Xaviers Training

Xaviers Training offers various programs. The Single Group Class is a 1-hour session for $45, suitable for those new to the trainer or as a refresher for basic obedience, also good for socialization. The Four Group Classes package costs $140 for 4 one-hour sessions, covering essential basic obedience like eye contact, sit, stay, place, heel, come, on-leash walking, and socializing, incorporating obstacles and games.

For personalized attention, there are Four Personal Classes at Store for $290 (4 sessions, 45 min each), tailored to specific dog behaviors, personalities, breeds, and ages, ideal for newly rescued dogs or those with extreme issues like aggression or skittishness. One Personal Class at Home is available for $130 (1 session, 1 hour) to address specific home-based issues like territoriality, providing tools for immediate behavior correction.

For more complex at-home issues, Four Personal Classes at Home cost $400 (4 sessions, 1 hour each), where the trainer assesses the root cause and provides comprehensive changes. The Personalized Training Regime, with variable pricing and sessions, is for extreme/severe cases, offering 100% control, continuous and rigorous training, behavior modification, agility, and off-leash training, especially for dogs with extreme aggression, wildness, or skittishness, requiring prior discussion with the trainer.

Pricing Summary

Single Group Class: $45 for 1 hour. Four Group Classes: $140 for 4 sessions, 1 hour each. Four Personal Classes At Store: $290 for 4 sessions, 45 min each. One Personal Class At Home: $130 for 1 session, 1 hour. Four Personal Classes At Home: $400 for 4 sessions, 1 hour each. Personalized Training Regime: Price and sessions vary, requires discussion with trainer. Course fees are paid in advance and are non-refundable.

Policies

The course fee must be paid in advance and is non-refundable. Clients need to provide a 48-hour notice to Xaviers Training for any changes to previously scheduled classes.

Clients certify their dog is in good health, has not been ill with communicable conditions within 30 days, and has not been exposed to Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, or Bordetella within 30 days prior to enrollment. Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations. For aggressive or fearful dogs, a muzzle must be brought to prevent biting, and any known past aggression towards people or other pets must be communicated.

Javier “The Pet Whisperer” Davalos, operating as Xaviers Training, is a pet behaviorist who helps pet owners with various animals including dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, and reptiles. He grew up on a ranch in Mexico and continued working with animals in Petaluma, California, developing a strong connection and understanding of animal behavior from a young age.

He co-opened Pet Empire and Supplies, a health and wellness store for pets, in 2017. Around the same time, he began formal education in different forms of training and started offering guidance to pet parents dealing with aggressive, energetic, or skittish dogs. He emphasizes building a relationship with pets based on trust, respect, and love, providing daily routines, exercise, and harmony.

Javier has trained hundreds of pet parents over the past three years, primarily through referrals, and aims to reach a wider community. He offers various training options including group classes, personal classes at his store, and personal classes at the client’s home, catering to different needs from basic obedience to extreme behavior modification.

Accomplishments

Javier “The Pet Whisperer” Davalos has a lifelong connection with animals, growing up on a ranch in Mexico and continuing to work with them in Petaluma, California. He was recognized from a young age for his ability to understand and modify pet behavior.

In 2017, he co-founded Pet Empire and Supplies, a health and wellness store for pets, and simultaneously pursued further education in dog training. He has successfully trained hundreds of pet parents over the past three years, primarily through client referrals, and is known for helping with aggressive, energetic, or skittish dogs.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can request to book a class online through the website. For the “Personalized Training Regime” option, it is necessary to discuss with the trainer before signing up.