Patrick Canine Training

Patrick Canine offers four board and train programs: Puppy Basic Obedience (4–8 months, 2 weeks), Youngster Intermediate (8–12 months, 3 weeks), Adult Advanced Obedience (1+ years, 4 weeks), and Adult Off-Lead Advanced (18+ months with prior training, 3 weeks). Programs include on-site command learning followed by field proofing in real-world environments. Command sets include sit, down, stay, heel, come, leave it, wait, off, and more. Owners attend a mandatory cross-training workshop at program completion to learn maintenance techniques. Continued support is offered via email and phone.

Pricing Summary

Training costs $600 per week with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Boarding is $42 per night for a single dog. Additional services include departure baths ($20–$30), grooming ($14–$38), private exercise ($16–$28), swim trips ($25–$28), beach trips ($50), and transportation fees ranging from $30 to $120 depending on location. Medication administration is $1–$8 per dose.

Policies

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for training programs. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Transportation is fixed-rate based on location, and boarding rates are charged per night with optional add-ons.

Patrick Canine Training is a dog training facility located in Two Rock Valley, Petaluma, California, offering board and train programs designed for dog owners who lack the time or ability to train their dogs themselves. Their training programs are intensive, with durations ranging from two to four weeks depending on the dog’s age and prior training, and include obedience commands such as sit, stay, heel, come, leave it, and more. Training occurs on-site and includes field proofing in urban and rural environments like downtown areas, parks, shopping centers, beaches, and forest trails to ensure real-world reliability. Owners must attend a cross-training workshop at the end of the program to learn how to maintain their dog’s training. The facility also provides social instructional boarding, private exercise options including trail hikes, beach trips, and swimming in a five-acre swim center, as well as grooming and transportation services. Patrick Canine has been operating since 1978 and emphasizes a structured, leadership-based approach where dogs learn to be subordinate and responsive to human guidance.

In addition to training, they offer boarding, grooming, and optional activities like group and private swims, trail hikes, and play sessions. Transportation is available for clients in the Bay Area, including Petaluma, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, and beyond. The facility is set on a 90-acre ranch with fenced, heated, and cooled indoor dens and outdoor runs, designed for safety and comfort.

While many clients praise the facility for its beautiful grounds, attentive staff, and successful training outcomes, one review reports a serious incident involving dental injury during boarding, raising concerns about oversight and care during non-training stays.

Accomplishments

Patrick Canine has been operating since 1978 and has successfully graduated thousands of dogs. The facility is located on a 90-acre ranch and has maintained a long-standing reputation in the Bay Area for training and boarding services.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to tour the facility and schedule an appointment to meet staff. Training programs begin with placement based on the dog’s age, background, and training history, followed by a mandatory owner workshop at program completion.