Perfect Puppy Academy

Group classes are structured in five weekly one-hour sessions, progressing from Puppy 1 (10–18 weeks) through Puppy 3 and Adolescent/Adult 1, with advanced options like Community Canine and Canine Good Citizen preparation. In-home private training includes a 10-session package covering foundational skills from group classes, with the first session lasting 90 minutes and follow-ups at 60 minutes. Sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly based on client goals, with skill reviews and new exercises each time. All programs use positive reinforcement and include a training manual and certificate of completion.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are offered in five-week sessions with a training manual included. Private lessons are $160/hour; a 3-lesson package is $400 for one dog or $525 for two dogs. A 10-session in-home private training package costs $1,500, with the first lesson at 90 minutes and subsequent lessons at 60 minutes. Lessons for two dogs in the same household are $175/hour.

Perfect Puppy Academy is a dog training business specializing in positive reinforcement methods for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. Founded over 20 years ago, it offers group classes held in indoor and outdoor facilities in Santa Barbara and Goleta, as well as in-home private training packages. The academy focuses on socialization, basic obedience, bite inhibition, leash walking, and recall, with programs tailored to different life stages—from puppyhood through adulthood. Classes are family-friendly, encourage participation from all household members, and include a training manual. The instructor, Anne Swan, has over 18 years of experience and is certified in positive reinforcement techniques, with a veterinarian-developed curriculum and over 6,000 satisfied graduates. The business is recognized as the Best Dog Trainer in the Santa Barbara Independent’s 2023 Best of Santa Barbara® Reader’s Poll.

In-home private training is available for those unable to attend group classes, with packages ranging from single sessions to a 10-session comprehensive program. The training emphasizes building trust, clear communication, and practical skills for everyday life, with no use of punishment, choke chains, prong collars, or e-collars.

Additional offerings include specialized classes such as Canine Good Citizen preparation, Community Canine for advanced public behavior, and Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall. The academy also supports dogs preparing for therapy work or dog sports.

Anne Swan is actively involved in the Goleta Valley Dog Club and regularly attends national training seminars to stay current with best practices.

Accomplishments

Anne Swan has over 18 years of experience and has trained over 6,000 dogs and their owners. Perfect Puppy Academy was named Best Dog Trainer in the Santa Barbara Independent’s 2023 Best of Santa Barbara® Reader’s Poll. Anne regularly attends continuing education seminars with leading animal trainers worldwide and is affiliated with the Goleta Valley Dog Club. The training program is veterinarian-developed.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class descriptions and pricing on the website, then contact the academy by phone to enroll in a group class or schedule an in-home private training session. No free consultation is offered, but detailed information is available online to help determine the appropriate program.