Rav’n Dog Training

Group classes are structured in 6-week sessions with progressive levels: Puppy & Beginning Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Competition Obedience, Rally, Rally Master, Tricks/CGC, Recreational Agility, and Scentwork. Each class includes weekly new courses for practice, with limits of 6 dogs per class for agility and rally. Classes are held at two indoor facilities. Private lessons and in-home consultations are available for individualized training goals and behavior concerns.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $160–$180 for a 6-week session. Drop-in classes are $40 per dog per class. Private lessons and in-home consultations are available but pricing not specified.

Rav’n Dog Training is a dog training business based in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 1990 by Pat Rohde, a certified professional dog trainer with over 50 years of experience training dogs since 1972. They offer group classes and private lessons focused on positive, motivational methods to build strong owner-dog bonds. Services include puppy and beginning obedience, intermediate and advanced obedience, competition obedience, rally, tricks/CGC, recreational agility, and scentwork/nose work. Classes are held at two indoor facilities in Redwood City and San Carlos. Pat and her team emphasize behavior modification, recall training, loose leash walking, and socialization, using treats, toys, and praise. They also offer in-home consultations for behavior concerns and support AKC testing for CGC, trick dog, and rally titles.

The business is known for its long-standing reputation, experienced trainers like Pat Rohde and Kitty Norwood (with over 50 years of experience), and a focus on positive reinforcement techniques. They cater to all dog ages and breeds, including rescues and mixed breeds, and support both recreational and competitive dog sports.

Additional services include AKC virtual testing for rally and obedience, and training for therapy and family companionship. They do not offer boarding, grooming, walking, or pet supply sales.

Accomplishments

Pat Rohde has been training dogs since 1972, founded Rav’n Dog Training in 1990, and holds the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She has trained dogs to top-level titles in obedience, agility, rally, scentwork, barnhunt, and breed championships. Kitty Norwood has over 50 years of training experience, competed in multiple dog sports, and has dogs with Rally Championship (RACH), Rally Excellent (RAE2), and Utility titles.

How to Get Started!

Call or text Pat Rohde at (650) 740-0394 to enroll in the next 6-week session, ask about drop-ins, confirm class placement, availability, schedules, locations, or schedule a private consultation.