Grateful Pets
Service area: Serves Valley Ford and surrounding areas in Sonoma County, California, between Petaluma and Bodega Bay.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Potty Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs are designed around the relationship between pet and owner, using humane, reward-based methods. Programs range from basic obedience and housebreaking to advanced skills in field, show, and family protection. Training is conducted on-site at their facility with access to large pastures. Clients are encouraged to participate, and training techniques are adaptable to real-world environments like city streets, vet visits, and interactions with other animals and children.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Prices are customized based on individual needs; free estimates available upon request. Specific training packages and rates are not listed online and require a phone consultation.
Testimonials
We have worked with Les since our dog Luna was 8wks old. Les has guided us each step of the way. Luna is now 11 months and is turning out to be an amazing dog. He has taught her and us all the basic commands and was always a phone call or email away if we needed help with anything in between lessons. His training techniques can be applied anywhere from busy city streets to vet visits to encounters with other animals and children. Les even helped with the introduction between our 10 year old yorkie mix and Luna. I loved how caring he was toward Luna during training. Les even encouraged us to bring my 8 year old nephew to training as well, which has paid off amazingly with the twos relationship. Asa and I highly recommend anyone needing with help training any dog from puppy or older to check out Les at grateful Pets. thank you so much Les!!!
– Asa
I have taken my dogs to Sheryl for many years. She is amazing as a groomer. I highly recommend her. In addition her husband Les is a dog trainer. I hired him a few years ago when I adopted a new dog and already had 2 at home. He helped teach me how to introduce a new dog into my home. They are an amazing team. Check them out.
– Client
We are so grateful for Grateful Pets! Sheryl and Les took excellent care of our dog during an extended stay over the holidays. We checked out a few places in the area and are so glad we chose Grateful Pets. It was a perfect fit for us and we will definitely be coming back for daycare and overnights in the future.
– Client
About the Trainer
Grateful Pets is a family-owned dog training, boarding, and grooming business located in Valley Ford, California, with 25 years of experience serving dog owners in Sonoma County. Their training programs focus on humane, reward-based methods that build a strong bond between pets and owners, using praise and positive motivation rather than fear. They offer training for all levels—from basic obedience and potty training to advanced skills like field work, show training, and family protection. Their facility features large pastures for exercise, 24-hour supervision with owners living on-site, and a calm, caring environment. In addition to training, they provide pet boarding in private runs with pasture access, expert grooming for all breeds including hand scissoring, and specialized care for pets with dietary or medical needs.
The team, led by Les and Sheryl, is known for personalized attention, helping families integrate new dogs, manage reactivity, and train puppies. They encourage family involvement in training and have helped clients with multi-dog households, senior dogs, and behavioral challenges. Their approach is designed to create happier, calmer dogs with reduced stress and anxiety, and they offer a free training evaluation to get started.
Accomplishments
Grateful Pets has been providing dog training, boarding, and grooming services for 25 years. The team has developed expertise in non-toxic parasite control, skin and coat conditioning, and managing multi-dog households and behavioral challenges.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free training evaluation. Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to schedule an assessment and discuss their dog’s specific needs.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-12pm
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
Location
14655 CA-1, Valley Ford, CA 94972Listing Tools for Trainers
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