Dog Training Services
Our end goal is that through developing mutual trust and love, you have a confident dog that is fully integrated into your family.
The six goals every DPT dog masters
At DPT we have a short list of goals. Once your dog masters these behaviors, you will have an amazing, well-trained dog:
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We want a dog that is crate trained. Crate training can also eliminate future behavioral issues, highlighted by preventing separation anxiety. It allows you to pattern an effective elimination schedule (that’s a fancy way of saying Step A of potty training) and it gives your dog a place that’s all its own--a crate is not a cage, it’s a den.
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Potty Training (enough said).
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Proper socialization with dogs and people. This is how we instill confidence in all dogs.
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Leash skills (so we can eventually get your dog off-leash). Have you ever known the joy of an off-leash dog?
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Basic commands. There are only three that matter. They may or may not surprise you.
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TRAINING YOU. Time + patience + practice + consistency: It will be your new mantra.
Our Dog Programs
Board and Train Program
Our tailored board and train program is our specialty! Dogs are with us Monday through Friday and return home on the weekends, which allows for balanced training time at the facility and practice time at home. What makes our program unique is that you participate in the success of the program. We’re training you too!
Puppy Training
Nothing evokes the same warm, melting feeling as a tiny new puppy wriggling around in your arms…until you’re cleaning up at every turn, racing to keep them from chewing everything in the house, helplessly watching your rugs and shoes be destroyed and cringing as they howl uncontrollably when you leave the room or your house. You’re tired and frustrated that your pup doesn’t ‘get it’ no matter what you try to do. We can help!
Private Dog Training Lessons
Private lessons are designed to address a specific issue and are sold in a package of two. One-on-one training is not designed for comprehensive behavior modification. We’re not going to be able to address aggression, separation anxiety, or other intense behavior issues in a session or two.
The Box: Motion-based dog training system
Dan discovered many years ago, that when a dog is walking or running, they cannot respond to a stimulus that would trigger a behavioral response. Dogs must stop moving to react! This is a fun, engaging enriched experience that gets remarkable results and translates to one of our core principles; confidence for both the dog and owner.
Boarding and Daycare
The first thing to know is we are the ONLY training-based boarding and daycare program in the Bay area. this means everything we do is focused on good behavior and every interaction is closely supervised by staff and is training-based. And bonus! Even if your pup is not currently enrolled in our camp program we’re still working on all of the commands, good manners, great walking habits, and proper socialization that makes a good dog a great dog.