Over 20 years of providing comprehensive, personalized, in-home dog and puppy obedience training that solves behavior problems and delivers real, lasting results.
At A Better Dog Trainer, our dog training program utilizes a systematic yet personalized approach that goes far beyond common treat-training methods. Our training program is built on our four time-tested principles:
The result of our dog and puppy training programs is a dog who is a happy, loving, obedient, well-balanced member of your family.
We proudly serve all San Francisco Bay Area counties, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Solano, Napa, and Sonoma with in-home, personalized dog obedience training.
Just like good parenting, great dog training isn’t about fear or intimidation—or bribing. Dogs naturally seek leadership and structure, so our program teaches your dog to think, follow rules, and respect boundaries so that obedience becomes a natural part of everyday life.
We don’t rely on treat-dependency. We build true understanding and lasting behavior change.
Your dog isn’t a template. Your training shouldn’t be either.
Unlike national franchise programs that follow a scripted system, we create customized dog training plans based on your dog’s temperament, behavior challenges, and your lifestyle. No group classes, no cookie-cutter lessons. Just highly personalized effective training built for you.
By following the methodology of our dog training program you will see results, you will solve behavior problems, and you will have the dog of your dreams.
Our program begins with learning what you want to accomplish, then designing a customized training plan that fits your dog’s age, personality, and challenges.
We believe the best adult dogs start with the best puppy training, so we give you everything you need to build a confident, well-adjusted, obedient young dog.
Grounded in behavior modification and supported by proven dog obedience training methods, our program helps you understand, control, and correct even the most challenging behaviors.
With over 25 years of experience, we work with all dogs, all breeds, and all behavior issues, including:
