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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Competition / Agility

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Equipment: 

  • Obstacle Courses

Living with Dogs offers a variety of training programs designed to help people and dogs become better life partners. Their offerings include Puppy Classes, Family Dog Classes, and specialized Dog Sports Classes such as Agility, Treibball, Scent Work, and Disc Dog.

They also provide online training options and information for private training and service dog training. The classes are structured with a “Flex Plan” and “Flex Scheduling” to offer flexibility to clients.

About the Trainer

Living with Dogs is a dog training business located in Santa Cruz County, California, established in 1999. Their mission is to help people and dogs become better life partners through various training programs.

They offer a range of classes including Puppy Classes, Family Dog Classes, and various Dog Sports Classes such as Agility, Treibball, Scent Work, and Disc Dog. They also provide online training options and information on private training and service dog training.

The business operates primarily from its Aptos training center, which features outdoor space under canopy cover, suitable for dog sports and family manners classes, with plenty of grassy areas and parking. They also offer a free video series called “Be A Better Dog Trainer Program” to provide training tips for dog owners.

Accomplishments

Living with Dogs has been located in Santa Cruz County since 1999, indicating over two decades of experience in dog training. The business also acknowledges Sandi Pensinger, a significant figure who is “no longer with us but forever in our hearts,” suggesting a legacy or foundational role.

How to Get Started!

To get started, potential clients can inquire if their dog needs training classes and then proceed to enroll. For those already enrolled, there is an option to pick a class from the calendar.

Information is available for canceling classes, understanding the Flex Plan for dog and puppy training, and exploring dog sports. The business also offers training center tours, which can be scheduled via their calendar or reserved by email, and provides a video tour of their facility.

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  • 26+ Years Experience

Contact Information

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking
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