Dog trainers in Walnut Creek
Force-free training is common in Walnut Creek: 3 of the 5 trainers listed here are labelled Force-free, and the other 2 don't state their methods. 4 have a Bark Score, and 2 of those are Gold Rated. Joybound Training and Cooperative Care Training and Behavior Service both score 4.5. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 4 trainers, and 3 help with reactivity.
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Cooperative Care Training and Behavior Service
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Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeJoybound Training
Our skilled instructors teach people and their pets, from beginners to experts.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeGary Maria Professional Dog Training
2025 Winner of Best Dog Trainer of Pleasant Hill California 2025 Best Dog Trainer of Pleasant Hill California Certificate Best Dog Trainer Bay Area, Livermore, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek Awards Winner of Best Bay Area Dog Trainer Award for Four Years About these Awards Gary Maria Professional Dog Training has been selected four years in a row as Best Dog Trainer for the Bay Area, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Livermore.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeFlexible Pet Solutions
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
Which dog trainers in Walnut Creek train force-free?
3 of the 5 trainers in Walnut Creek are labelled Force-free, including Joybound Training and Cooperative Care Training and Behavior Service, both with a Bark Score of 4.5, and Gary Maria Professional Dog Training at 4.0.
Are there Walnut Creek, California trainers who help with reactive dogs?
Yes. 3 trainers in Walnut Creek list reactivity among the things they help with, and 2 list aggression. All 4 of the most common areas, basic obedience, leash skills, puppies and recall, are covered by 4 trainers each.
What credentials do Walnut Creek dog trainers hold?
Among the trainers here, 1 holds the CPDT-KA and 1 holds the KPA-CTP. Credentials make up 25% of the Bark Score, alongside Ethics at 40%, Reputation at 30% and Service breadth at 5%.