Dog Training in San Rafael
Dog Trainer in San Rafael, CA
Private, in-home dog training in San Rafael and its neighborhoods. 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 San Rafael
San Rafael is Marin's biggest city, from the busy downtown on Fourth Street to quiet neighborhoods tucked into the hills. Training happens where your dog lives: downtown sidewalks, neighborhood streets, and the open space trails above town.
Field of Dogs
A large fenced dog park across the street from the Marin County Civic Center, with a separate area for small or timid dogs.
Downtown Fourth Street
Shops, restaurants and sidewalk traffic near the SMART train. Real-world practice for calm on leash.
Marin County Open Space
Preserves like Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow and Santa Venetia Marsh welcome dogs. 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 San Rafael
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 San Rafael 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
San Rafael Dog Training FAQ
Do you come to San Rafael?
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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