GPP Dog Training SGV
Service area: Serves Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Monrovia, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, and Burbank in the San Gabriel Valley.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Working
- Doodles
- Large
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
Programs include Reactive Dog Training (builds confidence and reduces reactivity), Puppy Training (socialization and basic commands), Obedience Training (focus, recall, loose leash walking), and Behavior Modification (for fear and anxiety). Board & train options are 2, 3, or 4 weeks long, tailored to the dog’s needs. Private sessions occur in-home or outdoors. Daycare training combines supervised care with daily training. All programs emphasize real-world distractions and owner education.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers a free 15-minute phone consultation. A $50 behavior evaluation is required for complex issues. Private sessions are available as single sessions or a 5-session package. Board & train programs range from 2 to 4 weeks, with pricing based on duration and intensity. Daycare and boarding are offered separately without training.
Testimonials
“I put my 2 dobermans in 2 week Board and Train with Alex. My dogs came back completely different. They both now actually listen to me. They learned basic obedience: sit,down, stay, leave it, focus, break. They are both now crate trained and don’t pull on the leash which makes walking way more enjoyable. They also used to chase bunnies, squirrels, skunks, now stare at them and don’t chase them. I dont know why I waited so long to train them.”
– Client
“Alex is an excellent dog trainer, and has a great connection with dogs. My dog was puppy crazy, and super high energy. He basically ran my life with zero discipline. Alex really helped me build a better understanding of him and guided me through training. I have a better connection with my dog, and the tools to actually lead him. It’s a complete 180 and he’s so much more composed.”
– Client
“Alex was so great with Tofu (Goldendoodle). We ended up having her board him for 2 weeks to really work on his walking and general commands. We picked him up on Wednesday and are so happy with the results. We can walk him around the neighborhood without being pulled around and he listens to basic commands now.”
– Client
About the Trainer
GPP Dog Training SGV is a personalized dog training service based in Altadena, CA, serving the San Gabriel Valley area. Founded in 2024 by trainer Alex, the business specializes in balanced training that combines positive reinforcement with clear structure and boundaries to help dogs develop calm, confident behavior. Alex focuses on reactive, high-energy, fearful, and working breeds, offering tailored programs for leash reactivity, puppy training, obedience, and behavior modification. Training occurs in real-world environments like parks and sidewalks to ensure practical results. The business also offers board & train programs, private in-home sessions, and daycare training at Alex’s private residence. Additional services include pet boarding, daycare only, and pet sitting. Alex’s approach is rooted in her personal experience transforming her own reactive Doberman, Goofy, and now working with her Australian Shepherd, Hazel.
GPP Dog Training stands out for its individualized attention, as Alex works one-on-one with each dog rather than in large group facilities. Clients appreciate her compassionate, science-backed methods and the lasting behavioral changes she achieves, especially in dogs with anxiety, pulling, or reactivity issues.
Accomplishments
Alex transformed her reactive Doberman, Goofy, using balanced training, which inspired the founding of GPP Dog Training. She has helped dozens of families improve reactivity, pulling, and anxiety in their dogs. Her work is grounded in hands-on experience with high-needs dogs and continuous application of ethical, individualized methods.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss needs and receive service recommendations. For behavior modification, reactivity, or fear issues, a $50 in-person behavior evaluation is required to create a personalized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 7am-7pm
Tuesday: 7am-7pm
Wednesday: 7am-7pm
Thursday: 7am-7pm
Friday: 7am-7pm
Saturday: 7am-5pm
Sunday: 7am-5pm
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet sitter
- Dog walker
Location
363 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101Listing Tools for Trainers
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