Furry Tail Training: For Dogs and Cats

Training programs include a 6-week Bronze Beginner Class (foundational obedience), Silver Intermediate Class (prerequisite: Bronze), and Gold Advanced Class. Also offered: one-time House Training workshop, in-home private lessons, virtual training, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, and cat behavior consulting. Programs are structured to build skills progressively, with homework and trainer support between sessions. All training uses positive reinforcement and focuses on real-world behavior improvement.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation: $69. Group classes: $210 for 6 weeks. Private lessons: $350. Virtual sessions: from $85. In-home private lessons available. Pet First Aid & CPR class: scheduled date (Feb 28, 2026). House Training workshop: $50. PayPal Pay Later available for most training packages (excludes litter box training). Scholarship program offered.

Policies

Consultation fee is credited toward any training program if enrolled. PayPal Pay Later available for flexible payments. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy stated, but follow-up support is included in many packages. Availability subject to scheduling and purchase amount for payment plans.

Furry Tail Training is a certified, science-based dog and cat training business based in Lake Elsinore, CA, offering positive reinforcement training for dogs and cats. They specialize in force-free, reward-based methods to solve common behavior issues like leash pulling, barking, potty training, reactivity, fearfulness, and resource guarding. The trainer is a Fear Free Certified Professional and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, with certifications from the Animal Behavior College for both dog and cat training. Services include group classes, private in-home lessons, virtual training, and Pet First Aid & CPR classes. They also offer a unique #iamnot program that rewards pet parents for switching from aversive tools to humane methods. Their approach emphasizes building trust, clear communication, and lifelong bonds between pets and their people.

They serve pet families in Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Menifee, and Wildomar, with mobile and in-home training available in nearby areas. All training is tailored to the pet’s personality and needs, with follow-up support included in many programs. They also provide free downloadable training resources and sell pet training tools through their Furry ReTail Store.

Furry Tail Training is licensed and insured, and offers flexible payment options through PayPal Pay Later for most training packages, making professional training more accessible to pet owners.

Accomplishments

Trainer is certified by the Animal Behavior College for both dog and cat training, Fear Free Certified Professional, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Business is licensed and insured. Offers scholarship program and #iamnot initiative to support ethical training transitions.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a $69 initial consultation to assess needs and create a customized training plan. Consultation can be scheduled via booking link and may be applied toward enrollment in any training program. Free pet training downloads and a #iamnot program are also available to help new clients get started with positive reinforcement methods.