EAST BAY DOG TRAINING
In-home puppy & dog training for the East Bay, including Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro and Piedmont.
The Dog Squad offers professional puppy & dog training services that help families solve all types of dog problems, including dog aggression.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Dog Squad Dog Training remains committed to helping your dog and your family with any training needs and issues that arise in these challenging times. We offer comprehensive training packages, either in-person, in compliance with CDC protocols, as well as online and telephone consultations and support. Our staff stands ready to take your call and discuss your training needs.
Who Are We?
Oakland-based dog trainers are trained and certified by The Dog Squad’s founder, Steve Bettcher, an IACP Certified Dog Trainer and a certified Nosework Instructor, has over 20 years of puppy & dog training experience. Over 45 East Bay veterinarians refer their clients to him for in-home puppy & dog training and problem solving. Dog obedience problems often are the result of poor communication and inconsistent discipline.
Professional, In-Home Dog Training
We teach owners how to train using a humane approach to puppy & dog training. Our method teaches you how to communicate with your dog. We act as your coach. Our trainers work with your dog and then shows you how to get the exact same results. The Dog Squad training programs produce dogs that listen better and behave well even when distracted.
Having a Dog That You Can Take Anywhere
Having a dog that you can take anywhere with you is absolute pure joy. Recently my wife and I took Audrey to The Cypress Inn in Carmel, CA. This lovely hotel nestled in the quaint town of Carmel caters to dog lovers. They provide dog beds, bowls, treats and even have...
Training a Dog to Retrieve
I learned this following retrieve technique from Francis Metcalf of Friends of the Family Dog Training, Circus Class. The video is time compressed showing the four steps I used in teaching the retrieve to my Beagle, Audrey: Every dog will be different in how long it...
We Solve Aggression & Anxiety
Many in-home puppy & dog training programs only cover basic dog manners and obedience. They do not deal with specific problem dog behavior. Jayne works with all breeds of dogs, all canine temperaments, and all dog behavior problems.
The Dog Squad offers a variety of private in-home dog training programs using a reward based training. No dog problem is too challenging for us to help you solve.
Because our trainers travel from Oakland to your location they only covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for in-home dog training. The Dog Squad does work with people from outside the area by special arrangement.
How to Get Started
Call The Dog Squad for an In-home Dog Behavior Evaluation. We on weekends and we offer lifetime dog training support.
Call us today at 510.646.9657
We cover the SF Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Castro Valley, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek and Concord.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm EST.
Training Hours
Weekdays, Weeknights & Weekends by appointment only.
We accept cash, check or credit cards.
Our trainer is certified by Canine Trade Group – School for Professional Dog Trainers.
