Athens Dog Training San Ramon

Training begins with a mandatory consultation to set goals. Private sessions are offered in-home (within 20 miles) or on-site at Camp Bow Wow. Group classes include Puppy Social (under 6 months), Puppy Class, Basic Obedience, and Agility Introduction, held on weekends. Board-and-train programs are intensive, 1-4 week programs conducted at their facility. All programs use positive reinforcement and include follow-up support. Online training is also available.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are available on their Price List page. Private training requires a mandatory consultation before booking. Group classes and board-and-train programs have structured pricing, with treats provided on the first day of group classes. Cancellation fees may apply for appointments beyond the 20-mile service radius.

Policies

A mandatory consultation is required before any private training. Appointments beyond 20 miles from 2040 Faria Preserve Pkwy, San Ramon, CA 94583 will be canceled and may incur fees. Dogs over 10 months must be spayed or neutered for group classes. Vaccinations (Bordetella, Distemper, Leptospirosis, Rabies) must be current. Treats are provided on the first day of group classes; handlers are responsible afterward.

Athens Dog Training San Ramon is a professional dog training company serving the East Bay and Tri-Valley areas with a focus on positive reinforcement methods. They offer private in-home training, group classes at their partner facility Camp Bow Wow in San Ramon, and board-and-train programs. Their team includes certified trainers like Annalie (CPDT-KA) and Mitch, who specialize in puppy training and behavior modification, and Danny (CPDT-KA), an Army veteran who focuses on dogs with reactivity or bite histories. They help dogs with fearfulness, aggression, leash reactivity, jumping, barking, potty training, and more, using science-backed techniques to build stronger human-dog bonds. They also provide service dog training and online training options. In-home training is limited to a 20-mile radius from their San Ramon facility.

All private training requires a mandatory consultation to assess goals and create a customized plan. Group classes are held on Sundays and Saturdays at Camp Bow Wow and include puppy socialization, basic obedience, and agility introductions. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations, and those over 10 months must be spayed or neutered for group classes. They emphasize patience, consistency, and ethical training to transform misunderstood or at-risk pets into happy family members.

Accomplishments

Annalie is a CPDT-KA certified trainer who graduated from Animal Behavior College in 2019 and has volunteered at animal shelters rehabilitating rescue dogs. She owns a retired service dog and has successfully trained numerous rescues for adoption. Danny is a CPDT-KA certified trainer and Army veteran who founded Athens Dog Training and the non-profit Real Service Dog Inc. Mitch is a certified animal behavior professional with hands-on experience at Camp Bow Wow and mentorship under Danny. All trainers emphasize science-based, positive reinforcement methods.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a mandatory consultation—either in-home or on-site at Camp Bow Wow San Ramon—to discuss goals, assess the dog’s behavior, and create a customized training plan. Book a consult via their website. Group classes require a free 30-minute orientation before enrollment.