Dog Genie

Private training is offered in flexible, scheduled sessions (in-person or online) with options for single or bundled hours. Group classes are 5-week programs focused on basic skills and manners using clicker training. Programs emphasize positive reinforcement, mental stimulation, and behavior modification for puppies, adult dogs, and reactive or fearful dogs. All training is tailored to the dog’s individual needs and personality.

Pricing Summary

Private training: Single session $199, 4-pack $675 (4 hours), 6-pack $955 (6 hours). Puppy 360 single session: ~$249. Group classes are offered in 5-week sessions with no listed pricing on the site.

Dog Genie is a positive reinforcement dog training business founded by Genie Tuttle, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with over 20 years of experience. They offer private training sessions and group classes in Camarillo, California, serving Ventura County including Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, and Ventura. Their approach is grounded in modern canine learning science, emphasizing mental stimulation, exercise, consistency, and building trust between dogs and owners. Services include basic obedience, puppy training, behavior modification, K9 Nose Work, clicker training, and tricks. They also provide live online private lessons and have developed enrichment programs for shelter dogs. Genie is a mentor trainer for the Animal Behavior College and a former blogger for Dog Star Daily. The business focuses exclusively on humane, reward-based methods and avoids aversive tools or corrections.

Dog Genie’s training programs are designed to respect each dog’s individual personality and core needs, helping owners create lasting bonds through positive communication. They offer flexible scheduling with single sessions or bundled packages for private training, and structured 5-week group classes. Their instructors are continuously educated in the latest behavioral science, attending workshops on aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and scent work.

They serve families, professionals, and shelter advocates, with a strong reputation for helping fearful, reactive, and rescue dogs thrive. Clients praise Genie’s patience, personalized attention, and ability to transform difficult behaviors into positive outcomes.

No other pet services like grooming, boarding, or walking are offered—Dog Genie specializes solely in training and behavior consulting.

Accomplishments

Genie Tuttle has been voted Best Dog Trainer in Ventura County for 7 consecutive years (2019–2025). She holds CPDT-KA certification since 2006 and is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). She is a Full Member of the Pet Professional Guild and Professional Member of the APDT. She was the first Certified Dognition Evaluator in California and launched two successful shelter enrichment programs at Ventura County Animal Services. She has a Bachelor’s in Communication and ongoing continuing education in canine behavior science.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by selecting a private training package or group class from the website. Interested clients can contact via the online form or schedule directly through the booking links provided for private lessons and group classes.