Basic Obedience Training
Basic Obedience Dog Training: Positive Instruction for Well-Behaved Companions
Every dog is unique, and at Springdale Pet Ranch, we believe their training should be, too.
Our Basic Obedience Training programs combine structured learning with play to help dogs develop essential manners and skills. Whether your pup is learning from scratch or needs a skills refresher, our expert trainers create a personalized approach to meet your family’s needs.
Springdale Pet Ranch is partnering with a local rescue in LA to provide shelter, training, and extra love to a group of special dogs searching for their forever homes.
Check out our Springdale Gives Back page to meet and learn more about the adoptable dogs staying at Springdale Pet Ranch!
Our Basic Obedience Training Programs
Springdale Pet Ranch offers immersive obedience training options, giving you flexibility based on your schedule and your goals.
Stay & Train: An All-Inclusive Training Retreat
Perfect for busy pet parents or those traveling, our Stay & Train program provides an immersive boot camp experience while your dog enjoys the luxury of our resort lodging.
- Multiple daily sessions tailored to your dog’s needs.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled accommodations with cozy bedding.
- Supervised playtime with other dogs or one-on-one with a pet attendant.
- A customized training curriculum to reinforce essential commands and manners.
- A private lesson for you at the end of training to ensure long-term success.
- Follow-up lessons (for programs lasting 10+ days) and post-program phone support.
Play & Train: Training + Daycare for a Fun-Filled Day
Looking for expert training without an overnight stay? Our Play & Train program offers a full day of structured learning and supervised play.
- Multiple daily training lessons tailored to your dog’s goals.
- Socialization in playgroups or personalized enrichment with a pet attendant.
- Private accommodations for multiple rest breaks throughout the day.
- A private lesson for you at the end of the program.
- Follow-up lessons (for programs lasting 10+ days) and ongoing support.
Both exciting programs use positive reinforcement techniques to ensure a healthy learning environment.
Manners
Our manners sessions can be added on to boarding or daycare reservations to help reinforce the basic obedience skills your dog has already learned. Consistency is the key to lifelong skills and manners sessions help build that through repetition! We cover it all – from appropriate greetings to not jumping on guests.
- Add a manners session to your pet’s next visit.
- Experience Enhanced Daycare – a next-level daycare experience with extra fun and stimulation, including a built-in manners session for all dogs who have completed basic dog obedience. If your dog has not completed basic obedience, we take a fun walk instead.
Springdale Pet Ranch is partnering with a local rescue in LA to provide shelter, training, and extra love to a group of special dogs searching for their forever homes.
Check out our Springdale Gives Back page to meet and learn more about the adoptable dogs staying at Springdale Pet Ranch!
Why Train at Springdale Pet Ranch?
Springdale Pet Ranch offers immersive obedience training options, giving you flexibility based on your schedule and your goals.
Proven Training Methods
At Springdale Pet Ranch, we recognize that every dog and owner pair is unique, with their own needs and challenges. That’s why we never take a one-size-fits-all approach to training.
- Dog-friendly techniques are tailored to your pet’s breed, age, and personality.
- Training is based on LIMA which means Least Invasive Minimally Aversive. We use positive reinforcement techniques to make learning rewarding for the dogs.
- Instead of following just one method, we customize training based on what works best for your dog.
Our training programs are designed to:
- Teach your dog to respond to verbal and hand cues.
- Show pet parents how to maintain and expand upon training at home.
With this approach, training doesn’t stop when your dog leaves our facility—it becomes a lifelong skill set that strengthens your bond with your pet.
Important Lessons
Your dog will learn important cue words throughout training, including:
- Sit, Down, Stay, and Come – The foundation of obedience and control.
- Heel & Let’s Go – Walking politely on a leash without pulling.
- Place & Relax – Teach your dog to settle in a designated area.
- Off & Out – Prevent jumping and reinforce boundaries.
- Quiet & Leave It – Managing excessive barking and distractions.
- Take It, Out, & Give – Proper retrieval and release behaviors.
- Focus & Wait – Encouraging attention and impulse control.
A Team of Experts
Unlike training programs where dogs work with just one trainer, we use a team-based approach to:
- Reinforce obedience beyond one person, so your dog learns to listen to your whole family.
- Provide multiple perspectives and training styles for well-rounded learning.
- Ensure consistent support before, during, and after training.
Customized Training for Your Dog’s Needs
Every dog is different. We tailor each training program based on:
- Your dog’s age, breed, and prior experience.
- Their natural motivators and personalities.
- Your family’s specific training goals.
This individualized approach guarantees effective and lasting results.
A Real-World Training Environment
We don’t train dogs in a sterile, distraction-free space. Our facility mimics real-world settings, ensuring your dog learns to focus and obey commands despite everyday distractions. Whether they’re responding to their name at the park or sitting politely when guests arrive, our training is designed for success in practical situations. All longer programs also include a field trip to the Arroyo Grande village where we practice skills out in the real world.
Springdale Pet Ranch is partnering with a local rescue in LA to provide shelter, training, and extra love to a group of special dogs searching for their forever homes.
Check out our Springdale Gives Back page to meet and learn more about the adoptable dogs staying at Springdale Pet Ranch!
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