Certified Professional Dog Trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area

Life with a dog should be fulfilling and joyful, but the relationship can feel stressful and overwhelming when behavior issues arise. At dogHEART Training, our certified professional dog trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area specializes in turning those challenges into opportunities for deeper connection and harmony with your dog. Whether you have a beloved pet dog or a service dog, we are here to help you and your companion thrive.

Service Dog Training for Enhanced Freedom

We understand how important a service dog is to your independence and quality of life. Our service dog training programs are designed to equip your dog with the skills necessary to help you navigate daily life with greater freedom. As a dog behavior specialist, we offer an owner-trained service dog course to guide you through the entire process and refresher training for existing service dog teams to keep their skills sharp and effective.

Social Skills and Behavior Modification

Every dog has the potential to be a well-mannered companion, and we teach both humans and dogs how to bring out the best in each other. For puppies and older dogs, our certified professional dog trainer offers social behavior skills training, helping your dog learn how to interact positively with others, perform advanced tasks, and feel confident in any situation.

Our dog behavior specialist also provides behavior modification training to address problematic habits. From barking and leash-pulling to more serious issues like aggression or anxiety, we offer humane and effective solutions that improve your dog’s behavior and your relationship with them.

Get the Help You Need

Experience the difference a certified professional dog trainer can make for your dog. Let dogHEART Training help you and your dog build a stronger, happier partnership. Contact us today for more details.

Matthew
San Francisco
We both felt that Dan taught us so much more than we had learned prior by reading books and watching YouTube videos. His ability to point out and explain, in real-time, details of our dog’s behavior has remained valuable in the weeks after our lessons have ended.
Marianna
Berkeley
Dan was excellent!! Dan reinforced all the training with written instructions for me for future reference. This was not my first dog but it was the first time I used a trainer, and Dan gave me a lot of new techniques to use to keep my dog focused on success for both of us. I also like the idea that now Dan will be available if I need him for future issues.
Kierstan
Redwood City
Dan from dogHeart was very helpful. He helped us with not pulling on the lease and door dashing. The assessment comes back with 20-page detailed instructions on how to train your dog with the points of concern. He is very experienced and has a degree in dog training/ behavior so would definitely recommend even for the assessment if you are having problems with your dog or want them to listen better!
Coeinne
Oakland
Dan was very professional and respectful. He arrived promptly and taught us multiple methods that allowed the dog to think. We feel much more confident and excited in forming a bond with our dog now. Thanks Dan!
Rosette
Danville
Dan was really great … walking us through what we need to know and learn in training Brie. He is very thorough of his plans. We are excited to learn more from him,
Naim
Daly City
Dan is a very kind and through trainer who helped my dog & myself understand each other much better, while helping curb some “problematic” behaviors.
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Gordon
San Francisco
Dan did a great job in helping me teach my dog. He is well organized and has lesson plans for each training session. He is always willing to help and it was a pleasure working with him. I plan on taking his advance courses when the time comes.
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Karin
Calistoga
Dan is wonderful with our dog and us! He has a written plan of our sessions that he shares with us so that we can reinforce the training. He is practical and flexible but focused on getting a good outcome. He makes everything fun! A true pro!
Vince
San Francisco
Dan is very knowledgable, thorough, detail-oriented, kind, compassionate, and patient. Sets clear expectations and objectives and provides a comprehensive, detailed rehabilitation/training plan and recommendations. Great working with him.

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