Doggie Do Good

Doggie Do Good offers three primary programs: Doggie Camp (a 3–4 week intensive board-and-train program), Private Lessons (one-on-one training at the client’s home or facility), and Service Dog Training (customized training for individuals with disabilities). Doggie Camp includes daily training, progress updates with photos, and a 4.5-hour graduation session for owners to learn commands and maintenance techniques. Private Lessons are scheduled on the client’s timeline. Service Dog programs include dog selection, task-specific training, and team matching. All programs emphasize behavior modification and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Services require a consultation with a program representative, and payment is made via credit card upon scheduling confirmation. One review mentions a 21-day Doggie Camp costing over $3,500, suggesting high-end pricing for intensive programs.

Policies

Services are paid via credit card upon scheduling confirmation. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. The business operates seven days a week, including holidays, with training hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM and phone hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Doggie Do Good is a full-service dog training facility located in Arroyo Grande, California, offering customized training solutions for dogs of all ages and behavioral needs. They provide private lessons, group classes, board-and-train programs called Doggie Camp, and specialized service dog training. Their facility includes boarding and daycare services, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners. The business is led by Sandy Sandberg, an animal behavior specialist with over 30 years of experience working with a wide range of animals, including elephants, big cats, dolphins, and dogs at prestigious institutions like SeaWorld and the Santa Barbara Zoo. Doggie Do Good emphasizes personalized training plans, frequent owner updates during boarding, and hands-on graduation sessions to ensure owners can maintain their dog’s progress. They specialize in resolving severe behavioral issues including aggression, reactivity, biting, jumping, and separation anxiety.

Their Doggie Camp program is their most popular offering, designed for busy owners who want intensive, facility-based training. Clients receive photo and video updates during their dog’s stay and participate in extended graduation sessions to learn how to reinforce training at home. They also offer service dog training tailored to individuals with disabilities, including epilepsy and psychiatric needs, and match clients with suitable dogs. The facility operates seven days a week, including holidays, with training hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

While most testimonials praise the transformative results and compassionate staff, one review alleges the use of e-collars (shock collars) without full disclosure, raising concerns about training methods. The business does not explicitly state its training philosophy in its marketing materials, though it promotes “positive” outcomes and “passion for animals.”

Accomplishments

Sandy Sandberg, founder and animal behavior specialist, has over 30 years of experience working with hundreds of animal species at SeaWorld, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, and the Animal Behavior and Training Associates center. She has trained service dogs for over 10 years and founded Doggie Do Good in 1998. The facility has placed numerous service dogs and graduated hundreds of dogs from its Doggie Camp program.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a time to chat with a program representative via phone or online form. After discussing needs, a service request is processed, and scheduling is confirmed with payment via credit card.