Take the Lead Canine Coaching

Take the Lead offers structured group classes in Basic and Intermediate Obedience, held on Thursdays and Saturdays with set start dates. Private lessons are available anytime and tailored to individual needs. Training emphasizes daily practice outside of class, with a focus on leadership, leash communication, and behavior modification. All group classes prohibit dog-to-dog contact to ensure safety and focus. Canine Good Citizen testing is available. Online training is also offered.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Group classes require enrollment through their registration forms. Private lessons are available but rates are not specified. Free training is offered for newly adopted shelter dogs.

Policies

Class enrollment requires registration in advance. For in-progress classes, clients are directed to check the calendar. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but enrollment is required for all group classes and private lessons are available on an ongoing basis.

Take the Lead Canine Coaching is a professional dog training business based in Grass Valley, CA, serving Northern California from Sacramento to Chico. They offer private lessons, group classes, and online training with a focus on building a strong, respectful partnership between dog and owner through leadership and teamwork. Their philosophy centers on teaching owners to become calm, confident leaders who use consistent, dynamic reward and consequence systems to guide their dogs’ behavior. They specialize in behavior modification and do not allow dog-to-dog contact during classes to ensure safety and effective socialization. They also provide free training for newly adopted shelter dogs and have developed their own proprietary training collar designed for effective, humane communication. Their approach emphasizes daily practice, mindfulness, and real-world application to create well-behaved, confident dogs.

They offer Basic and Intermediate Obedience group classes on weekdays and weekends, with private lessons available year-round. Their training methods combine positive reinforcement with leash pressure and energy-based corrections, avoiding tools like retractable leashes and discouraging dog park use. They prioritize safety, clear communication, and long-term behavioral change over quick fixes.

In addition to training, they promote safe alternatives to dog parks like SniffSpot and offer Canine Good Citizen testing. Their team has over 13 years of experience handling all types of behavioral issues, from reactivity and fearfulness to leash pulling and separation anxiety.

Accomplishments

Over 13 years of experience dealing with all behavioral issues. Developed and manufactured their own proprietary training collar. Provide free training for shelter dogs. Have trained multiple dogs to become well-behaved family companions and CGC graduates.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can enroll in group classes via online registration forms or schedule private lessons directly. Free training is available for newly adopted shelter dogs. The first step is to review class schedules, choose a program, and complete the enrollment form.