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About
Hello, my name is Eric. I’ve been training dogs professionally for more than 25 years. I have worked with thousands of dogs, all ages and breeds, and offer private lessons all around the Bay Area. I specialize in leash reactivity and aggressive behavior modification, and offer assistance with all manner of problem solving and basic obedience.
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Overview
Hired 70 times
Serves Martinez, CA
Background checked
1 employee
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 6:00 pmMon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and PayPal.
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2024
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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John V.
May 12, 2026
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Great person and dogtrainer. Our dogs love him and he’s very good at training us as well. Super kind and patient with our special needs dogs and they always look forward to our sessions together.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Lisa R.
Apr 8, 2026
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So glad we called Eric- excellent training for both our pup and us! Very positive and encouraging- definitely knows what he's doing and we will continue to ask for his help. Highly recommend!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.
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Bubbles D.
Oct 29, 2025
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Excellent trainer, very knowledgeable with working breeds and saw great improvement between our rescue dog and his foster
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.
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Austin S.
Oct 19, 2024
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Eric is a phenomenal teacher. He met with us & our 9 week old Bernedoodle & what he could fit into a one hour session was incredible. He is a wealth of knowledge & I am so happy we found him on here. We noticed great behavior changes in our dog after our one hour session so now he will be teaching our puppy frequently. I highly recommend Eric to anyone with a puppy because not only did he teach our pup many things, he answered our many questions in great detail & left us feeling at ease during this very new to our family, puppy process. 10/10 would recommend.
Details: Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.
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Santhiya P.
Aug 22, 2024
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Eric is a very patient and kind trainer. My dog loved him and responded to him very fast. Learnt a lot in one hour session. Looking forward to work with him.🐾🐾
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Eric Hughes
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We begin with a free phone consultation, which can often times resolve many issues. Private lessons are $180.00 per lesson if you choose to move forward, each lesson lasting up to one hour. In most circumstances I recommend weekly lessons, so that progress can be accurately measured and any backslide quickly addressed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We begin with a free phone consultation, to establish your training goals and determine the appropriate course of action. There are many cases where this resolves all issues and no follow-up is necessary, for example with basic housebreaking or minor routine adjustments. Issues such as reactivity and loose leash walking, for example, generally require weekly follow-up lessons to ensure that all details are in place. Time until completion varies greatly depending on goals and circumstance, but the primary factor will be your consistency and repetition between lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
