Good Dawg Training LLC

Programs include Puppy Start Right, a 4-week group course for puppies 7–16 weeks old, covering socialization, basic commands, and behavior management. Each class is 1 hour per week. Puppy Yappy Hour offers supervised socialization for puppies 8–18 weeks, held on weekdays with breed-size groupings. Puppy Sniffari is a private sensory enrichment session for puppies up to 7 months. Private training is customized to individual goals, with written guides provided after each session. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and real-life application.

Pricing Summary

Private training and group classes are offered at set rates. Puppy Start Right group course costs $170 for 4 weekly 1-hour sessions and includes 4 free Puppy Yappy Hours ($40 value). Puppy Yappy Hour drop-in sessions are $10. A $40 free assessment is available and waived upon signing up for a training course. Discounts include 75% off training for a second dog during promotional periods. Treat pouches and Puppy Start Right books are available for purchase.

Policies

Unwell puppies must stay home until healthy. Proof of vaccinations required for all group programs. Right of admission is reserved for Puppy Yappy Hour. Vaccination records must be uploaded via the Booking page. A $40 assessment fee is waived when enrolling in a training course.

Good Dawg Training LLC is a dog training business based in Santa Rosa, offering customized private and group reinforcement-based training for puppies, adolescent, adult, and senior dogs. The trainer, Collette, uses only positive reinforcement methods with no force, fear, or punishment, focusing on building confidence, trust, and enrichment to meet each dog’s unique needs. Services include Puppy Start Right group classes, Puppy Yappy Hour socialization sessions, Puppy Sniffari sensory experiences, and private training tailored to individual goals. The facility features an outdoor relief area and a retail shop for enrichment tools. Training emphasizes practical, real-life application, with clients receiving step-by-step written guides and ongoing support. Collette is the only provider of the Puppy Start Right program north of the Bay Area, and her approach is designed to help dogs and owners grow together through patience, consistency, and understanding.

The business supports dogs of all sizes and backgrounds, including reactive, anxious, or rescue dogs, and offers specialized programs for socialization, leash manners, potty training, biting, and separation anxiety. Clients appreciate the small class sizes, personalized attention, and the trainer’s deep knowledge of canine behavior and early development. The facility is clean, well-organized, and designed with dog comfort and learning in mind.

Additional offerings include a blog, free resources like socialization checklists and calm music links, and a shop selling training tools such as treat pouches and clickers. Good Dawg Training has been recognized as a Neighborhood Faves winner for 2023 and 2024 and is featured in a Press Democrat article highlighting its community impact.

Accomplishments

Winner of Neighborhood Faves award for 2023 and 2024. Featured in a Press Democrat news article. Only provider of the Puppy Start Right program north of the Bay Area. 30 years of animal training experience.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a $40 free assessment to determine your dog’s needs, which is waived upon signing up for a training course. Book via the online Booking page, where you’ll complete a Dog Behavior & History Form and upload vaccination records. Choose from private sessions, Puppy Start Right group classes, or Puppy Yappy Hour.