Contact Our Sacramento Dog Trainers

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Let’s Talk About Your Dog!

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Tell me a little about what's going on and I'll get back to you within one business day. No pressure, no sales pitch, just a real conversation about whether we're a fit.

I work in person across greater Sacramento, from Davis to Folsom and Elk Grove up to Roseville, and I'm in Land Park, East Sacramento, River Park, Arden Park, Oak Park and La Riviera most weeks. Outside that range? Reach out anyway. Some clients drive to me, and there are usually options.


Before You Reach Out…

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We’ve put together answers to our most common questions to help you get what you need faster—and cut down on the back-and-forth.

Are you accepting new clients?

Yes. Start with a free intro call, and we’ll match you with the right trainer for your dog.

Do you offer free behavior consultations?

Not quite — but your first step is free. Every new client starts with a free 30-minute intro call by phone. No pressure, no commitment, just a real conversation about your dog and whether we’re the right fit. If we are, the next step is an in-person Behavior Consultation, a one-hour visit where your trainer meets your dog, sees what’s really going on, and builds your plan. The Behavior Consultation is $150–$200, depending on your trainer.

Can I pick your brain or get to know you first?

Absolutely — that’s what the free intro call is for. Thirty minutes by phone, on us, to ask whatever you want and get a feel for how we work. You can also meet us in person at one of our events.

How fast will you get back to me?

Sometimes within minutes, sometimes a couple of days if we’re in sessions or taking time off. If you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, please follow up — your message may not have come through.

Should I text or call?

Text first: (916) 796-4925. We’re often hands-on with a dog and can’t pick up, but we can answer a text between sessions. We’re very text-friendly.

Do you accept guest blog posts?

Sometimes. If you’re a dog professional with something genuinely useful for Sacramento dog owners, send us your idea through the contact form below with a short note about who you are and what you’d write about.

Looking for cost, methods, or where we train? The answers are in our homepage FAQ and our full FAQ.
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Still have a question?

Fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

RESPONSE EXPECTATIONS

Response times can vary — some days you may hear back within minutes, other times it may take a couple of days if we're in sessions or taking time off. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, please feel free to follow up just in case your message didn't come through.

5 stars by 100+ customers

"Terra has been working with my grooming shop We Love Paws in River Park since 2016! She has done an amazing job with all my dogs that struggle with grooming. I am so thankful for such a strong working relationship."

— Anita Warren