PetSmart Dog Training – Alviso, CA
Service area: Serves Milpitas, San Jose, and Fremont, CA, with training locations at multiple PetSmart stores in the Bay Area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs are structured as multi-week courses with group and private options. Group classes are small (4–10 dogs) and focus on foundational obedience, socialization, and behavior in distractions.
Private sessions address individual challenges. Virtual training is offered for home-based learning.
Advanced options include therapy dog training and special tricks. Each course builds skills progressively over several weeks.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not listed publicly; packages are available for combining multiple training classes. Specific rates require contacting the local store.
Testimonials
“I visited this branch in aquarium area guppies were baby fish, plants section were gross I came back empty hands”
– N/A
About the Trainer
PetSmart Dog Training offers accredited, positive reinforcement-based training classes for puppies, adult dogs, and rescue dogs. They provide group classes with 4–10 dogs per session to encourage socialization while ensuring individual attention, as well as private and virtual training options for personalized needs.
Their programs are designed to build communication and appropriate behavior at home and in public settings, with multi-week courses that allow for progressive skill development. Trainers also offer advanced training in special tricks and therapy dog preparation.
In addition to training, PetSmart provides related pet services including grooming, PetsHotel boarding, Doggie Day Camp, and veterinary care—all under one roof.
Their training approach emphasizes positive reinforcement to build confidence and trust between dogs and owners, with no use of corrections or aversive tools. Classes are held at PetSmart store locations, making them accessible and convenient for local pet owners.
Virtual training is available for those who prefer to train from home, and package deals are offered for those seeking multiple training levels.
All trainers are accredited by PetSmart and trained in positive reinforcement methods.
Accomplishments
All trainers are PetSmart Accredited Pet Trainers trained in positive reinforcement methods. PetSmart is affiliated with AKC, APDT, IAABC, IACP, and PPG, indicating alignment with industry standards.
How to Get Started!
Customers can book training sessions online through the PetSmart website or by calling their local store. No public information is provided about an initial evaluation or consultation process.
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Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- IACP
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
- Pet store
- Pet supply store
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