Good Dawg Training LLC
Private dog training. Group dog training. Puppy training. Santa Rosa, CA
Flexible training and goal-based enrichment for your dog to thrive.
Good Dawg Training now has a home!
Welcome to Good Dawg Training! We are dedicated to effective, kind, practical, flexible, and unique group dog training, private dog training, and enrichment activities to help you and your dog bond and live your best lives together.
Contact us today to answer your training challenges.
Services
Group Puppy Training
Group & Private Start Right Training
Group & Private Start Right Training
- Puppy Start Right
- Puppy Yappy Hour
- Teen Yappy Hour
Group & Private Start Right Training
Group & Private Start Right Training
Group & Private Start Right Training
- Start Right Level 1
- Start Right Advanced
Take Your Pick - Private
Group & Private Start Right Training
Take Your Pick - Private
- Bath time Bliss
- Carefree Car Rides
- Drink & Dry
- Rocket Recalls
- Table Tactics
- Tricky Training
- Vacuum Victory
- Wonderful Walks
Private Active Courses
Private Active Courses
Take Your Pick - Private
- Dog Sport Basics
- Movement Puzzles
- Nose Navigation
Private Care Courses
Private Active Courses
Private Care Courses
- Low stress handling
- Muzzle Mastery
Experiences
Private Active Courses
Private Care Courses
- Sensory Sniffari
- Solo Quest
- Dogters Office Drop-In
- Doggy Drop Off
- Wagging Workstation
Shopping
Shop our range of training & enrichment products
Please visit our store to explore enriching products to satisfy your dog's innate instincts. From engaging toys for chasing and tugging to stimulating puzzles for problem-solving. You’ll also find items that encourage digging, licking, chewing, and sniffing, allowing your pet to engage in their natural behaviors. While you’re here, take a moment to admire our collection of unique South African artwork for sale, adding a touch of culture and creativity to your visit.
Good Dawg Trainings' Philosophy
Science-based
Reinforcement-based training allows your dog to think and develop power and choice. We mainly use shaping to train behaviors step-by-step. This sets them up for success and forms a strong foundation.
Kind and ethical
I love animals and couldn’t imagine using dominance, pain, fear, and avoidance in dog training and puppy training. The use of force is unnecessary. We focus on building a strong relationship between you and your dog based on trust, consistency, and understanding of their motivation. 25 years of marine mammal training taught me that patience, consistency, kindness, and reinforcement are the keys to successful long-term results.
Supportive
Every dog and situation is unique. Most of our services can be provided in group sessions or privately at our training facility. During private training sessions, we can adjust the pace to be slower or faster than in group sessions.
Client-friendly
My explanations and reasoning are simple to understand. You will have access to written step-by-step lessons to refer to after each training session.
Winner of Neighborhood Faves '23 & '24
What is Enrichment?
Your dog's well-being relies on outlets to express natural behaviors. Join owner and trainer Colette Edwards for a workshop focused on effective environmental enrichment for dogs.