S B Humane Training Center

Certified

1517 Stowell Center Plaza, Santa Maria, California 93454

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersLeash Skills & Walking

1517 Stowell Center Plaza, Santa Maria, California 93454

Overview

FormatTraining center in the Stowell Center Plaza, Santa Maria

Training methodPositive reinforcement

About S B Humane Training Center

What they offer

The Santa Maria Dog Training Center is Santa Barbara Humane's North County training location, next door to Planet Fitness in the Stowell Center Plaza. The behavior team uses modern, humane, reward-based methods without choke, shock or pinch collars.

Classes

Classes offered only at the Santa Maria center include Walking with Connection, a three-session leash manners mini course, and six-week classes for Husky-type and Shepherd-type dogs that address common traits of those breeds. Trick dog and introductory rally classes are announced for the center.

Help and support

The Santa Maria locations offer free behavior advice, and donor-supported financial assistance may be available for classes.

What they can help with

Leash manners

Loose-leash walking: a dog that walks calmly beside you without pulling.

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Group classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Behavior modification ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Certifications & verification

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CPDT-KA

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Confirmed in the CCPDT public registry.

Certified · CCPDT view entry ↗

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