SF Puppy Prep
Service area: Served in San Francisco and surrounding urban areas, focused on city-dwelling puppy owners needing training for urban environments.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- puppy
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Day Training
- Group Classes
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Prep School is an all-day, immersive program for puppies 8–18 weeks old, combining training, socialization, and play. Group classes are science-based and focus on foundational skills for owners and puppies. Outdoor Education is an advanced program for adolescent dogs, training in real-world urban settings. Puppy Socials offer supervised play sessions for social development. Private training provides one-on-one support for shy, reactive, or behaviorally challenged puppies. Daycare (Itty Bitty Doggy City) is tailored for small dogs under 20 lbs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private training is priced at $165 per session. Program pricing details are available on their website, with packages offered for Prep School, group classes, and daycare. Pricing varies by program length and intensity.
Testimonials
“I have been working with SF puppy prep for almost a year now for my puppy Betty… The training and support we’ve received for her and us as new puppy parents has been incredible. Everywhere we go we receive compliments about how well behaved and well adjusted she is.”
– Shabnam Mokhtarani
“Thanks to the amazing trainers from the Dayschool and Puppy Fundamentals class, our goldendoodle Rosie has blossomed from a timid pup terrified of other dogs to a confident girl who loves all people and dogs!”
– Rena Nishijima
“We had such a wonderful experience with SF Puppy Prep! Our pup Hazy started attending puppy socials… We learned so much and felt consistently supported by the entire staff.”
– Samantha Sebastian
About the Trainer
SF Puppy Prep is a premier puppy training school in San Francisco offering all-day training and socialization for puppies aged 8–18 weeks through their flagship Prep School program. They also provide group classes, puppy socials, outdoor education for adolescent dogs, private training, and small dog daycare (Itty Bitty Doggy City). Their approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, science-based methods, and joyful, supervised play to build confidence and social skills. They emphasize partnership with owners through parent-teacher conferences and in-home support, helping families navigate urban living with well-adjusted dogs. Their team is highly experienced and deeply committed to early intervention, ensuring puppies develop lifelong manners and emotional resilience.
They specialize in preventing reactivity, fearfulness, and biting through early socialization and structured learning. Their outdoor education program takes training into real-world city environments, helping adolescent dogs handle distractions and build reliability. All programs are designed to strengthen the human-dog bond and empower owners with practical tools for success at home.
Accomplishments
They have received 95+ Google reviews with consistent praise for their expertise, flexibility, and impact on puppy development. Trainers are highlighted for their deep knowledge, compassionate approach, and ability to support first-time owners. No civil judgments or animal cruelty convictions exist against staff.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with the lead trainer to determine the best program for their puppy. The consultation helps match the puppy’s needs with the appropriate program and addresses any concerns.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Associations
- APDT
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
Location
251 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Listing Tools for Trainers
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