PetSmart Dog Training – Ontario, CA

Training programs are structured over several weeks with weekly sessions. Group classes include 4–10 dogs and focus on socialization and obedience. Private sessions are customized. Virtual training mirrors in-person structure and is delivered online. Advanced options include therapy dog training and special tricks.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; customers must contact their local PetSmart store for rates. Package deals are available for combining multiple training classes.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are publicly stated.

PetSmart Dog Training offers accredited dog training services for puppies, adult dogs, and rescues using positive reinforcement methods. They provide both group and private training classes, as well as virtual training options for home convenience. Group classes are small (4-10 dogs) to ensure personalized attention while allowing dogs to practice socialization around distractions. Training programs are structured over several weeks to allow for skill practice and progressive learning. Advanced options include special tricks and therapy dog training. In addition to training, PetSmart offers related services such as grooming, PetsHotel boarding, Doggie Day Camp, and veterinary care at many locations.

Accredited Pet Trainers lead all sessions, emphasizing positive reinforcement to build behavior that benefits both pets and owners. Training is available at multiple PetSmart store locations in Southern California, including Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland.

Virtual training is available for those preferring remote instruction, and package deals are offered for clients seeking multiple training levels.

All training is conducted at PetSmart facility locations or online, with no in-home training offered.

PetSmart Dog Training is not a standalone business but a service offered within PetSmart retail stores, staffed by their accredited trainers.

Trainers are certified through PetSmart’s internal accreditation program, though specific external certifications are not listed.

Services are available at multiple PetSmart locations across Southern California, with consistent hours across most locations.

No free initial consultation is advertised.

Pricing details are not publicly listed and require contacting a local store.

Group classes are held over multiple weeks, with each session building on prior skills. Private sessions are tailored to individual needs. Virtual training mirrors the structure of in-person classes but is delivered online.

The training focuses on basic obedience, puppy training, leash pulling, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, potty training, and recall. Advanced skills include therapy dog training and special tricks.

Classes are open to puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs. No specific dog types or breeds are excluded.

Related services include pet grooming, boarding, day camp, and veterinary care—all available at the same locations.

No insurance information is provided.

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are publicly stated.

To get started, customers must locate a nearby PetSmart store offering training and book a class or session online or by phone.

One testimonial is provided: “Genevieve is awesome!”

No years of experience are explicitly stated for the business or trainers.

Contact and booking are handled through the PetSmart store locator and individual store phone numbers.

Training is available on weekdays and weekends, with morning, afternoon, and evening hours depending on store location.

Only positive reinforcement is used.

No equipment is specified beyond the implied use of food and clickers in positive reinforcement training.

Program types include family dog training and therapy dog training.

Program specialties include basic obedience, puppy training, leash pulling, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, potty training, and recall.

Languages spoken are not specified, but services are offered in English-speaking regions.

Certifications are listed as “Accredited Pet Trainers” under PetSmart’s internal program; no external certifications like CPDT-KA or IAABC are mentioned.

No professional associations like AKC or APDT are listed.

Other services include pet grooming, pet boarding, dog daycare, and veterinary care.

Service area includes Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and surrounding areas in Southern California.

Booking is done through the PetSmart store locator or by calling individual store numbers.

Phone numbers are listed per location.

Addresses are provided for each training location.

No social media URLs are provided.

Accomplishments

Trainers are accredited through PetSmart’s internal program. No external credentials, awards, or education details are provided.

How to Get Started!

Customers must locate a nearby PetSmart store offering training and book a class or session online or by phone.