Dog Training Services in Venice, CA
Serving Venice and all of Southern California
Simple, structured training designed to create real change you can actually maintain at home.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or dealing with behavior issues, we’ll build a plan that makes sense for you and your dog.
TRAINING THAT ACTUALLY FITS YOUR LIFE
There’s no one program that works for every dog.
Some need more structure. Some need more owner involvement. Some just need consistency and follow-through.
That’s why I offer a few different ways to work together. The goal stays the same across all of them. Clear communication, consistency, and results that hold up outside of training.
-
This is the core of how I work with most dogs.
Training happens during the day while you're at work or busy, so your dog gets the consistency and repetition they actually need. We finish with sessions that hand the training off to you at home, and I'm there for support long after the program ends. This is a finished dog, built to last.
Programs run 4 weeks, Monday through Friday, and are built around real-life exposure — not just controlled sessions. If your dog needs more time, I extend the program at no additional cost. The work is done when the dog is ready, not when the calendar runs out.
What this includes:Daily, structured training
Real-world exposure and behavior work
Go-home session with detailed instruction
Follow-up session about a week later
All Training Tools provided
Pick-up and drop-off options available
Best for:Owners who want a trained dog, not a training project
Owners who don't have the time or experience to do it themselves
Owners who want progress without guessing what to do
This is the most consistent way to build real, lasting results. -
For dogs that need a more focused reset, this is a fully immersive option.
Your dog stays with me and gets consistent daily training in a structured environment. I keep this limited so each dog gets the attention it needs. We finish with a go-home session that hands the training off to you, and I'm there for support long after the program ends.Programs run 4 weeks. If your dog needs more time, I extend the program at no additional cost. The work is done when the dog is ready.
What this includes:Daily, structured training
Real-world exposure and behavior work
Go-home session with detailed instruction
Follow-up session about a week later
All training tools provided
Best for:Dogs with deeper issues that need full immersion
Dogs that aren't making progress at home
Owners traveling or unable to maintain a daily training schedule
This is the deepest reset I offer — built to hold up long after your dog comes home. -
Private lessons done with you and your dog together, usually in your home.
For new puppies and young dogs before problems start. We come to your home and build the foundation — engagement, name response, leash skills, crate training, house manners.
What this includes:One-on-one guidance
In-home sessions
Clear communication and handling skills
Practical, real-life application
Best for:Puppies under 6 months
New rescues settling in
Owners who want to start right rather than fix later.
-
Maintenance Days for Graduates
For graduated Day Training and Board & Train clients only. Your dog joins the working pack to maintain skills and socialize with other trained dogs.
This isn’t free play. It’s a controlled environment that reinforces what your dog already knows.
Good for:Maintaining training
Keeping structure in place
Giving your dog continued consistency
LET’S BUILD A PLAN THAT WORKS
Every dog is different. Start with a consultation and we’ll figure out the right direction for you.