All About Canines, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

5.0 Stars,46 Reviews
3295 Linwood Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Service area: Serves the North Bay Area including Santa Rosa, CA, and clients worldwide via virtual training.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Day Training
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Working
  • Sporting
  • Terriers
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses

Training begins with a virtual consultation to assess needs and goals. Clients then choose from structured session packages (1, 4, or 8 sessions) delivered via Zoom or in-person. Ongoing support is available through the “Staying on Track” program. Day training involves one-on-one in-home sessions with daily updates. All programs use positive reinforcement and include direct access to Penny for real-time questions between sessions.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training packages include: 1-hour triage session for $185; 4-session package for $640; and 8-session package for $1,080. Day training is available for busy owners, with daily sessions and updates. Pricing is transparent and focused on long-term behavior change.

Policies

Client must submit a signed Release Form before scheduling sessions. Sessions are scheduled after form submission. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients can contact Penny directly for adjustments.

Testimonials

“Penny is very skillful and kind. She’s great not just with dogs but with people too. Our pup is nervous around people, but immediately warmed up to her. She helped us prepare for our rescue dog even before she arrived, really set us up for success with so many knowledgeable tips. Every issue we had, she had experience with. We would have struggled so much without her, and not even known how much easier things could be. Now we have an amazing relationship with our dog who we trust and who trusts us! Thanks Penny! Bonus: our dog LOVES her homemade treat recipe.”
– Dylan Q.

“We absolutely recommend Penny. She has helped us sooo much with our 1+ year old rescue dog who had lived on the street. Penny has given us practical, EXTREMELY helpful foundational training that has changed the way I view communicating with my dog. I wish I’d had her in my life sooner for my previous dog! There were multiple times where my partner and I said out loud, that we are so grateful to Penny and we don’t know what we would have done without her.”
– Jennie P.

“Penny was so great with my little Shih Tzu Daisy, who came into our family very nervous after adoption from her previous owner who could no longer care for her. What triggered our call to a pet behavioralist was fear based snapping behavior towards our young children. She gave my family and I information that helped to keep Daisy comfortable and my children safe, and has also helped with decreasing yapping at the door and barking at guests. She is very intuitive and gentle and able to provide loving guidance to come to a solution that feels right for everybody. Thanks Penny for helping our family!”
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About the Trainer

All About Canines is a positive reinforcement dog training business led by Penny Locke, a trainer with over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build trusting, lasting relationships with their dogs. Penny specializes in kind, mindful training that reduces stress and fosters confidence in dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors—using choice-based methods that prioritize the dog’s emotional well-being. She offers personalized virtual and in-person training sessions, day training, and ongoing support tailored to individual needs, including rescue dog rehabilitation, adolescent behavior management, and adult dog enrichment. Her approach focuses on teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs, creating calm, well-adjusted companions through empathy, structure, and consistency.

Penny provides real-time support via text and phone between sessions, ensuring clients feel guided through challenges as they arise. Her services are available worldwide via video calls, and she also offers in-person training in the North Bay Area, centered in Santa Rosa, CA. Clients appreciate her gentle, non-judgmental style and her ability to help both dogs and humans grow together.

Additional services include customized training plans, behavior modification, and access to educational training videos. Penny also shares homemade treat recipes and practical tips to help families succeed at home.

Accomplishments

Penny has over 20 years of hands-on experience training dogs and supporting owners. She has successfully rehabilitated rescue dogs, trained puppies from guide dog programs, and helped families overcome severe behavioral challenges. Her clients consistently report dramatic improvements in dog behavior and owner confidence.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a virtual consultation to discuss concerns and goals. After selecting a package, complete and email the signed Release Form to penlocke@aol.com. Once received, the first session will be scheduled.

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  • 21+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: Closed

Associations

  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • PPG

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer

Location

3295 Linwood Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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