Pet Peeves Training, LLC

Pet Peeves Training offers a range of programs, all starting with a free phone consult and including lifetime support via text, phone, or email for virtual and in-person clients. Virtual Dog Training uses live video calls to train owners on various issues, including complex behaviors, with the trainer demonstrating techniques. In-Home Private Lessons are customized 1.5-hour sessions covering basic obedience, behavior problems like aggression and separation anxiety, and communication skills. The specialty Low-Level E-Collar Training is a 6-lesson in-person course focused on achieving off-leash reliability through humane e-collar use, addressing both obedience and severe behavioral issues. Board & Train is an intensive minimum 3-week boot camp conducted in the trainer’s home for behavioral overhauls, including 3 after-care sessions. The Walking Manners Group Class is a 4-week program for leash manners and appropriate socialization around other dogs and people, requiring a prior private or virtual lesson. Phone Support is available for immediate advice or urgent issues.

Pricing Summary

Virtual Dog Training: Single 1-hour lesson for $225, 3-lesson package for $600, or a 6-lesson program for $1100. An e-collar system is $199. In-Home Private Lessons: Single 1.5-hour lesson for $299, or a 3-lesson package for $749. Low-Level E-Collar Training (in-person): 6-lesson program for $1399, plus $199 + tax for the e-collar system. Phone Support: 30-minute calls for $100. Board & Train: 3 weeks for $4,500, with additional weeks at $1,500 each, plus $199 for the e-collar system. Walking Manners Group Class: 4-week class for $180. Package discounts are available for upfront payments. Unlimited free phone support is included for all in-person and virtual training clients.

Policies

Package discounts for lessons are available only when paid upfront. Training sessions are typically spaced one to two weeks apart. The Board & Train program has a minimum duration of three weeks and has limited availability, often booking months in advance. A prerequisite of at least one private or virtual lesson is required before attending the Walking Manners Group Class. Unlimited free phone support is included for all in-person and virtual training clients; otherwise, phone support is a paid service.

Pet Peeves Training, LLC, led by Laura Rice, is a dog training business specializing in problem behavior modification for the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. Laura has over two decades of experience and holds college degrees in Animal Behavior and Animal Training from the prestigious Moorpark College.

The business offers a variety of services including virtual dog training, in-home private lessons, a specialty low-level e-collar training program, and a Board & Train boot camp. They also provide a Walking Manners Group Class and phone support for urgent issues. Pet Peeves Training focuses on understanding dog psychology and emotional well-being, employing a balanced training approach that combines positive reinforcement with fair but firm guidance.

A unique advantage is their lifetime support via text, phone, or email for all virtual and in-person clients, allowing owners to send videos for ongoing guidance. They pride themselves on achieving results where other trainers have failed. Additionally, Laura offers pet boarding services as part of her Board & Train program, taking only two dogs at a time in her home, and can assist with other pet problems like cat behavior.

Accomplishments

Laura Rice, the owner, has over two decades of experience training dogs, operating Pet Peeves Training since early 2004. She is an Animal Behavior Specialist and a graduate of the prestigious Exotic Animal Training & Management Program at Moorpark College, holding college degrees in Animal Behavior and Animal Training. Her unique background includes rehabilitating a traumatized macaw and training a gibbon for medical procedures. The business also boasts 5-star ratings on Yelp.

How to Get Started!

To begin, all new clients must schedule a free 15-minute phone consult. This initial step allows clients to ask questions and determine if the service is a good fit. After familiarizing themselves with the prices, clients can schedule their consult online, and a confirmation email will be sent. Following the phone consult, clients can then proceed to book their training sessions.