Dog Training Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dog training methods at Topanga Pet Resort© are tailored to accommodate each individual dog, emphasizing positive reinforcementand motivation. We offer a large grass training area for the classroom of your canine friend. With over thirty five years of experience as a licensed guide dog instructor, the owner utilizes many of the same techniques used to train guide dogs. Our goal is to help you and your dog have a better relationship through training and effective communication.

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Daily Basic Obedience Dog Training

Daily Basic Obedience Dog Training ONLY which focuses on the goals of sit, stay and come, heel, down, and loose-leash skills. One of our trainers will work with your pup for up to an hour per day depending on your dog’s capability and attention span. Training can be done while boarding or in daycare. Get a free private lesson with the trainer for you and your family with five days of consecutive daily training. Not available for ESS dogs.
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3 Week Basic Obedience Residential Dog Training (no aggression issues)

Our Los Angeles residential training package includes full time boarding at Topanga Pet Resort© for three weeks, with two sessions with our trainers per day. This intensive focus accomplishes the goals of Basic Obedience ONLY – sit, stay and come, down, heel, loose leash skills, and intro to recall. Includes three private lessons with trainer for you and your family.

The owner/handler will be asked to participate in a training session lesson once a week at our facility. Owner participation in the training process is essential and the goal of these sessions is to ensure that the owner understands how to continue with commands that the dog has learned while in residential training, and to transfer these new skills into the dog’s home environment. Not available for ESS dogs.
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Advanced Off Leash and Recall Residential Training (no aggression issues)

Our six week Los Angeles residential package includes on and off leash basic obedience with recall and full time boarding at Topanga Pet Resort© for six weeks. During this time your dog will participate in two sessions with our trainers per day. This intensive focus accomplishes the goals of Basic Obedience-sit, stay and come, down, heel, and on & off-leash skills. The owner/handler will be asked to participate in a training session lesson once a week at our facility. Owner participation in the training process is essential and the goal of these sessions is to ensure that the owner understands how to continue with commands that the dog has learned while in residential training, and to transfer these new skills into the dog’s home environment. Not available for ESS dogs.
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ESS (Enhanced Social Skills) Behavior Modification Boot Camp (no aggresssion)

This Boot Camp training work deals with any type of behavioral issues involving dogs or people, including play biting, digging, barking, rough play, severe dominant behavior or heavy mounting, and no social skills and/or boundaries. Behavior issues can be corrected and maintained in some dogs, however it isn’t guaranteed. It is very important for the owner to have a strong and present role in the process. We have 3, 4, and 6 week programs depending on your dog’s needs.
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Private Training Lessons

Scheduled by appointment only and are held here at our facility. Please be on time since there may be someone scheduled behind you. If you arrive late for your lesson, we may need to reschedule you for another time.

“Topanga Pet Resort worked wonders in the three weeks they had with Guapo and they kept us very involved and informed in the process. The improvement is 100%. Our dog is happier and more secure, and so are we.”
5 Star ReviewRichard R.
“Great place. Our very challenging (but charming) malinois had all sorts of fear aggression issues before we started boarding her here… she’s now much more confident and gets excited as soon as we turn onto Old Topanga!”
5 Star ReviewBen L.
“Sandy is a sweet and mischevious 70 pound Goldendoodle with lots of energy, and Topanga Pet Resort has worked with us beautifully on socializing him.”
5 Star ReviewVeronica W.
“Great trainers! And an awesome place for dogs!”
5 Star ReviewOsvaldo G.
“Victor and his staff at the Topanga Pet Resort are Uber dog trainers. Absolutely the best. (And believe me, I have used a bunch). Victor turned my hyper, out of control, Bichon puppy “Max” into a calm, well-behaved, companion. And, he did it without coercion or punitive correction. A wonderful result. I couldn’t be more pleased! Thank you: Topanga Pet Resort.”
5 Star ReviewMelvin L. Knight Jr., Ph.D.
“Topanga Pet Resort worked wonders in the three weeks they had with Guapo and they kept us very involved and informed in the process. The improvement is 100%. Our dog is happier and more secure, and so are we.”
5 Star ReviewRichard R.
“Victor has done incredible training with my skittish young Golden Chow rescue fur-child. In only a few sessions, remarkable changes. All staff I’ve met really enjoy their work and really care about your pet and you. The grounds are gorgeous–worth the trip from Culver City for weekly training. I’ve raised other dogs, had other trainers and can only say” do not stop, go to Topanga Pet Resort.”
5 Star ReviewBarbara E.
“We’ve brought our GSD’s here for years – its the only place we bring them for both boarding as well as training. No better place around. Not even close.”
5 Star ReviewJim O.
“I love this place! It is so nice know that when I am out of town that my dog Clyde is well cared for. Clyde is HUGE and a lot to handle. They took him on and have helped him become much more manageable. Every time I leave him there I know that he is getting the best care. They also do dog training for a reasonable price. They love dogs as much as do!”
5 Star ReviewTina R.