The Hounds Grounds

The Hounds Grounds offers private training sessions focused on obedience, manners, and basic behavior (not aggression or reactivity). Their board-and-train program places dogs in a trainer’s home for 1 week or longer to learn in a natural environment, with an in-home follow-up lesson for owners. Group classes include basic obedience, AKC CGC, and specialty workshops in tracking and nose work. Training is structured around individualized plans, with ongoing weekly sessions and intensive board-and-train options.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home consultations: $165 (non-behavioral) or $180 (behavioral). Private training packages: $580 for 4 sessions, $795 for 6 sessions, $1,285 for 10 sessions. Board and train programs start at one week (pricing not listed). All sessions are one hour, once weekly. Package payments apply to sessions only if purchased within 24 hours of initial consultation.

Policies

Services are by appointment only. Office hours are Monday–Friday 9a–4p and most Saturdays 11a–3p. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

The Hounds Grounds is a dog training business in Huntington Beach, CA, offering private training, group classes, and board-and-train programs led by certified professional dog trainers with over 15 years of experience. They specialize in creating personalized training plans that focus on building a respectful, stress-free bond between dogs and their owners, using motivational and education-based methods. Their unique board-and-train program allows dogs to learn in a home environment rather than a stressful facility, promoting faster, more natural learning. They also offer canine massage therapy to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Their team includes certified trainers with expertise in obedience, scent work, rally, tracking, and behavior modification, and they serve dogs of all ages and backgrounds.

They emphasize understanding each dog’s unique personality and needs, avoiding one-size-fits-all approaches. Their trainers have trained with internationally recognized experts and maintain ongoing education. They also provide in-home consultations, group classes, and day training programs, with a focus on making training enjoyable and sustainable for both dogs and owners.

Accomplishments

Head trainer Brandi has over 15 years of experience, trained with world-renowned experts including Susan Garrett and Ivan Balabanov, is an AKC CGC Evaluator, and is certified by IACP. Vita Allison has titled over 40 dogs in AKC and other venues and is one of AKC’s first Southern California Rally judges. Steve DeTata has trained over 250 Nose Work teams, earned elite NACSW titles, and judged over 4,000 searches. Jenny is a Certified Canine Massage Therapist from Northwest School of Animal Massage and certified in Canine CPR.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must register via their online portal. After registration, they will be contacted to schedule an in-home consultation or group class. Board and train programs require dogs to be crate-trained and free of separation anxiety; crate training assistance is available prior to enrollment.