Half Moon Bay, CA
Miramar Dog Training offers small group classes for all levels, catering to both pet and competition dogs. They provide private training, including behavior consultation, CGC, and herding dog instinct testing and training for all herding breeds.
The owner, an AKC and AHBA herding judge, specializes in pet obedience and behavior issues, with over 25 years of experience in obedience and other canine performance sports. Their training philosophy, based on the 4 P's - Patience, Perseverance, Performance, and Phun, emphasizes engaging and enjoyable sessions for both dogs and owners.
Miramar Dog Training believes in creating a harmonious relationship between human and canine, focusing on better communication and leadership. They offer a wide range of training equipment, including leashes, various training collars, flat collars, long lines, toys, jumps, competition tools, rally signs, and a variety of treats with high appeal for dogs.
Located on the San Mateo County Coastside, in scenic Half Moon Bay, Miramar Dog Training serves various areas including Half Moon Bay, Belmont, San Carlos, and all areas of San Mateo County. They conduct indoor group obedience classes and private obedience sessions, as well as behavior consultation.
Additionally, they offer Canine Good Citizen training and evaluating several times a year and provide herding dog training on sheep in Sunol and Vacaville, with options for ducks in Vacaville. Miramar Dog Training specializes in working with herding breeds, offering instinct training and lessons at their dog training facility in Sunol.
With extensive experience in training and competing in herding with their own dogs, they work with all herding breeds and crosses at all levels, from beginner to advanced. They conduct instinct tests on sheep to assess each dog's abilities and offer lessons to fine-tune these skills while teaching owners how to effectively work with their dogs.
Miramar Dog Training aims to improve the relationship between dog and owner, ensuring a lasting and fulfilling partnership. They address various behavior issues, such as resource guarding, aggression towards children, aggression towards other dogs, destruction, and housebreaking, emphasizing the importance of training, understanding, and effective communication.
They offer small group classes in Half Moon Bay for beginning to advanced obedience, and the owner is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
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