Our Services
Our Services
At Man’s Best Friend Dog Training, we offer a variety of services designed to meet the needs of every dog and their owner. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive training programs or just a little extra help, our team is here to guide you and your furry friend every step of the way. Explore our services below and find the perfect fit for your canine companion.
Board and Train
Our Board and Train programs are the most comprehensive training options we offer, ideal for both puppies and adult dogs. When you enroll your dog in one of our Board and Train programs, they’ll stay with us for an immersive training experience, learning everything they need to know to be a well-behaved member of the family.
What’s Included:
- Commands: Heel, Sit, Sit-Stay, Down, Down-Stay, Come When Called, Kennel, and ‘Place.’
- Environment: Your dog will live with their trainer, receiving constant attention and practice in a home-like setting.
- Follow-Up: After the program, we offer private lessons to ensure you’re effectively communicating with your dog and reinforcing their new skills.
Who It’s For:
Perfect for families who need help establishing a stable foundation for their dog’s behavior. Whether your dog is just starting their training journey or needs a behavioral reset, this program provides the structure and consistency needed for lasting results.
Private Lessons
Our Private Lessons are designed for adult dogs that already have a solid training foundation but need a bit of fine-tuning. We understand that life can get busy, and sometimes our dogs need a refresher on the skills they’ve already learned.
What’s Included:
- Personalized Sessions: Tailored to your dog’s specific needs, focusing on reinforcing existing commands and behaviors.
- Flexibility: We work around your schedule to make sure you get the most out of each session.
- Support: Ongoing advice and support to help you maintain your dog’s training at home.
Who It’s For:
Ideal for dog owners who want to polish their dog’s skills or address specific behavioral issues. If your dog used to respond perfectly but has become a little rusty, our private lessons can help get them back on track.
Basic Obedience Program
Our Basic Obedience Program is a combination of our Board and Train and Private Lessons. This program is designed to create a strong foundation of training for your dog, making it the most effective and efficient way to achieve lasting results.
What’s Included:
- 3-Week Board and Train: Your dog will stay with us and learn all their basic commands, including sit, automatic sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, heel, kennel, place, and recall.
- Private Lessons: 2-4 follow-up private lessons to ensure you’re able to continue reinforcing the training at home.
- Field Trips: We take your dog on numerous field trips around the county, ensuring they learn to follow commands in various environments with plenty of distractions.
Who It’s For:
This program is ideal for most dogs, providing a solid training foundation that ensures obedience in a variety of settings.
Puppy Program
The Puppy Program is designed specifically for puppies aged 5-9 months, offering a combination of board and train along with private lessons. We focus on building a foundation for future training, introducing important commands, and teaching your puppy how to learn.
What’s Included:
- 1-Week Board and Train: Your puppy will stay with us, where we’ll introduce them to the basics of behavior markers, correction, loose leash walking, sit command, and kennel command.
- Private Lesson: Follow-up private lesson to ensure you’re able to continue your puppy’s training at home.
- Fun Environment: We make sure your puppy has a fun, positive experience, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of good behavior.
Who It’s For:
Perfect for young puppies who are just starting their training journey. This program is designed to build a strong foundation that will support future training efforts.
Boarding Information
Regular boarding is available at $61 per night, offering a comfortable, home-like setting for your dog. We’re not a high-volume kennel, so your dog will receive personalized attention and plenty of supervised playtime.
Add-Ons:
- Individual Walks: $20/45 min walk (in addition to group play).
- Individual Playtime: $20/45 min (ball, frisbee, or other owner-specified activities).
- Baths: $35 for dogs under 45 lbs, $60 for dogs over 45 lbs (complimentary if boarding for 4 or more nights).
- Additional Services: $10 per day for extra feedings, medication administration, or special meal preparation.
Requirements:
All dogs must be up to date on their Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.
Shuttle Service
For our long-distance clients, we offer a convenient shuttle service to and from the San Francisco/Oakland area. This service is available by reservation only and must be booked at least 7 days in advance.
Note:
Our shuttle service is currently on hold. We recommend checking back for updates or contacting us directly for more information.
