Expert Dog Training, Puppy Training & Board and Train in Oakland
Whether you’re looking for Board and Train, puppy training, obedience training, or help with reactivity, barking, leash pulling, or behavior issues, get personalized, personality-based training designed to build a calm, confident, and reliable companion.
Puppy Training & Socialization
Build confidence, good manners, and a strong foundation from the start.
Aggression, Reactivity & Behavior Issues
Address barking, pulling, jumping, fear, and other unwanted behaviors.
Private Lessons, Group Classes
Training options designed around your dog’s needs and your goals.
What Dog Owners Are Saying
Kylie was simply amazing in terms of helping transform our dog Cali after two 4 Week sessions. Our dog went as a puppy and then again at 15 months. Kylie really helped develop a great training atmosphere for our dog and helped us be better dog parents. I would recommend her to anyone if you want to have a more pleasant pet ownership experience.
Kimberly Bari
Highly recommend! Francis is FANTASTIC. I appreciate the fact that he takes a holistic approach to your dog (background, personality type, current issues etc.) His recommendations for training and behavior modification are tailored to fit each dog specifically.
Katherine Arevalo
Francis is great to work with and I highly recommend him!
Over the past few months, my dog and I have been working with Francis and seen drastic improvements. I am a first time dog owner and my dog started to become very distracted and disruptive to our group obedience classes at ODTC. I started supplementing our group classes with Francis. Francis did a great job of evaluating my dog's personality and providing me with modifications on how to work better with my dog and strengthen our bond. We saw improvements after the first and second lessons and it only got better from there! He did a great job of starting with small tweaks so that we consistently saw progress, building my dog and my confidence throughout the training as we tackled more difficult skills.
Chanel B.
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Find The Right Training Program
Board and Train
Our popular Board and Train program ensures that your dog becomes well-behaved and can follow commands on and off leash! Enjoy peace of mind as you go from home to the park, brewery, or hiking trails, knowing that your dog will respond reliably to your commands and explore the world safely and freely.
Best For:
Busy owners who want faster progress and hands-on professional training.
Ideal For:
Obedience, reactivity, off-leash reliability, and behavior challenges.
Group Classes
Our world famous group classes have been educating the people and dogs of the Bay Area for nearly two decades! Classes are fast-paced and fun, and nobody gets left behind. Perfect for tricks, basic obedience, and relationship building.
Best For:
Dogs that need socialization, obedience, confidence, and structured practice.
Ideal For:
Puppies, adolescent dogs, and owners looking for ongoing development.
Private Lessons
Our personalized training approach caters to your dog’s unique personality, whether they require gentle encouragement to boost confidence or firm boundaries to prevent dangerous behavior. All dogs, regardless of age, breed, or temperament, can benefit from our techniques!
Best For:
Owners who want personalized coaching tailored to their dog’s unique personality and goals.
Ideal For:
Behavior issues, obedience, puppy training, and one-on-one guidance.
Meet Francis & Kylie
Dogs have always been at the center of our lives. What began as a passion for understanding canine behavior became a lifelong commitment to helping dogs and their owners build stronger relationships.
For more than two decades, we’ve worked with families throughout the Bay Area, helping dogs become more confident, reliable, and enjoyable companions at home and in the real world. Whether you’re raising a new puppy or working through behavior challenges, our goal is simple: help you and your dog succeed together.
✓ Serving The Bay Area Since 2001
✓ 20+ Years Of Training Experience
✓ Featured By CBS, SFGATE & The San Francisco Chronicle
Is Your Dog Struggling With Any Of These?
Turning Chaos into Calm — Behavior Solutions for Every Dog.
Coming When Called
Does your dog come when called every time, no questions asked? We can help
Barking
Put an end to nuisance barking!
Reactivity
Trouble passing dogs on the sidewalk? Help is a phone call away.
Jumping Up
Let make your hound a perfect gentlepup.
House Manners
You have worked hard to create a beautiful space, let’s put an end to destructive behavior.
Pulling on Leash
Is your dog a drag? Let’s make your dog into a joy to walk.
Off Leash Training
Go anywhere and do anything without the hinderance of the leash!
Socialization
Teach your dog to interact safely and confidently with their environment.
Separation Anxiety
Is your dog too clingy, do you need space? Help him feel more confident when left alone.
Trick Training
Go beyond the basics and have the coolest dog on the block!
Ready to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog?
Whether you're dealing with puppy training, obedience challenges, reactivity, barking, leash pulling, or behavior issues, we'll help you find the right training program for your dog and your goals.
✅ Free Dog Behavior Consultation
✅ In-Person & Online Training Available
✅ Serving Oakland & The East Bay Since 2001