Dan Perata Training and Boarding

Dan Perata Training offers three main programs: Dan Camp (board and train for post-adolescent dogs and those with behavioral issues), Puppy Camp (for puppies 8 weeks and older), and Private Training (for specific non-behavioral issues like recall or leash skills). Dan Camp runs Monday–Friday with weekend home returns, combining facility-based training with real-world exposure in San Francisco streets. Training includes crate and potty training, socialization, leash skills, and behavior modification. Owners participate in weekly lessons and receive ongoing support after graduation. Puppy Camp includes weekend returns and focuses on foundational skills. Private lessons are offered at the facility, in-home, or in “The Box” (a proprietary training system using movement to prevent reactivity).

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to inquire directly. Packages include private training in sets of two sessions. Board and train programs (Dan Camp and Puppy Camp) are intensive 4-6 week programs with pricing available upon request. Specials include a buy-20-get-5-free daycare deal valid through 1/1/26.

Policies

Facility is fully licensed and insured, following all City of San Francisco and State of California policies. Clients are encouraged to contact the business directly for specific cancellation or rescheduling policies. Boarding clients are advised to inquire about health protocols, as one review noted a case of giardia after boarding.

Dan Perata Training and Boarding is a dog training facility in San Francisco that helps dog owners build lifelong, well-adjusted companions through positive reinforcement and trust-based methods. Founded by Dan Perata, a third-generation San Francisco native with over 35 years of experience, the business focuses on training both dogs and their owners to create calm, confident, and balanced relationships. Their signature program, Dan Camp, is a board-and-train service where dogs stay Monday through Friday and return home weekends, allowing for immersive training at the facility and consistent practice at home. They also offer Puppy Camp for puppies as young as eight weeks, Private Training for specific non-behavioral issues, and Boarding/Daycare services. Their facility is a 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, fully licensed and insured space in southeast San Francisco, designed to simulate real-world environments like city streets. They emphasize that dogs thrive when owners take on the role of calm decision-makers, and their training avoids punishment, instead using love, praise, and consistency.

They specialize in addressing behavioral issues including reactivity, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and potty training. Their approach is tailored to each dog and family, with all household members encouraged to participate. Follow-up lessons are included after board-and-train programs to reinforce progress. They also offer gift certificates and seasonal promotions like discounted daycare packages.

The team is known for their hands-on, patient, and supportive style, with trainers often visiting clients’ homes post-program and even bringing their own dogs to assist with socialization. They serve clients across the Bay Area and pride themselves on transparency, honesty, and long-term results over quick fixes.

Accomplishments

Dan Perata has over 35 years of hands-on training experience and is recognized as one of the Bay Area’s most effective and successful dog trainers. His methods have helped transform dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and anxiety, into calm, confident companions. The facility is known for its high standards, state-of-the-art design, and consistent client success stories.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a complimentary consultation to meet trainers, tour the facility, and discuss their dog’s needs. They can contact Dan Perata Training via phone or email to begin the process and receive information about program options, pricing, and availability.