Dog Training in San Luis Obispo, CA

At Dogn Pooch our goal is to provide training for the family dog. Whether you have a brand new puppy or an older dog, training them to follow the rules is key to having a stress-free household. Our balanced training approach will give you the dog you’ve always wanted. Our dog training in San Luis Obispo County is the best you will experience.

We specialize in off-leash obedience training. We’ll work with your dog to solve problems such as jumping, excessive barking, leash pulling when walking, food aggression, and dog aggression. We teach your dog the basic commands including Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave it, and Place. In a short time, your dog will become the dog you’ve always dreamed of!

All Levels of Dog Training

DognPooch can help your dog no matter his current level of training. We use tools and methods that achieve results fast. No more training processes that take months to sink in. Just simple, effective training to help you enjoy your relationship with your family dog.

We do not offer typical training classes. Our specialty is our Board & Train Programs, but we also offer one-on-one consultations. Either of these options can help you address common training methods or concerns including:

E-Collar Training
Leash Training
Prong Collar Training
Puppy Training
Dog Rehabilitation
Crate Training
Dog Behavior Modification
Dog Reactivity
And we can often address many other topics!

Whether you struggle to teach your pet basic obedience commands, or they can’t calm down when meeting strangers, we have the training solution for you. Give us a call to find out how we can help your pooch!

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Off Leash E-collar Dog Training

Off leash E-collar training is our specialty. Using E-Collar Technologies products, your dog can learn to walk without a leash, calmly and safely.

We also work with puppies, giving them the ability to grow into a calm, well-behaved dog that quickly becomes a fun and important part of your family.

Dog Training in San Luis Obispo

We provide dog training for Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Lompoc area.

FAQ- DognPooch

Is the training 5 days or 7 days?

The training program at DognPooch spans over a duration of 7 days. We believe that this week-long intensive training provides the best results in helping your dog learn and develop new behaviors effectively.

How many dogs do you train a week?

At DognPooch, we typically train up to five dogs per week. This allows us to provide individualized attention to each dog and ensure that they receive the best possible training experience tailored to their unique needs.

What if I need additional help after the training week?

After the initial training week, we offer free follow-up lessons to address any concerns or work on specific behaviors. If you find that your dog could benefit from additional training weeks, these are available at a cost of just $800 per week.

How much training time is usually needed for a dog?

The majority of dogs participate in our one-week board & train program, which is designed to address common behavioral issues and establish foundational skills. However, some more complex or reactive dogs may require two weeks of training.

Is there an age limit on the dogs you train?

DognPooch, there is no age limit when it comes to our training methods. Dogs of all ages can benefit from our training services. Our training techniques can help all dogs learn new behaviors and improve their overall obedience.

Do you board dogs?

Yes, we do offer boarding options, but these are primarily available for dogs that have completed our training week. If your dog has been through our training program, they can enjoy a comfortable and secure boarding experience with us.

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Reviews

We have lots of experience training dogs from all backgrounds and ages. Check out our gallery for some examples – we train all breeds, large and small. More interested in what our past customers have to say about us? Read our reviews below!

Stephanie Pelletier

5 out of 5 stars

posted 8 months ago

We sent our two dogs to Mark for a week-long board and train to improve their leash walking, obedience, and dog reactivity. We saw a huge improvement in their behavior and I can even walk them both at the same time comfortably now! Mark truly cares about your goals and the health and safety of your dogs. We were so comfortable knowing he was taking great care of them. He even sent videos daily to show progress and training tips. Thank you for everything, Mark!

Chelsey Stephenson

5 out of 5 stars

posted 4 months ago

Mark is great with dogs and loves them as much as you do. My pups were eager to show me what they learned when we got home and boy did they do a wonderful job! They are so well behaved and our walk was sooo much more enjoyable! Even my little young fella was a total champ. Thank you mark! 100 percent would recommend! Sent me videos of daily progress and set my mind at ease being away from them!

Carissa Dykes

5 out of 5 stars

posted 4 months ago

My husband and I took our 4 and a half month puppy to Mark to learn some manners and new skills before having our baby in a couple of months. Our girl came back like a whole new dog. She is so much more well behaved, knows several new commands, and plays well with other dogs. We are so grateful for Mark and the time he spent with our pup.

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Antonia Torrey

4 months ago

Our six year old Great Pyrenees spent a week training with Mark. He sent several narrated videos each day as he was walking her, mostly off leash, explaining what he was doing and why. We especially got a kick out of seeing her go shopping with him at Home Depot. When we went to pick her up, Mark took us to a park where we walked Ophelia off leash, something we would never have dreamed possible. Since we have been home, Ophelia has been a model dog, calm, rarely barking (which is amazing) and coming when called (also amazing). We are committed to sticking with the training program Mark taught us, walking her off-leash to build trust, practice recall, and allow her to make good decisions. We are excited for what the future holds.

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We cannot say enough good things about Mark.

Our 2 ½ year old German Shepherd, Winnie, spent seven days training with him — and the transformation has been incredible. Before working with Mark, Winnie was very dog aggressive, pulled constantly on walks, was impatient and restless, and had a lot of mouthing and herding behaviors with us and our kids. It felt overwhelming at times.

After just one week with Mark, she is truly a different dog. She’s calmer, more responsive, and walks beautifully on leash. The herding and mouthing behaviors have dramatically improved, and she seems so much more settled overall.

What meant the most to us was how communicative Mark was throughout the entire process. He sent daily updates and videos showing her progress, which made us feel completely at ease knowing she was safe, cared for, and adjusting well.

We are so incredibly grateful for the time, structure, and care he poured into Winnie. He didn’t just train our dog — he helped our whole family.

Highly recommend. 🙌🏽

Teri McKay

6 months ago

Elizabeth Segars

6 months ago

Our Dog changed from a Mutli-Poo Monster to a Multi - Poo Prince Charming. 1 week of training and our dog is an absolute pleasure to walk. Never did I believe that this could be done with such ease. DognPooch is a kind wonderful miracle worker.

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Mark was amazing from the absolute beginning! Mark listened to my concerns and the praise that I had for my dogs. He made a plan and emphasized training in the area that we needed in our house. He sent me multiple videos and updates throughout training and answered my questions about the sessions. Mark reassured me that he would walk me through everything and he did.
I wasn’t able to walk both of my dogs together before training, but now I can walk them both together off leash! Many of the behavior concerns that I brought to Mark have been addressed and we have seen amazing results. Now, I just have to apply the training to our house.
I highly recommend DognPooch and Mark. What a wonderful experience!

cheyenne carter

4 years ago

Jenny Mulks

4 years ago

We have a new dog with controlled behavior now, thanks to Mark’s skills! Our 7 month old German Shepard was totally out of control and wouldn’t mind a thing! Biting, jumping, difficult to walk…you name it and a Mark fixed it! We are so grateful to have our dog be a polite & obedient member of the family!

Jenny Mulks

4 years ago

Jackie Alvarado

4 years ago

Wow!! Mark is Awesome and does Amazing work!! Not going to lie, I was hesitant and read all reviews, he sent tons of videos to show his work! Took me a year to decide and when I was at my wits end, I reached out! My husband wanted to make a bet with me that Mark would be calling in 2 days for me to come pick up my dog…. Needless to say that didn’t happen and my dog came back a changed man!! Mark sent me so many videos throughout the week and the progress was amazing!! Went through a quick training session at pickup so we can continue to follow through!! So happy we can walk the park without my dog walking me and freaking out at every dog along the way!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Keep doing what your doing!! 🐕

Jackie Alvarado

4 years ago

Rachel Tarcon

4 years ago

Okay y’all- I’ll start by saying I NEVER write reviews, but Mark’s exceptional service warrants as many stars as I can give! 5star+. If you’re considering bringing your dog to Mark for training, do not hesitate! We brought our 6 month old puppy Duke to Mark because we were feeling overwhelmed with the training process and Dukes wild ways. Positive reinforcement clicker training only worked when Duke wanted to listen but when he didn’t, we had no way of controlling him. We were worried for his safety, our kids safety, and worried friends and family wouldn’t want to come over b/c of Duke’s rude manners. He would steal our food, growl at us, jump up on everyone, climb all over us on the couch, wander into our neighbors yard and not come to us when being called, pull his leash on walks- basically it was non-stop chaos and exhausting. One week with Mark and Duke has changed in ways I thought were far off dreams. He walks by our side, no leash, and comes when called after we let him roam at the park. He lays quietly on his bed while we eat and work and only leaves when we tell him he can. He sits at the door when we open it until we say “come” (for his safety), his jumping up on people has practically stopped. Honestly, it’s night and day and I can finally breathe again. To get the most of the training, it’s super important to learn from Mark’s ways, listen to his advice, and keep up with the training after the initial week with Mark. I’ve seen first hand how doing so continues to solidify the good behavior. It just keeps getting better. Thank you so very much, Mark, for your expertise and giving Duke such superb attention!! And hugs from your boy Duke. He’s happy to be home but misses you.

Rachel Tarcon

4 years ago

Brittany Bolton

5 years ago

We sought out marks services when we got our new beagle puppy. She was more than a handful & with 3 boys, the youngest being 15 months old, I was going crazy with the totally out of control dog on top of our chaotic lives. After a week with mark Charlee came back to us a calmer dog & I now have the tools to keep up his training even in the midst of our chaotic lives. I could not recommend him more, he cared for her like she was his own & sent me many daily update videos so we knew she was going well away from us. Don’t hesitate to use mark, get your life back and a good dog in return!

Brittany Bolton

5 years ago