Wet Noses Dog Training

Wet Noses offers three main training programs: Puppy Kindergarten (5 private 1-hour sessions covering potty training, biting, crate training, and socialization), Basic Puppy Obedience (for 4–6 month olds focusing on impulse control and foundational commands), and Puppy Play School (weekly group socialization sessions for puppies under 6 months with up to 6 participants). Obedience training is available for dogs 6 months and older. Board & train programs are offered in a home-like setting. All programs are customized, with sessions scheduled at the client’s convenience.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website. Programs include 5 private one-hour coaching sessions for Puppy Kindergarten, weekly Puppy Play School groups, and board & train options. Custom pricing is provided during free consultation.

Policies

Family members are welcome to attend sessions. Sessions are private and scheduled at the client’s convenience. Puppies must have received their third round of vaccines to join Puppy Play School. The training yard is disinfected weekly with antimicrobial solutions targeting parvovirus, distemper, and other pathogens. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Wet Noses Dog Training is a certified professional dog training business based in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, led by Jenny Dennis, CPDT-KA. Jenny specializes in puppy kindergarten, early socialization, and obedience training for dogs from infancy through adulthood, using a positive-focused, balanced approach. She offers private one-on-one coaching sessions and board & train programs in a safe, sanitized outdoor training yard in Lake Balboa. Her programs are designed to prevent lifelong behavioral issues by starting training early—even before a puppy comes home—and include potty training, crate training, biting control, socialization, and recall. She also runs weekly Puppy Play School group sessions for puppies under 6 months to build confidence and social skills in a controlled environment. Jenny provides video recordings of sessions to help owners reinforce training at home, and she emphasizes consistency across all household members. She does not use impersonal kennels for boarding; instead, dogs stay in a home-like setting. Her training philosophy is grounded in behavioral psychology, and she believes no dog is too old or too young to learn.

In addition to training, Wet Noses offers dog boarding, a shop for training supplies, and free consultations to help dog owners choose the right program based on their dog’s age and needs. Jenny is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and has trained puppies for Guide Dogs of America, bringing extensive hands-on experience to her clients.

Accomplishments

Jenny Dennis holds CPDT-KA certification and earned a degree in Behavioral Psychology. She trained puppies for Guide Dogs of America and was mentored by two local trainers in the San Fernando Valley. She is a proud member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and has helped hundreds of families across Southern California raise well-behaved dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can start with a free consultation to determine the best program based on their dog’s age and needs. For Puppy Play School, an evaluation is required to assess the puppy’s readiness before enrollment.