Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Dog Training Services in San Francisco Bay Area
Since 1989, Dog Dynamics has been dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships between people and their dogs. Our approach focuses on understanding each dog's unique behavior and temperament to create personalized training plans tailored to individual needs. With decades of experience in behavior modification and obedience training, we offer a wide range of services including board and train programs, group classes, private instruction, and virtual training. Our mission centers on fostering trust, motivation, and mutual respect through humane, effective techniques that benefit both dogs and their owners.Certified trainers bring extensive expertise in addressing behavioral challenges, from basic obedience to advanced guard canine training. We maintain strict safety protocols and industry best practices to ensure a secure environment for every dog and handler. Recognized through 79+ 5-star reviews, our team's dedication to continuous learning and compassionate care has established us as a trusted leader in dog training across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Services
Board and Train
Group Classes
Private Instruction
Virtual Training
Puppy Training
Reactive Dog Training
Obedience Training
Scent Detection
Agility Training
Behavior Modification
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in dog training and behavior modification.
- Our team consists of certified professional dog trainers with extensive expertise.
- We offer personalized training plans tailored to each dog's temperament and owner's goals.
- We follow strict safety protocols and industry best practices for secure training.
- We are 5-star rated with over 79+ positive reviews across major platforms.
What people say
Professional trainers
Supportive guidance
Life-changing results
Patient instruction
Effective methods
Services
Board and Train Camps
Our board and train programs provide intensive training in a home environment. Dogs receive personalized attention while learning obedience, behavior modification, and social skills. Each week includes private sessions to ensure smooth transition back to owners.
Group Obedience Classes
Structured group classes teach basic to advanced obedience skills. Sessions focus on leash manners, commands, and socialization in controlled environments. Classes available for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs at various skill levels.
Private Instruction
Customized private sessions address specific behavioral issues and training goals. Trainers work directly with owners to develop personalized techniques that fit their lifestyle and their dog's unique needs.
Virtual Training
Live virtual sessions offer flexible training options from home. Programs include puppy training, obedience instruction, and behavior modification through interactive remote coaching and follow-up guidance.
Puppy Training
Specialized programs for puppies 8-20 weeks focus on socialization, housebreaking, and basic obedience. Early training establishes good habits while addressing common developmental challenges through positive reinforcement techniques.
People
Bonnie Brown-Cali
CEO, Founder, Behavior Counselor
Founder with 30+ years experience, specializing in behavior modification and advanced training techniques. Recognized for work with service dogs and search and rescue teams.
Sue Marlais
Principal Trainer, Behavior Counselor
Experienced trainer with expertise in addressing complex behavioral issues. Focuses on creating customized training plans that strengthen owner-dog relationships through positive reinforcement methods.
Kristin Castro
Principal Trainer, Behavior Counselor
Specializes in board and train programs with particular skill in assessing canine behavior and developing effective training strategies for reactive dogs.
Emily Goodman
Principal Trainer, Behavior Counselor
Certified trainer focusing on obedience training and behavior modification. Experienced in working with dogs of all ages and temperaments to achieve lasting positive changes.
Ken Carpenter
Principal Trainer, Behavior Counselor
Veteran trainer with extensive experience in advanced obedience training and behavior counseling. Specializes in helping owners establish clear communication with their dogs.
Questions
What training services do you offer?
We offer board and train programs, group classes, private instruction, virtual training, puppy training, and behavior modification tailored to individual needs.
Do you work with aggressive dogs?
Yes, our experienced behavior counselors assess and develop personalized plans for dogs with aggression using compassionate, respectful methods.
Are your trainers certified?
Our team includes certified professional dog trainers with decades of combined experience in various training specialties.
Do you train all dog breeds?
We train all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, customizing programs to meet each dog's unique needs and owner's goals.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area including Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Livermore, Concord, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer weekend training sessions?
Yes, we offer weekend availability for many services including group classes and board and train programs.
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Reviews (4)
Britt H.
May 19, 2022
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Dog Dynamics was an actual lifesaver for us and our young Golden Retriever! We met with Bonnie via Zoom for our first training as we waited to get into her private lessons. We learned so much in that first hour online - we were amazed. Our main focus was leash/toy reactivity that we started to notice in Fin's behavior. The in person private lessons helped us become better dog trainers/owners and helped our pup find the confidence, commands and flow he needed to correct his behaviors. Bonnie is understanding, smart and so patient with humans and their dogs. Fin is now able to live a better life with the skills we learned at Dog Dynamics. Thank you Bonnie - we are SO grateful for you!
Erin F.
Jan 02, 2021
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We just completed the three week training course and couldn't say better things about Dog Dynamics! Kona is a very affectionate and energetic 10 month old black lab. We have 3 kids at home and between Kona pulling her leash on every walk, eating every toy on the ground, and counter surfing, we were in need of some help. Emily taught Kona how to stay in place, walk beside me, and respond to every command.
We have taken her to the park off leash multiple times and feel secure knowing that Kona will come right back to us when called. I can not thank Emily enough for the fantastic training she provided to us! The difference between the before and after is night and day! We are now blessed to have a very well behaved, still affectionate pup who I can take on walks :
We have taken her to the park off leash multiple times and feel secure knowing that Kona will come right back to us when called. I can not thank Emily enough for the fantastic training she provided to us! The difference between the before and after is night and day! We are now blessed to have a very well behaved, still affectionate pup who I can take on walks :
Kiley Murphy
Mar 03, 2020
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I'd recommend Dog Dynamics for anyone in California (Briones, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Danville) who wants to see real results with guidance from professional dog trainers. Bonnie and her team offer group classes, private dog training, and they are now doing virtual classes as well!
Jae D.
Feb 16, 2020
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Training techniques for specific tasks were good, but answering situation specific scenario questions (what do I do if my dog.) sometimes were vague answers and once a non-answer. One instructor was occasionally rude and snappy with people even though no one, including me, was ever rude or abrasive to them. Being sarcastic with an older lady in our group put a dead silence over the entire class. l skipped two lessons because I just didn't want to deal with the attitude.
I had previously taken my older dog to HSSV for training and they were fantastic. Unfortunately, they're too far away from where we live now and I had to find somewhere else. It was an overall negative experience for us.
I had previously taken my older dog to HSSV for training and they were fantastic. Unfortunately, they're too far away from where we live now and I had to find somewhere else. It was an overall negative experience for us.
