SF Dog Pack
Ranked #7 in San Francisco and #146 in California
Service area: Serving all of San Francisco, CA, located in the 94110 area code, and worldwide on the internet.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
SF Dog Pack offers customized training for you and your dog. They provide individual private trainings and teach group classes for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. Training addresses a wide range of issues from barking to biting, pulling on leash to not coming when called.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Training packages start at $400 for 3 sessions.
About the Trainer
SF Dog Pack is a dog training business led by Kytha Gernatt, who has been helping San Francisco’s families and professionals have happier lives with their dogs since 1999. Kytha started as a dog walker and began using positive reinforcement methods, inspired by training her own rescued pit bull, Goldie, who had reactivity issues.
SF Dog Pack offers customized dog behavior modification and training for all breeds and ages, from puppies to adult dogs. They address a wide range of issues including barking, biting, leash pulling, and not coming when called.
Kytha provides individual private trainings and teaches group classes at Prime Paw in SF. She is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. SF Dog Pack aims to help clients and their dogs live in more peace and harmony.
Accomplishments
Kytha Gernatt has been helping dog owners since 1999. Her dog training education includes The Canine Behavior Academy (2012), The Dog Training Internship Academy (2020), The Shelter Playgroup Alliance (2023), and Michael Shikashio’s Master Course on Dog Aggression (2023). She regularly attends conferences, seminars, and lectures on dogs, learning, and scientific advancements. Kytha is a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild and THRIVE!, a dogbiz© membership for R+ trainers.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients should reach out with a brief description of the problems they are having via call, text, or email. SF Dog Pack will then speak briefly over the phone to understand needs and discuss what working with them would look like. If it seems like a fit, a time is set to begin training. A free 15-minute mini-consultation is available.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- PPG
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- LGBTQ-friendly
Other Services Offered
- Dog walker