Active K9

HOPE Dog Training offers group classes (Puppy/Dog 101, K9 Agility), private training, day training, overnight board-and-train, and socialization programs. Active K9 is a weekly agility drop-in class requiring prior basic obedience. Socialization training includes 5-day and 5-day overnight options. Programs are customizable and include obedience, agility, behavior modification, and recall training. All programs emphasize owner-dog bonding and controlled, distraction-rich environments.

Pricing Summary

Group classes: Puppy and Dog 101 is $175 for 4 weeks; Active K9 agility is $25 per drop-in session. 5-day socialization training is $600; 5-day overnight socialization is $700. Payment plans available.

Active K9 is a dog training program offered by HOPE Dog Training in Norco, CA, specializing in weekly drop-in agility and bonding sessions for dogs that have completed basic obedience or passed an evaluation. The facility provides a full range of dog training services including group classes, private training, day training, overnight board-and-train programs, socialization training, boarding, daycare, and transportation. HOPE Dog Training features indoor and outdoor training areas, a grass field, a quarter-mile walking path, and agility equipment including jumps, a teeter, a dog walk, a suspension bridge, and a tower. Their team includes certified professionals like Darcey Hall, a CA P-O-S-T Certified trainer and AKC Canine Evaluator, and trainers with experience in behavior modification, police and military K9s, and service dog training. They serve dogs of all ages and types, from puppies to seniors, and offer customizable programs for fearfulness, reactivity, recall, and basic obedience. The facility prioritizes safety, care, and daily photo updates for boarded dogs.

HOPE Dog Training also offers day training and overnight training programs for socialization, with options for 5-day intensive programs. They provide group classes such as Puppy and Dog 101 (4-week course) and weekly K9 Agility. Their training philosophy emphasizes building strong owner-dog bonds through positive, game-based learning environments. Staff include kennel technicians, receptionists, and trainers with personal dogs, reflecting a deep, hands-on commitment to canine care.

Additional services include pet boarding, daycare, transportation, and liability waivers for all participants. The business operates from a dedicated facility in Norco, CA, and serves local dog owners with flexible scheduling and payment plans available.

Accomplishments

Darcey Hall is CA P-O-S-T Certified, a Protection Sport Association (PSA) member, AKC Canine Evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, and member of APDT and IACP. Trainer Luke has over five years of professional experience and trains police and military K9s. Multiple staff have over 5–15 years of hands-on dog experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact HOPE Dog Training by phone or email to schedule an evaluation for Active K9 agility or to enroll in group classes, day training, or overnight programs. Socialization and board-and-train programs require direct inquiry for customization.