Dog Trainers in California — 478 Programs Across 35 Cities

Board and Train runs 2 to 6 weeks, from $2,900 to $8,700, with boarding included throughout. Private Lessons cover both obedience and reactivity work—single reactivity sessions are $300, or $900 for a four-session package; a separate four-session obedience package runs $600. The obedience option is designed specifically for high-drive breeds like shepherds, Malinois, and bully breeds. Virtual Training is also available at $250 per session, suited for owners working through a specific behavior problem.

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.

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 Lessons range from $165 to $1,500 in Oakland and $185 to $1,650 in San Francisco, depending on package size, with puppy-focused Private Lessons offered at similar rates. In-Home Training includes a three-week Stay & Train program in Oakland for $1,650, combining nine trainer-only sessions with three owner review sessions. Virtual Training costs $50 for 30 minutes or $100 for one hour. A required one-hour Consultation costs $165 in Oakland or $185 in San Francisco. Board and Train is explicitly not offered.

Avid K9's core packages combine Private Lessons and Group Classes, with Bronze at $850, Silver at $1,250, and Elite at $1,850. Service and therapy-dog Private Lessons range from $695 for four sessions to $1,995 for twelve, with a $200 prospect Consultation. Virtual Training includes a $395 private nutrition and behavior program and $195 online workshop. A six-week Group Classes program is also advertised, but its price is not published. Board and Train is not listed as a current service.

Private Lessons are customized one-hour sessions for obedience and behaviors including fear, aggression, barking, leash problems, and bite histories. In-Home Training is available through the same one-on-one service. Group Classes include puppy and basic-skills programs, with a 2025 five-week class advertised at $300. Virtual Training provides one-hour remote coaching through Teams. Consultation options include a free introductory consultation and a 90-minute Behavior Assessment, which can also be conducted online.

Private Lessons cost $175 for one hour, with 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-lesson packages from $831.25 to $2,800. In-Home Training ranges from $250 for one lesson to $6,375 for 30 lessons. Virtual Training costs $149 for one lesson, $707.75 for five, or $1,341 for ten. Board and Train typically runs 3 to 10 weeks for puppy, obedience, or behavior goals. A complimentary Consultation is available before enrollment.

Board and Train starts at $3,900 and includes handoff sessions. A puppy-specific Board and Train is also available for dogs 13 weeks to 5 months, though pricing isn't published. Group Classes run as a day-school format starting at $100 per day, requiring an in-person evaluation first. Private Lessons and Virtual Training are offered as well—Virtual Training is geared toward puppies 8–12 weeks—but pricing for both is available on request.

Private Training is $75 per hour, while major behavior cases such as biting, resource guarding, and human or dog aggression are $120 per hour when applicable. Six-week puppy and obedience classes cost $150, with obedience classes preparing dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and including the test. Service and Therapy Dog Training is also offered, though pricing is not published.

Group Classes cover puppy foundations, basic skills progressions, tricks, and CGC certification tracks, typically running 4 sessions or 4 weeks. The Community Canine course requires prior CGC certification. Virtual Training includes online AKC trick evaluations and targeted support for reactivity and separation stress—the separation stress program is $30 per session, while pricing for other Virtual Training options isn't published. Group Classes pricing is also available on request.