Hello, Elk Grove
Elk Grove Dog TrainingDog Training in Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove dogs have plenty to practice around: the agility course at Elk Grove Park, the busy dog park at Laguna Community Park and miles of creek trails. Our dog training in Elk Grove happens where your dog actually lives, in your home and out on your own block. No travel fee, no kennel, no driving across town.
The whole dog, on your block
How our dog training works in Elk Grove
Every dog starts with a look at the whole picture: their history, health, home and the people they live with. We use a whole-dog approach and lead with rewards. We come to your home, then take the training out to your block, your neighborhood park and the trails along Laguna Creek.
What we work on most in Elk Grove:
- Loose-leash walking on the Laguna Creek Trail, with bikes, walkers and wildlife
- Calm passes along the outside of the dog park fences
- Reactivity and leash manners in your neighborhood
- Puppy foundations and socialization in your home and neighborhood
- Aggression, anxiety and tougher behavior cases, starting with a Behavior Consultation
- Everyday manners: jumping, pulling, door-dashing
How we can help
In-home dog training in Elk Grove
Behavior Consultation
One hour, in person, where every behavior case starts. $150 to $200.
Learn more →Private Lessons
One-on-one in-home dog training, built around your dog and your goals.
Learn more →Puppy Training
Potty training, biting and socialization, right in your home.
Learn more →Reactive & Fearful Dog
Barking, lunging, hiding. We find the why.
Learn more →Dog Day Training
We train while you're out, and you get same-day homework.
Learn more →Group Classes
Proof your dog's skills around real distractions.
Learn more →All over town
Dog trainers that know Elk Grove
More than 55 Elk Grove families have trained with us.
Elk Grove has dog parks all over town. Elk Grove Park at 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road has an agility course and a doggy fountain. Laguna Community Park at 9014 Bruceville Road is right in the middle of town, and Morse Community Park and Oasis Park both have separate areas for small and large dogs.
All that running and barking is a lot for a reactive or anxious dog, which makes the outside of the fence a great place to practice at the distance your dog can handle.
Your trainer nearby
Meet Alex
Alex Soliz is our Canine Relationship Coach and the member of our team closest to Elk Grove. She has 16 years of hands-on experience and focuses on the why behind your dog's behavior.
Her specialty is the tough stuff: behavior modification, aggression, reactivity and impulse control. In her own time, she competes in IGP with her dog, Jekyll. Alex also runs our in-home boarding and board and train programs.
While you're away
In-home boarding with Alex
When you travel, Alex's in-home boarding keeps your dog in a real home with a big yard to play in. It's $85 a night and open to every Wholistic Canine client.
These are some of her boarding dogs having a blast.
On the trail
Laguna Creek & the leash rules
The Laguna Creek Trail winds through Elk Grove along the creek, with easy access from parks like Del Meyer Park on Elk Grove-Florin Road and Jack E. Hill Park. Dogs are welcome on leash.
The shade, the creek and the wildlife make it great practice for loose-leash walking and impulse control. If your dog loses their mind at birds, squirrels or passing bikes, that's exactly the kind of real-world training we do.
Home first, then the neighborhood
Where we train in Elk Grove
Most of our Elk Grove training happens in your home, because that's where your dog's habits live. From there we take it to your block, your neighborhood park, the outside of the dog park fence and the Laguna Creek Trail. Walking past the fence with dogs playing on the other side is great practice for staying calm around other dogs, without throwing your dog into the park itself.
When your dog is ready, we take the work to busier places, so the calm you build at home holds up out in the real world.
From our Elk Grove family
What our clients say
Prompt, friendly yet professional, organized, and general good vibes. I only had the consultation session for behavior mod with Terra, but I can tell she cares a lot about her clients. She is able to cater to your individual dog and your individual goals; dog training isn't black and white, and this versatility (“train the dog - or owner - in front of you”) is a sign of a good trainer imo. I come in with a decent knowledge of training and I am pretty critical about which trainers I trust because of a bad experience that left my dog reactive, and so far I've only seen green flags for Terra. I would definitely work with her again!
Straight answers
Elk Grove dog training FAQs
Do you really train in Elk Grove?
Yes. More than 55 Elk Grove families have trained with us. We come to your home, then take the training out to your neighborhood.
Do you charge a travel fee to come to Elk Grove?
No. Elk Grove is in our service area, and there's no travel fee anywhere in our service area.
Who will train my dog in Elk Grove?
We match every family with the trainer who fits their dog best. Alex is the member of our team closest to Elk Grove, and Terra works with Elk Grove families too.
Do you train inside Elk Grove's dog parks?
Usually not. Off-leash dog parks can be a lot for many dogs, so we train outside the fence first, where we can control the distance. Your dog learns to stay calm with dogs playing nearby, and you decide later whether the dog park is a good fit.
Can I walk my dog on the Laguna Creek Trail?
Yes, on leash. The shade, creek and wildlife make it great practice for loose-leash walking and impulse control.
Do you offer boarding or board and train near Elk Grove?
Yes. Alex runs our in-home boarding ($85 a night, open to every Wholistic Canine client) and our board and train programs.
How do I start?
Book a free intro call, or just text us at (916) 796-4925. We're very text-friendly.
Still have a question? Book a free intro call and ask us anything.
Elk Grove training is led by the Wholistic Canine team, including Alex Soliz, Canine Relationship Coach, and Terra Ruiz, Licensed Family Dog Mediator®, working professionally with Sacramento dogs since 2012. Meet the team.