Introduction: Dream Dogz specializes in behavior modification, obedience (basic, advanced, off-leash), service dog training, puppy foundational training/development, and competition skills development (agility, obedience, IPO, Schutzhund) for dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds throughout the SF Bay Area. Our system is extremely robust, produces immediate results, and transforms unruly pups into bombproof companions who get to go anywhere and everywhere with their owners!
We work with dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds, and we will take any dog with any problem, including (but not limited to) dog-dog aggression, dog-human aggression, severe separation anxiety, resource guarding, fearfulness, etc. Our services are available in multiple formats including private training lessons (in-person), board & train, and virtual/remote training lessons. We are also happy to work with you to build a bespoke, customized training solution to help you reach your goals and desired training outcomes in the most targeted, direct, and economical manner possible.
Contact us to discuss your training goals and schedule a complimentary consultation. We look forward to speaking with you.
Nick Ghattas
Dream Dogz LLC
List of some of the most common training issues we get called for:
- loose leash walking, proper heel (on-leash and off-leash)
- separation anxiety
- resource guarding
- human aggression, dog aggression
- leash reactivity, barrier frustration, front door reactivity, car window reactivity
- fear, anxiety, nervousness, etc
- counterconditioning to different sights, sounds, surfaces, people, objects, animals)
- confidence-building exercises
- true off-leash obedience (100% recall, heel without leash, stay in place for many hours)
- clicker training, marker training, reward-based motivational training
- eliminating weird phobias (cars, water, stairs, escalators, elevators)
- teaching dogs to love the vacuum cleaner, fireworks, and other loud noises
- impulse control and good decision-making capabilities
- teaching dogs to be calm on command (creating an "on-and-off" switch)
- eliminate unwanted behaviors (e.g. digging, barking, counter-surfing)
- puppy foundational training
- basic, advanced, and off-leash obedience in high-distraction environments
- "real world" dog training in busy, distracting, everyday life scenarios
- socialization to other dogs, humans, surfaces, sounds, etc
- front door reactivity, overexcitement, and guarding
- 100% recall (dog comes back when called, 100% of the time, no questions asked)
- crate training and potty training
- navigating the "perils of puppyhood" (nipping, jumping, overexcitement)
- stop dog from jumping on visitors and guests
- eliminating unusual fixations/obsessions with things such as shadows, shoes, etc
- teaching owners how to play with their dogs in a structured format
- muzzle conditioning
- preparing dogs for flights, going through airport security, and other travel
- pack walks and structured walks
- submissive urination, excitement urination, marking inside the home
- destructive chewing and other dangerous bad habits
- teaching dog to live in harmony and peace with cats, children, chickens, etc
- managing the home environment and teaching dog to be self-sufficient
- elementary protection training principles (bite work, drop on command)
- teaching dog to bark on command at an object, person, or other dog
- personality assessments and temperament testing
