Dog Training in the Excelsior
Dog Trainer in the Excelsior, San Francisco
Private, in-home dog training in the Excelsior (94112 and 94134). I come to you, and we train on your block, in your home, and in the places you actually walk your dog.
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Dog Training Around the Excelsior
The Excelsior has Mission Street on one side and McLaren Park on the other, so dogs here deal with heavy traffic and a huge park in the same walk. Training happens where your dog lives: Mission Street crossings, Geneva Avenue, and the trails at McLaren Park.
McLaren Park
About 313 acres, the city's second-largest park run by Rec and Park. The main off-leash area is almost 60 acres inside the Shelley Drive loop.
Philosopher's Way
A 2.7-mile trail loop around McLaren Park, great for building a reliable walk on varied terrain.
Crocker Amazon
A smaller off-leash dog play area near the Crocker Amazon athletic fields.
Mission and Geneva
Both are on the city's list of most dangerous streets for traffic injuries, so solid leash manners and street crossings matter here.
My services
Dog Training Services in the Excelsior
Every new client starts with a consultation, then a plan built around your dog, your home, and your neighborhood.
Service
Private 1:1 Lessons
Consultation $250Intro six-pack $1,150
A 60-minute consultation, in person or online, then six private lessons over about three months. Returning clients can keep going with a discounted three-pack or six-pack.
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Board and Train
$900–$1,200 per week
From brush-ups while you travel to full behavior modification, with 6 follow-up lessons included.
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E-Collar Off-Leash Training
6-lesson packE-collar included
We build the foundation first, then work toward off-leash reliability where it's allowed.
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Day Training
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I pick your dog up and work with them one-on-one, with text and video updates. Spaces are limited.
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Help for Excelsior Dogs Who Find the World Hard
Loose Leash Walking
A walk you don't have to brace for.
Leash Reactivity
Lunging, barking, and spinning at dogs, people, or traffic.
Dog-to-Dog Aggression
Dogs who can't be near other dogs without it going wrong.
Fear and Anxiety
Dogs who shut down, hide, or panic out in the world.
Puppy Foundations
Getting it right the first time instead of undoing it later.
Obedience That Holds Up Outside
Recall, place, and manners that work past the front door.
Questions
Excelsior Dog Training FAQ
Do you come to the Excelsior?
Yes. Private lessons happen in your home and around your neighborhood, so your dog learns in the real places you live and walk.
How do I get started?
Every new client starts with a 60-minute consultation ($250), then an intro six-pack of lessons ($1,150) over about three months.
Do you use tools like e-collars?
Yes, when they're the right fit for your dog and you. I use rewards and tools, and your dog always learns a tool before it's used anywhere hard.
Do you offer board and train?
Yes. Board and train runs $900–$1,200 per week depending on program length, with 6 follow-up lessons included.
Let's Talk About Your Dog
Tell me what's going on, and we'll figure out the best path forward for you and your dog.
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