Dog trainers in Santa Maria
Alliance Dog Training has the highest Bark Score of the 3 dog trainers listed in Santa Maria, at 4.5, in the Gold Rated tier. Petco Dog Training Santa Maria California follows at 4.2, Silver Rated. Both train force-free, and the third trainer is labelled E-collar-centric. All 3 offer private 1:1 sessions and help with basic obedience, puppies, recall and leash walking. 2 run group classes and 2 help with aggression and reactivity. 1 trainer lists the KPA-CTP credential.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Alliance Dog Training
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training Santa Maria California
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeDognpooch.com
board & train, group class, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, aggression, reactivity, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.7Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centric
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Questions people ask
Which dog trainers in Santa Maria train force-free?
2 of the 3 trainers in Santa Maria are labelled force-free: Alliance Dog Training, with a Bark Score of 4.5, and Petco Dog Training Santa Maria California, with 4.2. The third is labelled E-collar-centric.
Can Santa Maria, California trainers help with a reactive dog?
Yes. 2 of the 3 trainers listed in Santa Maria help with reactivity, and 2 help with aggression. All 3 offer private 1:1 sessions.
Do any Santa Maria dog trainers hold credentials?
Yes. 1 trainer in Santa Maria lists the KPA-CTP credential. Credentials make up 25% of the Bark Score, alongside Reputation, Ethics and Service breadth.