American Canine Institute
Service area: Serves Silicon Valley and SF Bay Area including Fremont, San Jose, Mountain View, Livermore, Newark, and Sacramento/Dixon area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include 16-week Puppy Kindergarten (includes AKC CGC prep), 8-week Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience (progressive leash and off-leash training), Practical Agility, Behavior Modification (12+ weeks), and Board & Train (customized). Service Dog Training includes task-specific training and public access. Classes are once weekly for 1 hour. Private lessons available at home or local venues.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group classes range from $250–$320 for 8–16 weeks. Private lessons are $175/hour. Board & Train is $125/day ($40 boarding + $85 training). Service Dog Training costs $8,000–$15,000. All classes require proof of vaccinations.
Policies
Classes require proof of vaccinations. No retractable leashes allowed. All classes are continuous-entry with no waiting lists. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not specified on the website.
Testimonials
“We enrolled our one-year-old terrier-poodle mix, Cookie, in Annette’s puppy socialization class, and it’s been an absolute game-changer for us. Within eight weeks, Cookie transformed from a barking whirlwind to a courteous canine who can greet other dogs calmly.”
– Anonymous
“My son and I enrolled our newly adopted dog in an ACI training class in So. San Jose and we feel it was a very positive experience. Gene has a wealth of knowledge and loves and understands dogs.”
– Anonymous
“Had very bad experience with our puppy who is 7 months old Lab. He got attacked by the Trainer’s dog two times… they didn’t even care to keep their dog under control.”
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
American Canine Institute is a dog training facility founded in 1983 that provides group and private training classes for all breeds of dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area. They offer continuous-entry classes year-round with no waiting lists, making it easy for new clients to start at any time. Their training focuses on teaching owners how to communicate with their dogs through understanding body language and pack hierarchy. Services include Puppy Kindergarten, Basic through Advanced Obedience, Agility, Behavior Modification, and Service Dog Training. They also offer a Board & Train program for dogs whose owners cannot attend classes. Trainers emphasize positive, hands-on education for both dogs and their families.
They operate two locations: Fremont, CA and Dixon, CA (American Canine Institute & Kennels), serving Silicon Valley and the Sacramento area. All classes require proof of vaccinations and use flat collars or training collars—no retractable leashes are allowed. Private lessons are available at home or at various locations throughout the Bay Area.
The team includes trainers with over 75 years of combined experience, including certified professionals and former K-9 handlers. Their Service Dog Training program exceeds ADA requirements and follows standards from AKC, IAADP, and medical professionals.
Accomplishments
Founded in 1983 by Bob Vance, a master trainer since 1959 who established K-9 units for multiple police departments. Gene Cunningham has operated the Fremont location full-time since 2006. John Butcher is a retired Sacramento County K-9 handler and AKC CGC evaluator. Trainers have over 75 years of combined experience. Service dog curriculum exceeds ADA standards and aligns with IAADP and AKC guidelines.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can call to inquire about class availability or schedule a private lesson. For group classes, arrive 30 minutes early with vaccination records, a 6ft leash, and appropriate collar. Board & Train and Service Dog programs require an application and consultation.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-7pm
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- CPDT-KSA
- CTC
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- IAABC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
Location
42474 Roberts Ave, Fremont, CA 94538Listing Tools for Trainers
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