No Bones About It
Service area: Serves Marin County including Mill Valley, Tiburon, Sausalito, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Ross, and parts of San Francisco.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- puppy
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Day Training
- Video Calls
- Private Lessons
- consultation
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
Puppy Day School runs Tuesday–Thursday for 4, 6, or 8 weeks, with 4–5 puppies per group. Each day includes structured training, socialization, and play in a home environment. Clients receive weekly video reviews, a training handbook, and a final in-home handover session. Jump Start Consultations are 75–90 minutes and cover home setup, routines, housetraining, biting, socialization, and whether day school is appropriate. Board and Train is offered as an alternative but is not the primary model.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Puppy Day School packages range from $2,900 for a 4-week program (12 days) to $5,250 for an 8-week program (24 days). Jump Start Consultations are $150 for a 75–90 minute session. Pricing is structured as fixed packages with no hourly rates. Payment is required upfront for packages.
Testimonials
“Ally’s Puppy Day School saved our sanity! As first-time puppy owners, we were completely overwhelmed with housetraining, sleeping schedules and basic good behaviors. We didn’t know where to start. Ally was recommended to us by a friend and she honestly changed the course of our life with Grover. She taught Grover so much – from house training to basic commands, and she socialized him by exposing him to the other puppies in his program as well as her own dogs. He learned how to play with dogs of all sizes and ages and he has been a well-behaved (for the most part?), very social little guy ever since. I can’t recommend Ally highly enough. She is wonderful!”
– Julie S., Tiburon
“Much to our chagrin, we were ill equipped to handle a pup full time but, thanks to Ally’s wonder-ful 3-day-a-week Puppy Day School, we were able to keep our dear Gracie. We’ve all thrived ever since!”
– Mary C., Mill Valley
“I needed help with my puppy and visited several “day care” places. I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t leave my tender, impressionable little guy in a dog mosh pit. Luckily I found Ally. She cares for Rocco like he is her own dog. Sometimes I worry she will not return him to me because she loves him so much, but that never happens. She is always on time and on schedule; and she is very flex-ible and a great communicator. I give my highest recommendation to Ally Stoops and No Bones About It!”
– Mary G., Tam Valley
About the Trainer
No Bones About It is a dog training business based in Marin County, California, founded and operated by Ally Stoops, a trainer with over 25 years of experience. The business specializes in puppy training through a unique day school model, where puppies spend their weekdays in a home-based environment rather than a kennel or facility. Ally provides structured, science-backed, positive reinforcement training focused on housetraining, biting, chewing, socialization, and basic manners. Clients benefit from weekly coaching videos, a comprehensive training handbook, and a home handover session to ensure consistency. The program is designed for busy families who want professional support without removing their puppy from the home overnight. Ally also offers Jump Start Consultations for new puppy owners to prepare for arrival or troubleshoot early challenges. Her approach emphasizes calm, safe socialization with small groups of 4–5 puppies, and she avoids force, fear, or harsh equipment. She supports puppies from 10 weeks to 5 months old, with occasional exceptions.
In addition to day school, No Bones About It offers Board and Train services as an alternative, though Ally promotes day school as the superior model for building owner-dog bonds and enabling real-time feedback. She is deeply involved in ongoing education and stays current with modern dog training science.
Ally trains in her home in Mill Valley, which features a secure, nature-rich outdoor space, and serves clients across Marin County and parts of San Francisco.
She also provides ongoing support through video reviews and direct communication, ensuring clients can apply training techniques at home effectively.
Accomplishments
Ally Stoops has been training dogs for over 25 years and has supported thousands of puppy owners in Marin County. She is recognized as a sought-after trainer for her patient, fun, and effective methods. She regularly attends dog training and behavior events to stay current with modern practices.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can book a Jump Start Consultation to discuss their puppy’s needs and determine the best training path. After the consultation, they may enroll in a Puppy Day School package. Enrollment is done by phone or email, with no online booking system.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Associations
- APDT
- IAABC
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Dog day care center
Location
760 Cabin Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941Listing Tools for Trainers
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