Business Details
Trusted German Shepherd Training & IGP Club in Riverside, CA
Golden State K-9 Training Academy has dedicated itself to the preservation and advancement of German Shepherd working dogs for over two decades. Founded by Peter Medina, our program combines internationally recognized expertise in IGP trials, positive reinforcement training, and strict adherence to German SV breeding standards. Our holistic approach integrates nutrition, conditioning, and behavioral science to develop exceptional canines.We specialize in transforming challenging dogs into exemplary companions through guaranteed lifetime training methods. With active participation in regional/national competitions and regular hosting of educational seminars, we maintain leadership in both working dog development and owner education within the canine community.
Services
IGP Training
Dog Breeding
Obedience Training
Protection Training
Workshop Seminars
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in German Shepherd training and IGP competition.
- Our guaranteed lifetime training methods use science-based positive reinforcement techniques.
- We host international IGP events with judges from Germany and the Netherlands.
- Our breeding program strictly follows German SV working dog standards.
- We specialize in rehabilitating difficult-to-train canines with proven success.
Services
IGP Training
Our IGP training program develops working dogs for international utility trials. We focus on tracking, obedience, and protection skills using positive reinforcement. This service suits owners seeking competition-ready German Shepherds. Our proven methods produce dogs with exceptional working ability and stable temperaments.
Dog Breeding
Our breeding program produces German Shepherds with working heritage and conformation excellence. We prioritize IGP titles, breed surveys, and strict German SV standards. Each puppy receives early socialization and behavioral foundation training. Our dogs demonstrate superior working ability while maintaining family-friendly temperaments.
Obedience Training
We specialize in basic and advanced obedience training for German Shepherds. Our curriculum includes heeling, commands, and leash work both on and off-leash. This service addresses common behavioral issues while building reliable responsiveness. Owners learn to maintain training results through daily practice routines.
Protection Training
Our protection training develops dogs' natural guarding instincts through structured, ethical methods. We teach controlled bite work, threat assessment, and handler protection techniques. This service creates reliable security dogs that remain calm in non-threatening situations. Training includes owner-handling instruction for real-world application.
Workshop Seminars
We host international IGP workshops and breed evaluation seminars featuring certified judges from Germany and the Netherlands. These events provide hands-on training for handlers and breeders. Participants learn current competition standards and advanced training techniques. Seminars include live demonstrations and personalized feedback sessions.
People
Peter Medina
Founder
Peter Medina has trained German Shepherds for over 20 years using positive reinforcement methods. With international experience in IGP trials, he combines global expertise with local training programs. His breeding operation produces working dogs that meet German SV standards while maintaining family-friendly temperaments.
Questions
What IGP training levels do you offer?
We provide training for all IGP levels including tracking, obedience, and protection phases with certified instructors and international judges.
Do you offer puppy socialization programs?
Our breeding program includes early socialization and behavioral foundations for German Shepherd puppies before they join new homes.
How do your training methods differ from traditional approaches?
We use positive reinforcement techniques rather than force-based methods, creating willing canine participants while maintaining behavioral reliability.
Can owners participate in the training process?
We require owner involvement in all training programs, teaching you to maintain and reinforce learned behaviors throughout your dog's life.
Do you import German Shepherd bloodlines?
Our breeding program includes international bloodlines from titled working dogs across Europe while maintaining local breeding standards.
Reviews (1)
Mama Laurie Comstock Family
Nov 01, 2020
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Pete is a great guy, knows dogs, has so much knowledge. Experience in training military and police dogs. A talker and easy going. Teaches with positive association/rewards. Flexible in his hours and doesn't charge as much as other people do. You have to know that it takes time, months of going each week. He is in it for the long term, interested in IPO shows where working dogs show their skills in tracking and obedience.
