Imagine Your Unruly Dog or Puppy Transformed Into a Wonderful Companion!
Struggling with your dog's behavior? Guidance Dog Training offers expert solutions for jumping, barking, and leash pulling. Transform your dog into a well-behaved companion with personalized training in Oakland, Berkeley, and East Bay.
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About our dog trainer, Jess Rollins: Jess has been in the dog training world for over 20 years. She has a BA in biology and a Dog Trainer Counseling Certificate from the SF-SPCA Dog Training Academy. She is also the founder of PetExpertise.com with 100's of articles authored and a book there. She has also been a groomer, worked in a boarding facility, ran a retail dog supply store, volunteered for Guide Dogs of the Blind and fostered dozens of dogs as well as competing in agility and dabbling in scent work! In addition, she is a long time student of personal growth and psychology.
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Get private, personalized sessions in your home in East Bay convenient to your schedule and tailored to your needs. Jess will coach you during fun sessions so that you and your family have a dog or puppy behaves better and thrives.
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Please read about our offerings below, including one especially designed for kids. We offer options to fit any budget. (Service areas for in-home sessions: Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Emeryville, Richmond, East Bay)
Private Dog Training for Puppies & Dogs of All Ages:
About Sessions with Jess from Guidance Dog Training:
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Personalized instruction in your home or virtually using kind and effective techniques. Just 15 minutes per day of fun exercises to a reliable and well-mannered dog!
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You only need to commit to one session at a time - no costly programs that you could get stuck in!
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All sessions include extensive follow up instructions for you to be able to do your exercises during the week.
Manners & More for Puppies and Adult Dogs Basic to Advanced!:
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Your dog will learn: Sit, down, wait or stay, come, leave it, drop it, leash walking and more.
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Problems solved!: Jumping, nipping, potty training, pulling, barking and more.
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Prevent aggression and fear and learn what to do if it develops.
Solving Behavior Problems:
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Get help with problems such as aggression, barking, separation anxiety, severe leash pulling leash reactivity, fears, shyness, guarding. Jess uses gentle and kind techniques that help your dog heal from his fears.
Kid-Friendly Sessions for Puppies and Dogs:
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Instruction just for your kids: Safety around dogs, how to tell what their dog is “saying”, fun trick training and games to play with their dog and how to participate in dog care like feeding and brushing.
Fun and Games Sessions!
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Discover fun new ways to play and learn with your dog, including scent work, trick training, adventure outings and movement games. Your dog will become more calm, confident, and responsive - building the bond you dream of!
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Happy Dog, Happy You!
A Few Guidance Dog Training Success Stories
I have known Jess for many years and seen her excellent training skills. I have had her pet sit my own dogs too, which says a lot since I am extremely picky about who can watch my girls. I highly recommend Jess for all of your dog needs. She is not only an extremely skilled professional, but she is kind and compassionate to both dogs and humans.
Review from Malena Demartini, (Master Dog Trainer)
Over the last year, our pup has been experiencing increasing anxiety/reactivity with neighbors in our apartment. Before working with Jess, we tried working with another dog trainer but struggled. I had resigned myself to a stressful next few years. Enter Jess: after one session, our pup's anxiety around neighbors has significantly improved. Jess walked us through helping our dog feel less anxious. It is life changing to have the tools to create a peaceful walk with our pup. We are excited to continue working with Jess!
Review from Stacey W
We loved working with Jess from our first session. With our last dog we watched a ton of YouTube videos. There's something you can't get from a video though which is interaction and feedback to your specific needs. Jess is highly trained in her field and knows her stuff. She's patient and offers solutions that work for your family. I implemented her ideas for jumping and it worked within 5 tries. Definitely need to continue reinforcing it but I was impressed! I would highly recommend her and her services!
