Agility · Online/Virtual · Positive Reinforcement · San Luis Obispo

Gentle Touch Pet Training

Gentle Touch Pet Training was established in 1999 and has served the Central Coast for more than 20 years from San Luis Obispo, California. It trains using force-free methods and offers every format from in-home lessons and private sessions to group classes, board and train and online. The work covers puppy training, basic obedience, recall, leash manners, agility, scent and nosework and therapy dog preparation, and helps with reactivity and fear based issues.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.2 / 5
Reputation: 4.3
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 4.3
Training methods: Force-free

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Gentle Touch Pet Training’s reputation score is 4.3 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 74% of the trainers we list.

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How is Gentle Touch Pet Training rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.3; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 4.3; 5 ways to train (in-home, private 1:1, group class, board & train, online/virtual), and help with 9 kinds of problem.

How does Gentle Touch Pet Training compare with other San Luis Obispo dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in San Luis Obispo.

Number 2 of 2 scored trainers in San Luis Obispo by Bark Score.
One of 2 force-free trainers listed in San Luis Obispo.
Offers private 1:1, like 1 other trainer in San Luis Obispo.
Offers in-home, like 1 other trainer in San Luis Obispo.
Offers group class, like 1 other trainer in San Luis Obispo.
The only trainer in San Luis Obispo listing online/virtual.
Offers board & train, like 1 other trainer in San Luis Obispo.
Overall Bark Score higher than 85% of the trainers we list.

What to ask Gentle Touch Pet Training before you book

What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
What training or qualifications do you have?
If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Gentle Touch Pet Training

Helps with: Puppy, reactivity, agility, basic obedience, scent/nosework, recall, leash, therapy dog, fear based issues
How they train: In-home, private 1:1, group class, board & train, online/virtual
Established: 1999
Service area: the Central Coast for more than 20 years
Good to know: Established 1999
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 8am–5pm
Address: 173 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Phone: +1 805-481-1490

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Board & TrainIntensive training program where your dog stays at the facility

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

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