Perros and People

The General Obedience program is a 3–4 week intensive course with multiple sessions, teaching essential commands and socialization. Training is customized based on a free initial assessment. Focus is on communication without treats, understanding dog energy levels, and helping owners become consistent leaders. Programs are designed for individual dogs with specific behavioral needs, including fearfulness, reactivity, and leash pulling.

Pricing Summary

General Obedience program: $650 (3–4 weeks). Dog boarding: $35/night for dogs over 30 lbs, $30/night for dogs under 30 lbs. Dog daycare: $25/day. In Costa Rica: General Obedience program $200 (2–3 weeks), daycare $10/day. Free 1-hour assessment included.

Perros and People is a dog training business led by Ronny Vargas, a dog behavior expert who helps dog owners build lifetime relationships with their pets. The business offers a General Obedience program for $650, lasting 3–4 weeks, covering essential commands like Sit, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Down, Place, and Socialization. Training emphasizes communication without relying on treats and focuses on understanding each dog’s unique needs. Ronny also provides dog boarding at $30–$35 per night, dog daycare for $25 per day, and free 1-hour assessments to customize training plans. He works with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including timid, fearful, and overly energetic dogs, and has successfully helped rescue dogs become adoptable. Ronny speaks Spanish and tailors his approach to both dogs and their owners, stressing consistency, patience, and human education as key to success.

In addition to training, Perros and People offers affordable boarding and daycare services in San Antonio, TX, ensuring dogs receive care and socialization while owners are away. Ronny’s methods prioritize reading canine body language and helping dogs “just be a dog,” especially beneficial for misunderstood breeds like pitbulls. His clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, leash manners, and overall harmony at home.

Ronny has trained dogs in challenging situations, including those rescued from neglect, and has traveled internationally to assist with training, including in Costa Rica where he offers programs at reduced rates. His approach is praised for being patient, responsive, and highly personalized.

Accomplishments

Ronny Vargas has successfully trained rescue dogs from neglectful situations to become adoptable, including dogs that refused to leave their kennels. He has worked with extreme cases such as wild huskies and timid or overly boisterous dogs, achieving transformative results in hours. He has provided training services internationally, including in Costa Rica, and is recognized by clients for his deep understanding of canine behavior and commitment to helping every dog “just be a dog.”

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free 1-hour assessment to evaluate the dog’s behavior and needs. Following the assessment, Ronny customizes a training program tailored to the dog and owner, with sessions scheduled over 3–4 weeks for the General Obedience program. Boarding and daycare services can be booked directly after assessment or consultation.