Private dog training Group puppy training
Reinforcement-based training - No force or fear
Good Dawg Training & Enrichment Center
This unique training center in Santa Rosa provides practical, real-life, supportive dog training for your day-to-day needs.
- Affordable and flexible private training schedule
- Customized training for your goals
- Group puppy classes
- Curated socializing opportunities
- Sniffari adventures to build confidence
- Ongoing support
Training & Experiences
Puppy Training
Private Flexible Training Electives
Private Start Right Training
- Puppy Start Right
- Puppy Yappy Hour
- Teen Yappy Hour
- Puppy Sniffari
Private Start Right Training
Private Flexible Training Electives
Private Start Right Training
- Start Right Level 1
- Start Right Advanced
Private Flexible Training Electives
Private Flexible Training Electives
Private Flexible Training Electives
- Bath time Bliss
- Carefree Car Rides
- Drink & Dry
- Rocket Recalls
- Table Tactics
- Tricky Training
- Vacuum Victory
- Wonderful Walks
- Movement Puzzles
Private Care Courses
Private Care Courses
Private Flexible Training Electives
- Muzzle Mastery
- Dogters' Office Intro
- Dogters'Office Drop-In
Experiences
Private Care Courses
Experiences
- Doggy Drop Off
- Sniffari
- Desensitization Visit
- Wagging Workstation
My Training Philosophy
Reinforcement-based training
This type of training empowers your dog by offering them choices, which builds their confidence. This method encourages independent thinking, helping them understand the small steps needed to achieve more complex behaviors.
Kind and ethical, no force is needed
I love animals and couldn’t imagine using dominance, pain, fear, force, and avoidance techniques. The use of force and punishment tools is unnecessary, has been debunked, and is outdated.
Client-friendly
Every dog and situation is unique, so "cookie-cutter" classes elsewhere don't address your individual training needs. Your dog is always learning, whether from you or its environment. Training is a marathon, not a sprint. I tailor-make training for your needs at your pace.
Supportive
My explanations and reasoning are easy to follow. You will have access to written step-by-step lessons to refer to after each training session.
Pet relief area
We understand that potty accidents can occur. If your older dog tends to mark their territory, we kindly ask you to bring a belly band or male wrap for them to wear while at Good Dawg Training. You can find both reusable and disposable options at most pet supply stores and online. Additionally, we have an outdoor relief area for pets located to the left of our main entrance. Thank you.
Winner of Neighborhood Faves '23 & '24
Free Assessment
Unsure about what your dog needs? Come in for an assessment for $40. This fee is waived when you sign up for 4 x 1 hour private training sessions. Please contact us for more info 7078923210