Good Dog Dog Training

Training is structured in progressive levels: Puppy Kindergarten (9-14 weeks), Tweens 1 (14 weeks–7 months), and Tweens 2 (16 weeks–10 months), followed by Essential Skills A and B, Intermediate Obedience, and Competition Obedience. Fun classes include Rally, K9 Nose Work, and Tricks. Each group class is weekly for 4 weeks with clear curriculum milestones. Virtual classes mirror in-person content with video lessons, email support, and 6-month access to materials. Behavior consultations address specific issues like aggression, fear, or house-training.

Pricing Summary

Private consultations are offered as one-hour sessions with pricing listed on their Pricing page. Group classes are 4-week programs with fees listed per session. Virtual classes are $60 for a 4-week program. Pricing details are available on their website without public flat rates listed. No package discounts or membership fees are mentioned.

Policies

Dogs must have core vaccinations (parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis) and rabies if over 18 weeks. Puppies with vaccinations in progress are permitted with veterinary proof. Vaccination records are strictly enforced. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated on the website.

Good Dog Dog Training is a professional dog training business led by certified trainers Donna Soderstrom and Sarah Johnson, offering positive reinforcement-based training for dogs of all ages. They provide private lessons, group classes, and virtual consultations focused on building happy, willing training partners using food rewards initially and transitioning to Real Life Rewards. Their programs include Puppy Kindergarten, Tweens 1 and 2, Essential Skills obedience, Intermediate and Competition Obedience, Rally, K9 Nose Work, and Tricks. They specialize in behavior modification for fearfulness, resource guarding, reactivity, and leash pulling, with a strong emphasis on early socialization and impulse control. Their facility is clean, safe, and designed for puppies with incomplete vaccinations. They also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen and Urban CGC certification preparation.

Trainers have decades of combined experience, advanced certifications, and compete in obedience, agility, and scent work. They prioritize science-based, reward-focused methods and avoid punitive tools. Their curriculum is structured, with clear progression from puppy to advanced levels, and they provide weekly take-home materials and personalized feedback.

Virtual classes include video lessons, email support, and optional video submissions for review. They serve clients in Modesto and surrounding areas, with flexible scheduling across weekdays and weekends, including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.

Accomplishments

Donna Soderstrom is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, AKC CGC and STAR Puppy Evaluator, AKC Scent Work Judge, and has titled dogs in conformation, obedience, rally, herding, draft, and scent work. Sarah Johnson has been training since 1993, holds a B.S. in Animal Science, and is an AKC CGC and Tricks Evaluator. Jennifer Mangelos is an ABCDT-certified trainer with two Giant Schnauzers ranked in the top 10 in USDAA agility. All instructors attend annual international seminars and continue professional education.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class offerings on the Group Classes page, then book via the Class Schedule & Booking page. For private consultations or virtual sessions, clients can contact via email or phone to schedule an initial assessment. No free consultation is offered.