Trail Dog Etiquette LLC
Service area: South Lake Tahoe, CA; Lake Tahoe Basin; all corners of The Lake; Tahoe City, CA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Trail Dog Etiquette LLC offers an E-Learning Course, which functions as a digital textbook designed to improve dog behavior. The course covers techniques for loose-leash walking, reliable recall, crate/house-training, and Garmin Remote Collar training for off-leash reliability in distracting environments. It teaches the same processes and tactics used in their successful in-person training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
A limited-time offer provides a 50% discount on the Trail Dog E-Learning Course.
Testimonials
“If you’re in Tahoe and looking for a dog trainer, Sam at Trail Dog Etiquette is your guy. In just two weeks of working with Sam, we went from having a wild animal at the end of our leash to a calm, happy, attentive, and kind pup that is a pleasure to be out with. After a month, we had progressed to taking our formerly highly reactive dog back out on trails, to the dog beach with friends, and even to the public markets. Sam has revived our relationship with our rescue dog and Sam’s passion for this work shines through during every session. I truly cannot speak high enough praise for Trail Dog Etiquette!”
– Angelique Carl, with Griff, South Lake Tahoe, CA
“Sam is a reliable and trustworthy person to train your dogs with. His knowledge of a dog’s behavior is extensive, and he knows all aspects of canine care. I recommend Sam to anyone who is looking for a responsible and kind person to train your dog(s). My 2 labs are always happy to see him, and you can have confidence knowing that your loving pet is in good hands with him!”
– Debbie Sizemore, with Walter & Thunder, South Lake Tahoe, CA
“Trail Dog Etiquette is awesome! Although they are based in South Lake, we made the drive weekly from Tahoe City because our trainer, (Sam) was worth it!!! My dog Raya used to bark at everything, try to chase cars, pulled like a crazy lady on-leash, and thought it was acceptable to run up to everyone and everything. Through our training, Raya and I got to a point that I didn’t think was possible. She no longer pulls on walks, will wait politely until released to greet people/ dogs, and cars can pass by at their leisure. She and I have a much stronger bond now. If you’re looking for great dog training, look no further!”
– Brianna Duffy, with Raya, Tahoe City, CA
About the Trainer
Trail Dog Etiquette LLC is a dog training business based in South Lake Tahoe, currently focusing on providing an e-learning course. The company is traveling for the winter of 2024/2025, making their digital textbook-style e-learning course their primary offering.
This comprehensive course is designed to improve dog behavior and guarantees results. It teaches essential skills such as walking on a loose-leash, coming when called, becoming crate/house-trained, and achieving flawless reliability in open spaces through Garmin Remote Collar training.
Trail Dog Etiquette LLC claims to be the top-rated dog training service in the area, according to their Google Reviews, and has successfully helped hundreds of dogs in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Their company values emphasize including both dogs and their owners in lessons to achieve immediate results.
Accomplishments
Trail Dog Etiquette LLC is recognized as the top-rated dog training service in the South Lake Tahoe area, based on their Google Reviews. They have successfully helped hundreds of dogs improve their behavior.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by purchasing the Trail Dog E-Learning Course directly from the company’s website.

Contact Information
Hours
8am-6pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
540 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150Listing Tools for Trainers
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