Train the Bay

Train the Bay offers 4-week group classes held in-person at their training center, with some options available online. Programs include Basic Skills, Canine Good Citizen preparation, Puppy Start-Up, Leash Walking, Reactivity Management, and Clicker Training workshops. Each class includes structured sessions with hands-on practice. Private consultations are conducted via Zoom and may require video submissions. Virtual Home Manners is an online evaluation program aligned with AKC standards.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are offered at set session rates; private consultations and online seminars have fixed prices (e.g., $30 for 75-minute online seminars). AKC evaluations and behavior consults are priced separately. No package pricing details are publicly listed.

Train the Bay is a dog training program operated by Berkeley Humane, established in 1985, offering proven, reward-based training methods to over 30,000 families. They provide group classes, private consultations, and online seminars focused on building cooperative relationships between dogs and their guardians using humane, science-backed techniques. Their programs include Basic Skills, Canine Good Citizen preparation, Puppy Start-Up, Leash Walking, Reactivity Management, and Clicker Training workshops. They also offer Virtual Home Manners evaluations and Feline Focus seminars for cat owners. Classes are held at their training center in Berkeley, with some options available via Zoom. Their philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement and aligns with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position on humane training.

They serve dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors—and offer specialized programs for adolescent dogs, reactive dogs, and families seeking basic manners. Their trainers provide individualized attention in small class sizes, and they also offer AKC Trick Evaluations and behavior consultations. Train the Bay does not offer dog grooming, boarding, walking, or other pet services beyond training and behavior support.

Train the Bay is part of a larger animal welfare organization, Berkeley Humane, which reinforces their commitment to ethical, compassionate training practices.

Accomplishments

Established in 1985, Train the Bay has trained over 30,000 families. They are affiliated with Berkeley Humane and align with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s humane training guidelines. They offer AKC-recognized evaluations and programs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can browse available classes and consultations on the website, then register directly through provided links. Behavior consultations require submitting information and possibly videos prior to the Zoom session. Virtual Home Manners evaluations require downloading AKC forms and submitting them for review.