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A Better Dog Trainer

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About
We offer comprehensive in-home dog training programs throughout the Bay Area. This one-on-one training includes obedience training and problem solving customized to fit you, your dog and your goals. Our goal is to put your dog in the top 5% of dogs out there; meaning, that by the end of our 5-month training program, your dog will be doing things that 95% of people can not get their dog to do.
Overview

Hired 98 times

4 similar jobs done near you

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2 employees

22 years in business

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2016

Services offered

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Doesn’t offer: Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Andrea M.

Nov 12, 2025

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John is great and vivacious trainer who genuinely loves my dog and I have had great results. More over, it’s fun working with him!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • My home, venue, etc.

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Katy K.

Jul 29, 2016

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He came to Napa and did a combined dog training lesson with my sister and I. He was very good with the dogs and got her crazy 6 month old puppy to learn to lay down within minute. I will be recommending him to anyone looking for a dog trainer.
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Javier C.

Dec 7, 2015

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We requested information about an in house trainer for our new dog and within minutes we received a qualified response. We are very Happy
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Mark U.

Jan 19, 2016

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Laurence T.

May 28, 2016

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Great first day experience. John was thorough, knowledgeable and took the time to talk to us and explain everything. Good teacher :) Glad we decided to get a trainer that is caring and will help us with our dogs.
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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Our program is 5 lessons and spans 5 months. We do work nights and weekends but because everyone wants to book at this time, we offer discounts for appointments made during the day, during the week.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    We work with clients one on one in their home, neighborhood and where ever they want to take the dog. We do discuss and educate clients on dog behavior, dog psychology and how to build the best relationship with your dog, but the one on one hands on coaching is the key to our success in achieving our clients' goals.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    We have trained literally hundreds of dogs of every breed, every age and every problem or issue. We've worked with sweet puppies that grew up into outstanding dogs and aggressive dogs who want to chew our arm off. No matter what your dog is doing, we have seen it all and are confident we can help.

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