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Dog Trainers in Berkeley, CA

By the GetDogSchool Editorial Team
Dog trainers in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley is a city in northern Alameda County on the east shore of San Francisco Bay, between Oakland and Albany, with Interstate 80 along its waterfront. Five independent dog training businesses are based in Berkeley, and the Oakland page lists many more across the inner East Bay. They include a humane society training program, a puppy class school's flagship venue, a group class company, a trainer offering behavior modification and an in-home trainer who serves North Berkeley and nearby towns. Most describe positive reinforcement methods, so ask each how they work with your dog.

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Top-Rated Dog Trainers in Berkeley

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All Dog Trainers in Berkeley, CA (5)

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Dog Training Schools & Classes in Berkeley

Looking for a dog training school or group obedience classes in Berkeley? Several local trainers run weekly group classes — an affordable, structured way to cover socialization and basic obedience. Browse every dog school and trainer in Berkeley by specialty, reviews and price.

Puppy Training in Berkeley

Puppy training in Berkeley is offered by a humane society's puppy start-up class, an age-grouped puppy class school at Live Oak Park, a group class company and an in-home trainer's puppy package. Ask about vaccination rules and class size. Comparing two or three options before you book makes the choice easier.

Dog Obedience Classes in Berkeley

Obedience classes in Berkeley include a humane society's small classes and Rally courses, a group class company's beginner to advanced classes, and basic and advanced obedience from a private trainer. Ask which level fits your dog before enrolling. Comparing two or three options before you book makes the choice easier.

Aggressive Dog Training in Berkeley

For reactive or aggressive dogs, Berkeley has a trainer offering behavior modification for aggression, fear and reactivity, a specialty leash reactivity class and an in-home trainer's behavior challenges package. Mention any bite history when you first get in touch. Comparing two or three options before you book makes the choice easier.

In-Home Dog Training in Berkeley

One Berkeley trainer comes to clients' homes in Berkeley, North Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and Kensington for puppy, manners and behavior work. Ask about the service area, session length and the practice expected between visits. Comparing two or three options before you book makes the choice easier.

Other Training Types — Nearest Oakland Specialists

No Berkeley-based trainer currently specializes in off-leash dog training, protection & k9 training. For those needs, Berkeley dog owners typically head into the Oakland metro — nearest options: Oakland dog trainers.

Dog training in Berkeley

Berkeley is strong on group classes. Berkeley's humane society runs its training program from a training center on Ninth Street, with puppy start-up classes, Rally courses, workshops and private consultations. A long-running puppy class school holds its flagship classes at Live Oak Park on Shattuck Avenue, in five-session courses grouped by age. A group class company that has taught since 2008 runs puppy and adult classes and specialty classes for leash reactivity, shyness and recall, including at a venue on The Alameda.For private work, a trainer on Thousand Oaks Boulevard offers puppy training, basic and advanced obedience with positive reinforcement, and behavior modification for aggression, fear, anxiety and reactivity. An in-home trainer serving Berkeley, North Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and Kensington offers puppy, manners and behavior challenge packages.If you want a class, Berkeley has several to choose from; if your dog needs individual help, ask the private trainers how they assess dogs and what support continues between sessions.If you are unsure where to start, a short call to two or three of these trainers, with a clear description of your dog's age, history and the problems you want to solve, usually makes the right choice obvious. Many offer a first consultation by phone.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a puppy class in Berkeley, California?

Berkeley's humane society runs a puppy start-up class in its training center, a puppy class school holds age-grouped courses at Live Oak Park, and a group class company runs puppy classes in North Berkeley. Check vaccination rules and the age range for each class.

Is there help for a reactive dog in Berkeley?

Yes. A group class company runs a specialty class for leash reactivity, a trainer on Thousand Oaks Boulevard offers behavior modification for reactivity and aggression, and an in-home trainer has a package for dogs that bark or lunge on walks. Ask which format suits your dog.

Can a trainer come to my home in Berkeley?

Yes. One Berkeley trainer comes to clients in Berkeley, North Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and Kensington with puppy, manners and behavior packages. Confirm your address is in the service area and ask how many sessions a typical package includes. It also helps to ask how the first session works and what you should bring.

Does Berkeley have classes beyond basic obedience?

Yes. Berkeley's humane society runs Rally courses that tighten heel and recall, plus workshops, and a group class company offers specialty classes for recall and shyness. Ask whether your dog should finish a beginner class first. It also helps to ask how the first session works and what you should bring.

See more Oakland-area trainers

Browsing the wider Oakland metro, or want every nearby option? You can also filter the full directory by Berkeley.

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