All Star Dog Training

All Star Dog Training offers group obedience and agility classes held at Howe Community Park on Saturdays, with seasonal time adjustments. Classes are structured in 6-week sessions for basic obedience and 4-week specialized programs. Agility classes are ongoing and allow enrollment at any time. Private in-home sessions are available for personalized training. The focus is on teaching owners to train their dogs using positive reinforcement, with instruction covering behavior issues, equipment, and canine safety.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes are $86 for a 6-week session. Specialized 4-week classes are $125 with a $20 one-time evaluation. Agility classes cost $75 for 6 sessions, with a $10 per class use fee after 6 weeks or $50 for 6 classes. Private in-home sessions are $125 for 1.5–2 hours. Foster and rescue parents receive one free lesson per foster dog and a $10 discount on classes.

All Star Dog Training is a dog training business based in Sacramento, led by owner and head trainer Leah Ruiz, who has been training dogs since founding the business in 2000. Leah has over four years of apprenticeship under a local trainer and additional experience working with horses, wildlife, dog daycares, and kennels. The team offers group obedience and agility classes at Howe Community Park, as well as private in-home sessions. They specialize in teaching owners how to train their dogs using positive, reward-based methods without prong, choke, or shock collars. They cover topics like nutrition, leadership, housebreaking, barking, digging, and spaying/neutering effects. All Star Dog Training also provides free lessons and discounts for foster and rescue parents, including one free lesson per foster dog and a $10 class discount. They offer ongoing agility classes that allow clients to join at any time, and a 4-week specialized class for $125 with a $20 one-time evaluation.

The business emphasizes building a strong human-dog relationship through hands-on owner training, with instructors occasionally demonstrating techniques when needed. They work with all breeds and issues, including aggression cases, and support dogs of all ages from puppies to seniors.

All Star Dog Training also provides a Sacramento Canine Placement Assistance & Pet Resource Guide to help owners find resources for adopted or rescued dogs.

Accomplishments

Leah Ruiz apprenticed for four years with an established local dog trainer before founding All Star Dog Training in 2000. She has over three additional years of full-time training experience prior to founding the business. She has volunteered with Wildlife Care in Sacramento, worked in pet stores and dog facilities, and attended continuing education behavior seminars.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call (916) 317-0457 to schedule a free evaluation or consultation. For group classes, dogs must be registered in advance. Foster and rescue owners can call for a free lesson or phone consultation.