Dog Training in Los Ranchitos
Dog Trainer in Los Ranchitos, San Rafael
Private, in-home dog training in Los Ranchitos, San Rafael. 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 Los Ranchitos
Los Ranchitos is a residential neighborhood in north San Rafael. Training happens where your dog lives: your home, your street, and nearby San Rafael parks and open space.
Your Home
Most training starts at home: door manners, greetings, settling, and recall where your dog is most comfortable.
Field of Dogs
San Rafael's fenced dog park across from the Civic Center, for practice around other dogs.
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Preserve
Nearby Marin County open space. Marin County open space rules: dogs stay leashed on trails, and can be off leash on fire roads only under voice control, with a leash on hand.
My services
Dog Training Services in Los Ranchitos
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 Los Ranchitos 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
Los Ranchitos Dog Training FAQ
Do you come to Los Ranchitos?
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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