Sniff Squad Dog Training #2
Ranked #6 in Santa Barbara and #215 in California
Service area: Santa Barbara & Goleta CA
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
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
Sniff Squad Dog Training offers several programs including Dog Daycare, Board & Train, Private Training, and Day Training Camp.
Dog Daycare operates Monday through Friday for a minimum of 5 hours, including free pick-up and drop-off between 10am-11:30am and 4pm-5:30pm respectively. It features structured socialization and play in small packs, with a maximum of 10 dogs per day.
The Board & Train program runs Monday through Friday, with optional Saturday and Sunday stays, providing overnight boarding, obedience, behavior modification, socialization, and exercise. It includes one human session per week on Fridays at 4:30pm or 5:45pm, accommodates a maximum of 2 dogs per night, and offers pick-up and drop-off for an additional charge. Puppies (4 months+) and adult dogs are welcome, provided they are fully vaccinated.
Private Training sessions are 60 minutes long, available Monday to Thursday at 4:15pm or 5:30pm, and Saturday/Sunday at 10:30am. These sessions focus on obedience and behavior modification and can take place at the Sniff Squad Training Studio or another relevant location.
The Day Training Camp, a popular program, is an all-day obedience training camp available Monday through Friday, including pick-up and drop-off. Training occurs at the Sniff Squad Training Studio and public places, incorporating structured socialization, obedience, and behavior modification.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Dog Daycare is priced at $45/Day or $650 for unlimited monthly access. Board & Train costs $250/Day with a 5-day minimum. Private Training sessions are $135/Session, with packages available: Basic (6 Sessions) for $780, Intermediate (9 Sessions) for $1100, and Advanced (12 Sessions) for $1440. Day Training Camp requires a 2-week minimum, costing $165/day for 2 weeks (10 days) or $150/day for 3+ weeks (15+ days).
About the Trainer
Sniff Squad Dog Training is owned and operated by Todd, a passionate dog trainer dedicated to improving the lives and behavior of dogs and their relationships with their humans. Todd aims to help owners understand their dogs better, teaching essential skills and fostering a strong communication foundation to build an unbreakable bond.
He teaches obedience and behavior through body language, poise, and technique, encouraging engagement in play and exercise to enrich both lives. By instilling a balance of appropriate structure, obedience, play, and affection, Sniff Squad helps owners raise the dog they’ve always wanted.
Todd employs a balanced training approach, utilizing all four quadrants of K9 learning theory, which includes both reward-based training and consequences. The process is comprehensive and fair, emphasizing compassion and understanding for each individual dog’s optimal learning style to develop a healthy relationship of cooperation, mutual respect, and love. Todd has gained experience around the world, including working at a cage-free dog athletic club, teaching abroad, directing events in the US, and starting a dog adventure daycare business.
Accomplishments
Todd is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara. He has gained experience around the world with both dogs and humans throughout his life and career. This includes working at a cage-free dog athletic club, teaching abroad, directing events in the US, and starting a dog adventure daycare business.
How to Get Started!
Clients can begin by booking a free consultation or evaluation.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service