Dog trainers in San Francisco
10 of the 14 dog trainers in San Francisco are force-free, with 1 balanced and 3 not stating their methods. 13 have a Bark Score, and 4 reach Gold Rated. Top Dog SF scores 4.7 and Sniff and Go: BetteR+ Dog Walks scores 4.6. 4 trainers hold the CPDT-KA credential. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 7 trainers and group classes by 5, while board and train and day school are each offered by 4.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Top Dog SF
group class, private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.7Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeSniff and Go: BetteR+ Dog Walks
day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeArt & Science Dog Training
private 1:1, in-home, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, leash, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeBetter Nature Dog Training
private 1:1, online/virtual. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsBalancedPet Camp San Francisco
board & train. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePrimepaw Dog Training: San Francisco’s BEST!
group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeSF Puppy Prep
day school, group class, private 1:1. Helps with puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeDan Perata Training and Boarding
private 1:1, group class, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePet Camp Ranger Station
board & train. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Pooch Coach
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, aggression, separation anxiety.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Pooch Coach
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, aggression, separation anxiety.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeGolden Gate Dog Sports
group class. Helps with basic obedience, agility, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.1Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated
Stanfur’d k9 – Dog Training
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Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
How many San Francisco dog trainers hold the CPDT-KA?
4 trainers in San Francisco hold the CPDT-KA credential. Credentials make up 25% of the Bark Score, alongside Ethics at 40%, Reputation at 30% and Service breadth at 5%.
Are most dog trainers in San Francisco force-free?
Yes. 10 of the 14 trainers in San Francisco are labelled force-free. 1 is balanced and 3 haven't stated their methods. Every trainer is listed and labelled, and none are hidden.
Is there day school for dogs in San Francisco, California?
4 trainers in San Francisco run day school, and 4 offer board and train. Private 1:1 sessions are the most common format with 7 trainers, and 5 run group classes.