Pet Trainer Richmond Near Me

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Karen Gaines & Adam Kravetz - Your Marin & San Francisco Dog Trainers!

Welcome! Our mission is to help our clients become "the leader of their pack" using dog-friendly, non-food based techniques (no shock collars or harsh methods ever!). We want your dog to love and respect you, not fear you. We will work with you to address issues such as anxiety, aggression, barking, biting, leash walking, puppy nipping, and much, much more.

We can help you with ALL BREEDS, ALL AGES, ALL ISSUES! From puppy nipping to full adult aggression or any behavioral issue with any breed, we have your back. You'll be amazed at what your dog will be able to do once you learn to "speak dog."

We come to you! Your home and neighborhood are where most dog issues begin and where your dog can focus. This is why it's best to start in your home and backyard. We also do off-site lessons at the local dog park or teach you how to calmly walk your dogs through town on a busy weekend afternoon without getting distracted! Being in a familiar environment, where there's nothing competing for your dog's attention, enables us to address dog obedience issues very quickly. In fact, it's very common for clients to see results with dog behavioral issues in the first 20 minutes of our lesson! Expensive "boot camps," or sleep away training, are not as effective because your dog needs to respect and listen to YOU in YOUR HOME, not a trainer at some facility. Besides, wouldn't you rather be a part of shaping your dog's behavior to the way you want it to be?

No "one size fits all" group dog training or puppy training classes. We develop a personalized one-on-one program for you based on your dog's particular personality, perspective, and your goals. You'll learn how to read your dog's reactions and adjust your communication as needed depending on how your dog is responding.

No shock collars, choke collars, pinning, intimidation, or clickers. Unlike some trainers, we never use harsh techniques or bribe with food to extort good behavior. Our dog training focuses on using dogs' natural instincts to work toward a win-win situation for you and your dog. Trust, clear communication, and understanding produces longer lasting results than treat training or force.

You will learn more in our first training lesson and get better results than in group classes that last several weeks. You'll be amazed at what your dog will be able to do once you learn to "speak dog."

Dogs don't understand English any better than Italian. It's no wonder they can't immediately understand your verbal commands. You should learn your dog's language not the other way around. This is especially true if your dog is stressed or seems resistant to what you have already tried. We will teach you to communicate using the language your dog already understands. You will learn how to use your body language and voice tones to get your dog to focus on you and respond to your directions. It's really amazing for both you and your dog when you can finally understand what each other wants!

Adoption is at an all-time high - which is great! We have helped countless families welcome their newly adopted puppy or adult dog to their home. Not all dogs (unfortunately) have had the best experiences before you adopt them. We will help your new furry family member adjust to your home and establish a calm, balanced environment that you both desire.

Basic obedience commands (come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, fetch, etc.)

Adam & I have approximately 16 years of experience between us as Master Trainers in San Francisco & Marin as Bark Busters Home Dog Trainers.