation location.
Requirements: All group classes are limited to 6 dogs.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Price not published.
A class focused on core obedience skills, tailored to owners of strong, powerful breeds, covering commands and leash walking while strengthening the human-dog bond.
Owners and dogs attend a class practicing sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, and recall.
Best for: Owners of guard dogs, herding breeds, and bully breeds who want to handle a strong, loyal dog.
Requirements: Designed for owners of guard dogs, herding dogs, and bully breeds such as Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Boxers, and Dobermans.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash
$100 per session
Remote coaching over Zoom aimed at helping owners address dog-to-dog reactivity, delivered in step-by-step sessions regardless of where the client lives.
Owner meets with the trainer over Zoom for roughly one-hour coaching sessions.
Best for: Dog parents dealing with dog-dog aggression or reactivity anywhere in the country.
Duration: 1 session
Package: $200 for a 2-session package
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
Virtual sessions run $100 each, or $200 for a two-session package. Pricing for group classes, private lessons, and the special breeds program isn't listed on the site.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | Not stated |
| Therapy Dog Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Group Classes | Not published | Not stated |
| Special Breeds Training Class | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Training | $100 per session$200 for a 2-session package | 1 session |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming specific tools or techniques. They do accept dogs with aggression histories.
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, has trained dogs of all breeds for more than 28 years, teaching in Yorba Linda and privately throughout Orange County. Previously worked 25 years in the Motion Picture Industry before retiring to focus on dog training full-time.
Credentials listed on their site: APDT member #81861, AKC CGC Evaluator #1288, AA degree from Long Beach City College, and BA degree from California State University, Long Beach. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Dogwood K-9 Training Experience is based in Yorba Linda, CA, offering private lessons, group classes, and virtual sessions online.
Their site says they dog owners in Yorba Linda and throughout Orange County, CA for in-person group and private classes, plus dog owners nationwide seeking virtual help with reactivity issues.
The Casa Loma Avenue address in Yorba Linda is provided, though the site doesn't describe the training space or mention parking and accessibility details.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 4 published Yorba Linda listings (4 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Dogwood K-9 Training Experience.
Price: too few Yorba Linda programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.
Reviews: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, among 4 published Yorba Linda programs.
Transparency: 34 out of 100 (limited information), with 20% price transparency and 57% program clarity. 2 of 4 Yorba Linda listings show certifications; this business lists APDT and AKC CGC Evaluator.
Generated from what their public materials leave open
4601 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026
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