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Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Thousand Hills Pet Resort in San Luis Obispo, California, sits near Highway 101 and the San Luis Obispo regional airport. It offers force-free training in five formats: board and train, group classes, in-home lessons, private sessions and day school. Beyond puppy training, basic obedience, recall and leash manners, it covers agility, scent and nosework and therapy dog preparation, and helps with reactivity and aggression.

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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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Thousand Hills Pet Resort’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 75% of the trainers we list.

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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 (board & train, group class, in-home, private 1:1, day school), and help with 9 kinds of problem.

How does Thousand Hills Pet Resort compare with other San Luis Obispo dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in San Luis Obispo.

Highest 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.
Offers board & train, like 1 other trainer in San Luis Obispo.
The only trainer in San Luis Obispo listing day school.
Overall Bark Score higher than 86% of the trainers we list.

What to ask Thousand Hills Pet Resort 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?
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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 Thousand Hills Pet Resort

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, agility, recall, leash, scent/nosework, therapy dog, reactivity, aggression
How they train: Board & train, group class, in-home, private 1:1, day school
Service area: San Luis Obispo, California & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pmSat–Sun 8am–5pm
Address: 173 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Phone: +1 805-596-0112

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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