SixPaws Dog Training

SixPaws Dog Training offers both group classes and private training sessions. Group classes, titled “Basic Obedience and Social Manners,” are divided into Level 1 for beginners and Level 2 for intermediate dogs. Level 1 is a five-week program costing $180, designed for dogs 18 weeks and older, covering fundamental skills like Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave-it, and Loose Leash walk. Level 2 builds on these skills by adding distractions and difficulty, including exercises with Sit/Down/Stand, Leash walk with Heel, and Place. Group classes are held outdoors at Juanamaria Park in Ventura, and dogs must be fully vaccinated and get along with other dogs.

Private training sessions are customized one-on-one lessons that can take place at the client’s home or a park. These sessions address both basic obedience skills and specific behavior issues such as barking, jumping, nipping, chewing, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. The process begins with an “Initial Consult and Assessment” to identify goals and evaluate the dog’s temperament, leading to a personalized training plan.

A specialized “Puppy Headstart” program is available, consisting of a puppy consult and two training sessions for puppies at 14 and 16 weeks old. This program prepares puppies to join group classes at 18 weeks by reviewing normal puppy behaviors and providing management tips.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $180 for five weekly sessions. Private training includes an initial consult for $175, single sessions for $160, a 3-pack series for $415, a 4-pack series for $520, a 5-pack series for $620, and a 6-pack series for $720. The Puppy Headstart program costs $435.

SixPaws Dog Training, owned by Veronique Pineau, offers dog training services in Ventura, California, and surrounding cities. Veronique Pineau is a UCS Certified Dog Trainer who opened her business in 2015.

Their philosophy centers on teaching owners and dogs to communicate effectively, fostering trust and mutual enjoyment. They exclusively use gentle positive reinforcement methods, ensuring each lesson is tailored to the dog’s unique personality, learning pace, and environment.

Services include group classes for basic obedience and social manners, as well as in-home private lessons for obedience training and behavior modification. Group classes are held outdoors at Juanamaria Park in Ventura, providing a real-life setting with distractions for effective learning. Private lessons can be conducted at the client’s home or a park.

Veronique assists with a range of common goals, such as building trust with recently rescued dogs and addressing anxieties. She also helps set a strong foundation for puppies, tackling issues like nipping and potty accidents. Additionally, she works on improving manners at home and in public, resolving problems like excessive barking and jumping. SixPaws Dog Training aims to help owners enjoy walks without leash pulling or reactivity, and to ensure dogs are calm and happy when home alone, addressing separation anxiety.

Accomplishments

Veronique Pineau is a UCS Certified Dog Trainer. She earned her Professional Canine Instructor Certification after completing an extensive 10-month intensive dog training program in Switzerland. This certification is accredited by the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office and the United Kennel Clubs International. The program covered various topics including recognizing illness symptoms, first aid, puppy socialization, positive reinforcement obedience, dog development, behavior (including aggression), canine language, knowledge transfer to pet parents, and an apprenticeship. Veronique is also a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She opened SixPaws Dog Training in Ventura, California, in 2015.

How to Get Started!

For private training, the first step is a meet-and-greet session, which includes an assessment of the dog and a discussion of goals. The initial consult helps determine the number of sessions needed and a customized training plan. Clients can contact SixPaws Dog Training via phone or email, or by filling out a contact form that requests information about the type of training desired, the dog’s age, breed, and name.