Dog Training in San Francisco
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Popular San Francisco dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Thank you Christine for training our English Bulldog puppy. The moment you came in you were instantly able to find the right approach with him. By the end of the first session he was no longer pulling his leash anymore. Looking forward to continuing to work with you.”
“We can’t recommend Michael highly enough. He’s incredibly attentive, goes above and beyond, and it’s obvious he genuinely cares about our dog’s success. It’s clear he’s thinking about our training even when he’s not with us, and we always feel comfortable reaching out with questions because he’s so responsive and supportive. His approach is calm, thoughtful, and easy to follow, and we’ve seen such great progress because of it. If you’re looking for someone who is truly invested in you and your dog, Michael is the one. He’s helped us with our brand new puppy as well as our reactive adult dog.”
“We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Madeline for the past two months as our puppy trainer for our Cavapoo, Ginger. Simply put, Madeline has been incredible. When we started, Ginger was quite anxious, she was scared of new environments, unfamiliar sounds, and other dogs. We were also pretty unsure of how to help her build confidence. Madeline changed all of that. She not only transformed Ginger’s confidence, but she also gave us the tools and the confidence we needed as pet parents. She’s been warm, supportive, and always there to check in. She’d text us regularly with tips, recommendations, and encouragement, which made a world of difference. Thanks to Madeline, Ginger now feels safe and happy both with us and out in the world. We’ve seen huge improvements in her leash walking, her basic commands, her potty training, and just her overall comfort level. Ginger absolutely adores her, and we do too. We’re excited to keep working with Madeline and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and incredibly effective puppy trainer. Thanks, Madeline, for everything you’ve done for our little family!”
“Athena has been so dedicated to understanding the behaviors and dynamics of our 2 dogs, and we are so grateful she took us on. We are already seeing improvements in our pups (less leash pulling, reactivity, more attentiveness, calm, and focus), and look forward to future sessions with her.”
“Highly recommend Maxine! She showed up early, was very accommodating with my leash-training concerns for Daisy, and explained everything clearly. Her calm, patient, and kind approach made the whole session feel easy and encouraging.”
“Isaac is very calm, knowledgeable and patient. He gets Stella right away and listens to our needs and goal plus plab the sessions to help achieving my needs for Stella!!! I agreed to rebook the first session right after the consultation:)🐶”
“Our dog requires special handling as a reactive dog and a personality that needs a firm and loving handler. Laura helped reinforce the 'heel' training in addition to managing our dog's high energy needs. Laura is also excellent with managing reactivity in our dog to specific objects which is where the training along with the rest of the basic commands needs to be on point. Laura's ability to care for a high energy, reactive dog and provide a structured yet loving home is par excellence. Highly recommend!”
“It's clear that Ohr is a gifted handler and care provider for dogs. She met my exceedingly traumatized, anxious 8-year old pup yesterday and approached him with patience and skill. Ohr provided sound strategies and took her time getting to know my pup. Feeling grateful for the introduction and hopeful for where this might lead!”
“Before working with Perry, taking Nico for a walk felt like preparing for battle. He was so reactive to other dogs that I’d stopped leaving the house during daylight hours. Perry didn't just give us 'tricks'; he helped us understand why Nico was afraid. Today, we passed three dogs on the sidewalk without a single bark. For the first time in two years, I’m not stressed, and Nico is finally relaxed in his own skin. I feel like I have my life back.”
“Chiara was a great trainer, immediately engaged with our dog, gave us so many tips on how to improve the things we wanted to address, and she was amazing. I really recommend her.”
“We had a wonderful experience working with Stephanie as our dog trainer. Our adopted pitbull mix is very anxious and especially terrified of street noises, which made even short walks feel overwhelming. Stephanie approached him with so much patience and understanding, always meeting him where he was rather than pushing too hard. She showed us how to use positive reinforcement in a way that actually built Wallaby’s confidence, not just managed his fear. Her guidance made a noticeable difference in how we handle walks and stressful situations.”
“Joanne was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and displayed so much confidence in working with my dog. She offered so many tips even in the initial consultation. I would definitely continue to book training sessions with her to better refine my skills in training!”
“Angelina was on time for our consultation. She listened, observed & was very attentive during the session with my rescue dog. I'm looking forward to getting a plan for next steps.”
“Shannon was super helpful during our initial consultation for training. She took time to understand our goals and current state before jumping into solutions, and made sure to share a write up of everything we discussed. Thank you, Shannon! Looking forward to our next session”
“This was the first time I ever worked with a dog trainer and Mohammed made us immediately feel at ease. It was just as much a training for me as it was for my dog and he helped us navigate scenarios that I would have never have felt comfortable doing without someone like him! He quickly demonstrated how to correct our leash reactive dog and showed us how, with consistency, we can get over this obstacle that had given me so much anxiety in the past. I’ve learned so much and am hopeful I can implement the learnings and make progress with my dog!”
“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Nima work with dogs, and it’s clear he has a natural gift for understanding and connecting with them. His calm, patient energy puts even the most anxious dogs at ease, and his use of positive reinforcement makes training both effective and enjoyable. Nima takes the time to tailor his approach to each dog’s personality and helps pet parents feel confident and supported throughout the process. His passion for helping dogs and their people build strong, lasting bonds truly sets him apart. Any pup would be lucky to learn from him!”
“AC's talent for working with dogs is rooted in his observational skills giving him an ability to continuously adapt and a knack for critical assessment. AC has risen to the challenge of working with my reactive GSD with a sense of caring that is incredibly refreshing and exactly what my sensitive dog needs! In addition to having a natural talent for understanding dogs, AC's excitement and passion for both dog training and dog cognition makes him an excellent trainer and caregiver. If you want someone who cares about dogs as much as you care about yours, AC is a great fit!”
How dog training on Rover works
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in San Francisco.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find San Francisco dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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