Dog Trainers in California — 478 Programs Across 35 Cities

Board and Train ranges from $1,990 for a two-week puppy program (ages 2-5 months) up to $4,000 for five weeks, which includes follow-up and handoff sessions. Private Lessons are $150 per session or $1,000 for ten, with lifetime support included. Group Classes run five weeks for $600. Virtual Training is $100 per session ($900 for ten) or $600 per month for separation anxiety work. Service dog training pricing is available on request.

School of Foundations is a daytime drop-off format offered for 5, 10, or 15 days at $1,015 to $3,045, with dogs returning home nightly. Private Lessons cost $200 for non-members or $250 for aggressive dogs, while a four-lesson puppy package costs $480. Group Classes start at $225 for the first month, then $59 monthly for one dog or $89 for multiple dogs. A 20-day Boot Camp is $4,660 and includes Private Lessons, Group Classes, CGC preparation, testing, and certificates.

Private training costs $200 for one session, $540 for three, or $850 for five. Day Training is sold in 12-day and 24-day packages, currently advertised at promotional prices of $1,260 and $2,340, with one or two at-home private sessions included. Sunday group workshops cost $45. First-time private and day-training clients must purchase a Facility Consultation. Board & Train is also offered, but its current price and duration are not published in the provided pages.

Group Classes range from $20 to $40 per session, with obedience-only options at $20 and combined obedience and protection training at $40 across two days—though protection work requires prior obedience participation. Puppy obedience classes are also available at $20 per session on Wednesday nights. Private Lessons are $75 per session, while In-Home Training is $100 per session, available locally in Riverside with a travel fee for those more than 20 minutes from the training field.

Virtual training costs $90 for one session or $240 for three. In-home private training is $200 for a single session, $450 for three, or $700 for five. Doggie Training Camp costs $1,000 per week with a three-week minimum, while more challenging cases commonly require four to six weeks. Alumni maintenance stays are $100 per day. A free phone consultation, variable-price workshops, and $1,000 full-day training for individuals or organizations are also offered.

Private training costs $115 for one 30-minute session, $425 for four sessions, or $775 for an eight-session rescue-dog package. Group classes use flexible packs priced at $215 for five classes or $375 for ten. Fixed workshops range from $150 for three-week recall or loose-leash programs to $350 for six-week Therapy Dog Certification Prep. Evaluations cost $45 to $60. Separation-anxiety training begins with a minimum four-week program, but pricing is not published.

Group Classes include progressive puppy and adult training plus recall, leash manners, and tricks, generally priced from $250 to $275 for five weekly classes. Virtual Training includes shy and fearful, play behavior, leash reactivity, puppy foundations, and advanced skills, with published packages from $125 to $300. Private Lessons are also available through an intake process, although pricing is not published. Several specialty classes are marked “Coming Soon,” so current availability should be confirmed.

Foundation Skills classes range from $205 for five weeks to $245 for six weeks, while three-week recall and loose-leash mini classes are $165. Puppy Discovery Socials cost $25. Sports classes generally run four to six weeks and range from $165 to $245, with Barn Hunt workshops from $35 to $90. An AKC Canine Good Citizen prep class is $245 for six weeks. Private one-on-one lessons are also available, though pricing is not published.

Group Classes cover a wide range, from 3-week clinics at $150 to 5-week courses at $300, including agility options. Several daycare programs incorporate training elements, running $50 to $95 per day depending on the level of enrichment and individual attention. In-Home Training is available at $300 per session. Board and Train runs 2 weeks, though pricing isn't published; all dogs must complete an Induction Program before they can board.

Board & Train costs $100 per day and typically lasts two to four weeks, with a required private handoff lesson billed separately. Home-style boarding is $35 to $40 per day. Private lessons are $99 hourly or $269 for four one-hour sessions, while the initial 90-minute consultation is $119. Published group-class pricing includes $120 for five-week Basic Manners and $139 for six-week Loose Leash Walking, although the website states classes are not currently being conducted.