Good Dog Dog Training
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- house-training
- aggression
- shyness
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
Good Dog Dog Training offers Consultations, Private Lessons, and Group Classes. Consultations are one-hour visits for specific problems like house-training, aggression, shyness, or new baby concerns. Private Lessons cover basic good manners such as leash walking, sit and down stay, and coming when called, tailored to individual needs. Group Classes range from Puppy Kindergarten to Competition Obedience, and include “fun” classes like Rally Obedience, K9 Nose Work, and Tricks.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The business has a “Pricing” page, and mentions “Consultations” and “Private Lessons” with links to pricing, but no specific rates are provided in the text.
Testimonials
“A few years ago you worked with my dog, Coors, and I for private lessons. We were living in Modesto at the time. He was a yellow lab and was probably around 7 years old when you worked with us. It was very helpful. In fact, I always meant to get in touch with you to let you know that shortly after our work together he went from being an outdoor only dog to an indoor dog. What a difference that made for all of us! He was always a great dog, but by being included in the “pack” he really began to thrive. We lost him in August of 2008 at the old age of fourteen. We were lucky to have him for so long.”
– Elise D.
About the Trainer
Good Dog Dog Training aims to help dog owners enjoy their dogs by fostering a joyful relationship. They emphasize positive training methods, initially using food rewards and then transitioning to “Real Life Rewards” so dogs don’t require constant treats. Their goal is for dogs to become happy, willing training partners.
They offer consultations for specific problems like house-training, aggression, shyness, or new baby concerns. They also provide private lessons for basic good manners such as leash walking, sit and down stay, and coming when called, tailored to individual needs.
Group classes range from Puppy Kindergarten to Competition Obedience, with “fun” classes like Rally Obedience, K9 Nose Work, and Tricks also available to keep active dogs learning. The team consists of experienced and certified instructors.
Accomplishments
The team consists of highly qualified instructors. Donna Soderstrom, the Owner and Head Instructor, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of APDT, an AKC CGC Evaluator, a STAR Puppy Evaluator, a Certified Nose Work Instructor, and an AKC Scent Work Judge. She has titled her dogs in various AKC disciplines and has been training since 1995.
Sarah Johnson, an Instructor, has been instructing group classes since 1993 and puppy classes since 1995. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Fresno State and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Tricks Evaluator. Jennifer Mangelos, also an Instructor, is ABCDT certified and an APDT member. She has been training and competing in Agility for over 14 years, with two of her Giant Schnauzers ranking in the top 10 for their breed in USDAA. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from UC Davis.
How to Get Started!
Dog owners unsure which class to choose are directed to visit the GROUP CLASSES page.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: 9am-8pm
Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- Credentialed
Associations
- APDT
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
4566 Salida Blvd, Salida, CA 95368Listing Tools for Trainers
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