Pack Leader Dog Training

Two main programs: 1) Foundation – 2.5-hour in-home session with follow-up, personalized tools, and lifetime support; 2) Board & Train – 5–20 days of intensive 1:1 training at the facility, including boarding, home follow-up, videos, equipment, and public exposure. Both include owner education, behavior analysis, and lifelong access to support resources. Remote consultations available for foundational guidance.

Pricing Summary

Foundation in-home training: $450 (includes 2.5-hour session, 1-hour follow-up, training packet, lifetime support, and access to “DOG CALMING CODE”). Board and train programs range from $1,500 to $4,500 based on duration (5–20 days) and severity of behavior issues. Payment plans available. Additional dogs and mileage may incur extra fees, agreed upon in advance.

Policies

Additional dogs and mileage charges may apply but are only added after prior agreement. Board and train programs require the Foundation training as a prerequisite. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Pack Leader Dog Training, LLC, led by certified professional dog behaviorist Steven James, offers in-home and facility-based dog training services in northern California. Steven combines canine psychology and operant conditioning to help owners build calm, obedient dogs through positive, force-free methods. Services include foundational in-home training, board-and-train programs (5–20 days), remote consultations, and lifetime email/phone support. Training addresses behavioral issues like leash pulling, barking, reactivity, jumping, separation anxiety, and aggression. Clients receive personalized action plans, training notes, equipment, videos, and access to the “DOG CALMING CODE” resource. Steven also provides dog boarding, day training, and access to an obstacle/agility course at his ranch. His approach emphasizes owner education so families can maintain long-term success with their dogs.

Steven is a former high school science teacher with international experience working with dogs in Mexico, Ecuador, Germany, and Scotland. He tailors training to all breeds, ages, and sizes, and supports families with multiple dogs. Programs are designed to create lasting behavioral change without fear, force, or bribery.

Additional services include dog daycare, pet boarding, and agility training at his facility. Remote consultations are now available for clients outside his immediate service area.

Accomplishments

Steven James is a certified professional dog behaviorist and former high school science teacher. He has trained dogs internationally in Mexico, Ecuador, Germany, and Scotland. Pack Leader Dog Training has received recognition from LuxLife Magazine.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free transformation session scheduled via Calendly. Clients complete a form with dog details, then book a consultation to assess needs and choose a program (in-home, board & train, or remote). A personalized plan is created after the initial evaluation.