Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services

Programs include 2- to 4-week intensive Board and Train packages with 20–40 commands, public access training, and AKC CGC testing. Basic obedience includes sit, stay, come, loose leash walking, and distraction work. Service dog training is customized to 60–80 commands and 3–10 specific tasks per disability. Puppy Star and CGC prep classes are offered in group settings on Saturdays. All programs include personal lessons for owners. Service dog evaluations are conducted after the first month of training.

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $2,660 for a 2-week Basic Obedience Board and Train to $5,000 for a 4-week intensive program. Individual sessions start at $170 for puppies and $225 for adults, with package discounts available. Boarding costs $50–$100 daily, with luxury and holiday surcharges. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required for Board and Train reservations. AKC testing is free for clients. Discounts offered for rescue adopters, veterans, and law enforcement.

Policies

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice incur half the session cost; if the trainer arrives without cancellation, full cost applies. Board and Train reservations require a $500 non-refundable deposit, transferable once to a future slot. All boarding is indoors with temperature control; no outdoor kennels are used. Emergency pickups cost $250.

Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services is a premier dog training facility based in Lancaster, CA, offering personalized, results-driven training for dogs of all breeds, ages, and backgrounds. They specialize in positive reinforcement techniques and provide a wide range of services including basic and advanced obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Puppy Star certifications, service dog training to IAADP and ADA standards, therapy dog training, and behavior modification. Unlike traditional board-and-train facilities, they ensure dogs receive structured daily engagement with 1on1 training, group play, and walks on their 8-acre ranch, with indoor, temperature-controlled kenneling overnight. They also offer boarding, pickup and delivery services throughout Los Angeles County, and provide training for owners to reinforce skills at home. Their team includes certified trainers with experience working with service dogs for veterans, autistic children, and individuals with PTSD and anxiety. They emphasize building strong, trusting relationships between dogs and their owners through fun, affectionate, and consistent training.

They also provide ADA compliance consulting, employee training for businesses, and support for rescue organizations, with discounts available for veterans, law enforcement, and adopters. Their facility is designed to be safe, clean, and dog-proof, with no outdoor kennels, ensuring comfort in all weather conditions.

Accomplishments

Owner Woody Arrowood is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, IAADP Service Provider (2021–2023), and IAADP Partner Member (2022–present). He holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Communications and has trained over 50 deaf dogs during the 2016 Sand Fire. Three trainers are certified service dog trainers. The business is affiliated with IAADP, APDT, AKC, and Lovie’s Dogz Foundation. They provide service dogs to individuals with disabilities and support ADA compliance education.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with an Initial Assessment ($200), which is free if the dog is brought to the ranch for evaluation. Clients can book a consultation via the provided booking link to discuss training goals, dog background, and program options. Service dog clients receive a tailored plan including task customization and IAADP compliance evaluation.