Animal Manners

Training is delivered through structured in-home packages: New Puppy Manners (3 sessions), In-Home Basic Manners (4 sessions), City Manners (4 sessions), and Leash Manners (3 sessions). Each package focuses on specific skills, with progressive learning from home to public environments. Manners Camp offers daily training and care in Kris’s home, combining supervised play, walks, and behavioral instruction for puppies and adult dogs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not listed publicly; clients must contact for details. Training packages include discounted rates with added perks such as phone/text support and multiple sessions. Manners Camp includes up to eight hours of care and training per day.

Policies

Client intake and behavior history forms are required. Policies and procedures are available via a downloadable PDF on the website. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is described in the content.

Kris Kates is a highly experienced dog trainer in the Sacramento region with over 30 years of hands-on training experience. She offers personalized, in-home dog training programs designed to help owners build strong, positive relationships with their pets. Her services include puppy training, basic manners, leash manners, and public behavior skills through structured packages that include multiple sessions and ongoing phone or text support. Kris also provides Manners Camp — a day training and boarding service held in her home, combining supervised play, walks, and training in a safe, clean environment. She emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques and believes training should be fun, easy to integrate into daily life, and beneficial for both dog and owner.

Kris is a former President and Executive Director of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and holds a degree in Exotic Animal Training & Management from Moorpark College. Her background includes training a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals, bringing deep expertise in animal behavior. She adheres to a strict professional code of ethics and provides resources to help clients choose the right trainer.

Additional services include microchipping education and behavior guidance, with a focus on preventing common issues like door bolting, jumping, and separation anxiety. Clients appreciate her compassionate, patient approach and the tangible results seen in their dogs’ behavior.

Accomplishments

Kris Kates has over 30 years of animal training experience, began her career in 1984 at Moorpark College with a degree in Exotic Animal Training & Management, served as President and Executive Director of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and is a current member adhering to their code of ethics. She has also held the role of Director of Behavior and Training at a Pet Resort/Hotel.

How to Get Started!

New clients must register before booking an appointment. Interested parties are encouraged to contact via phone or email to discuss needs and schedule an initial consultation.