Training

Training sessions are an excellent way to bond with your GSP. Training also helps with the adjustment process after adoption and can catch any concerns before they become behavior problems. Our recommended trainers use only positive reinforcement methods and techniques. For more trainer options, check the Pet Professional Guild's search. If you need help finding a trainer near you, contact us (be sure to include your zip code).

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Commitment to Force Free

NorCal GSP Rescue is committed to a positive-reinforcement, science-based approach to dog training and behavior modification. We believe there is no place for force, fear or pain in dog care. In positive reinforcement training, your dog learns how to get rewards for the right behaviors versus learning how to avoid something bad, such as a shock or pinch. More fun for the dog, and more fun for you! Read more on training without force.

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A Canine Affinity

Trainer: Melissa Dallier
Area: VIRTUAL/PHONE
Phone: (646) 247-7559
Email: melissa@acanineaffinity.com
Website: acanineaffinity.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Separation Anxiety

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A Dog’s Day

Trainer: Pam Behrens
Area: SOUTH BAY
Phone: (408) 826-2372
Email: info@adogsday.net
Website: adogsday.net

Offering:

  • Classes
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners

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All Creatures Matter, LLC

Trainer: Terri McClellan
Area: SOUTH BAY
Phone: (303) 995-0152
Email: terri@acmdogtraining.com
Website: acmdogtraining.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Aggression
  • Fear
  • Basic Manners

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All Stages Pet Care

Trainer: Lisa Stinnett
Area: EAST BAY, NORTH BAY Oakley, CA
Phone: (925) 522-6860
Email: allstagespetcare@gmail.com
Website: www.allstagespetcare.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions
  • Board and Train

Specialties:

  • Aggression
  • Fear
  • Puppy Socialization and Training

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Ann King, Canine Behavior Consultant


Area: SACRAMENTO AREA El Dorado Hills, CA
Phone: 916-221-8833​​​
Email: ann@compliantk9.com
Website: https://www.annkingdogbehavior.com/

Offering:

  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

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Anna the Dog Trainer


Area: SACRAMENTO AREA, VIRTUAL/PHONE Shingle Springs, CA
Phone: (415) 819-9451
Email: anna@annathedogtrainer.com
Website: annathedogtrainer.com

Offering:

  • Classes
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Reactivity
  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners

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Augie and Friends

Trainer: Vicki Hinton
Area: CENTRAL COAST
Phone: (831) 331-1441
Email: AugieAndFriends@me.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Reactivity
  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners

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BAE Dogs

Trainer: Brittany Jacobsen and Emiko Nakagawa
Area: SAN FRANCISCO & PENINSULA, EAST BAY, NORTH BAY, VIRTUAL/PHONE
Website: www.baedogs.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Aggression
  • Fear
  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners
  • Separation Anxiety

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Behavior Matters

Trainer: Tim Steele
Area: VIRTUAL/PHONE
Email: tim@behaviormatters.academy
Website: behaviormatters.academy

Offering:

  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Separation Anxiety

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Blueprints Dog Training

Trainer: Alyssa Vincent, CPDT-KA
Area: SACRAMENTO AREA, VIRTUAL/PHONE Vacaville, CA
Phone: 510-507-3281
Email: blueprintsdogtraining@gmail.com
Website: blueprints-dogtraining.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Basic Manners

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Bravo! Pup

Trainer: Sandi Thompson
Area: EAST BAY, VIRTUAL/PHONE
Phone: (510) 621-3630
Email: info@bravopup.com
Website: bravopup.com

Offering:

  • Classes
  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners

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Bright Lights Dog Training

Trainer: Shelley Leong
Area: SAN FRANCISCO & PENINSULA, VIRTUAL/PHONE San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 706-4401
Email: info@brightlightsdogtraining.com
Website: brightlightsdogtraining.com

Offering:

  • Day Training
  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Basic Manners
  • Separation Anxiety

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California Canine


Area: CENTRAL COAST
Address: 120 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: 831-717-4579
Email: info@californiacanine.us
Website: www.californiacanine.us

Offering:

  • Private Sessions
  • Classes

Specialties:

  • Advanced Manners
  • Agility
  • Basic Manners
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Reactivity
  • Fear

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Canine Centric

Trainer: Lea Orloski
Area: EAST BAY, VIRTUAL/PHONE
Phone: (510) 706-5877
Email: caninecentric@gmail.com
Website: caninecentric.net

Offering:

  • Private Sessions

Specialties:

  • Basic Manners

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Canine Higher Learning

Trainer: Cecilia Sternzon
Area: SOUTH BAY
Phone: (408) 656-4386
Email: dogtopia@earthlink.net
Website: caninehigherlearning.com

Offering:

  • Classes

Specialties:

  • Aggression
  • Puppy Socialization and Training
  • Agility
  • Basic Manners
  • Separation Anxiety

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