The Canine Ranch CA

The Canine Ranch CA offers exclusively board and train programs, where dogs stay at the facility for intensive training. Programs include behavior modification, puppy foundations, working dog development, and AKC CGC preparation. After completion, owners attend an orientation and follow-up lessons to learn how to maintain training. Lifelong support is provided. Evaluation is required before enrollment. Working dog programs focus on herding, hunting, and guardian breeds using their natural drives. Puppies are raised with ENS, ESI, and Puppy Culture protocols before placement.

Pricing Summary

Initial in-person evaluation costs $150, credited toward any training program enrolled within 90 days. Board and train programs are offered with follow-up lessons, reduced-rate boarding, and lifelong support. Pricing for specific programs is not listed publicly and requires consultation. Grooming is complimentary for board and train graduates.

Policies

Boarding and grooming services are restricted to dogs previously trained at the facility. An assessment or prior training is required before boarding. Dogs must be up to date on core immunizations. The $150 evaluation fee is credited toward training if enrolled within 90 days. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

The Canine Ranch CA is a homestead-operated dog training and boarding facility located in the Sierra Foothills of Copperopolis, California. They specialize in balanced dog training methods and exclusively offer board and train programs to maximize results. Their services include personalized training for puppies, behavior modification, working dog development, and AKC Canine Good Citizen testing. Dogs receive individualized attention in a rural, ranch-style environment designed to promote calmness, confidence, and strong owner-dog bonds. Grooming is offered complimentary to board and train graduates, and they also provide PetMatRX for canine immune wellness. They emphasize ethical breeding, raising puppies with ENS, ESI, and Puppy Culture protocols, and only place dogs in homes that match their genetic and behavioral profiles.

All new clients begin with a free phone consultation or a $150 in-person evaluation, which is credited toward any enrolled training program. Boarding is restricted to dogs previously trained with them, and grooming is only available to past clients. Their training philosophy blends positive reinforcement with clear communication and consistency, focusing on lifelong behavior change and owner education through orientation and follow-up lessons.

Accomplishments

The facility breeds and trains Dutch Shepherds with documented performance titles, including PSA PDC, KNPV Police Dog 1 with Honor, and AKC HD SW Title. Dogs have earned awards in obedience and protection trials. Trainers have experience with ENS, ESI, and Puppy Culture protocols. They facilitate AKC Canine Good Citizen testing through certified evaluators.

How to Get Started!

New clients begin with a free phone consultation or an in-person evaluation lasting about one hour. The evaluation assesses the dog’s behavior, training needs, and owner goals to recommend a tailored program. The $150 evaluation fee is credited toward any training program enrolled within 90 days.