The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in Oakland, CA of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in Oakland, CA. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Oakland area.

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  Josh Beckler

  Pending Canine Science Behaviorist Certification

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Northern California/Bay Area

  Hi, my name is Josh Beckler......and I am a professional dog trainer passionate about helping dogs be well-behaved and happy.I used to use punishment and force to train dogs, but now use force-free training with positive reinforcement and rewards.Dogs trained using force-free methods are more confident, happy, and willing to learn, and trainers are able to build stronger relationships and trust...

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  Brian Galindo

  AS - Assistance Dog Education, CPDT-KA, AKC Evaluator

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Greater San Francisco Bay Area

  After a motorcycle accident left me with a spinal cord injury, I had to reinvent myself and my career. I learned about Bonnie Bergin's school (BerginU.edu) and enrolled in 2011. After graduating with an AS in Service Dog Ed, I began teaching clients and started No Limits Service Dog & Obedience. I've been working with clients ever since and love helping my community!

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  Lea Orloski

  CPDT-KA, CTBC

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley

  Lea has always had love and a natural talent with dogs growing up. She began working with dogs in 2006 as a dog handler and began observing and assisting with training dogs & classes in 2009. In 2013 she attained a certificate in training and behavior from the Dog Training Internship Academy created by Janis Bradley. A 6-month course that focused on positive reinforcement dog training, dog beha...

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  Rebekah Piedad

  KPA-CTP

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Located in Shasta County and serving Southern Oregon, Western Nevada, and Northern California including the Bay Area and Sacramento

  Rebekah Piedad, KPA-CTP knew she wanted to train animals since she was a small child. As a toddler, she had her heart set on training lions and tigers in local zoos, but dogs stole her heart in adulthood.
  
  Rebekah has owned and fostered countless dogs ranging from greyhounds to Cane Corsos. She has volunteered for greyhound rescue, pit bull rescue, and served on the Board of Directors...

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  Paul Miller

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  In a time when the world grapples with mountainous issues, Paul Miller, can offer you just the perfect solution you need. I am experienced and expert dog trainer and deal in dog equipment. On top of that, I also offer services as a competent business consultant.When it comes to bite training, I do possess over two decades of experience. In line with the dog rescue agencies, my extensive knowled...

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  Theophainia Brassard

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  I grew up on a horse farm with one of the best animal trainers I have ever known. My mother. On any given month we would have a new horse on our property that had been neglected or abused in some way. My mother devoted her life and personal safety to the training and rehabilitation of these animals. From an incredibly young age I understood that there was all too often broken understanding in t...

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  Stephanie Kruger

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  My name is Stephanie, and I am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner with 14 years of experience working in the veterinary field. I have a bachelor's degree in Animal Biology from the University of California, Davis, accreditations in low-stress handling, Fear Free, and more. I love to learn and go to training, veterinary, and behavior conferences to stay up to date on the most curre...

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  Mark Pea

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Through expert knowledge and genuine compassion, Mark strives to help families and their dogs find harmony in the home. He does so by teaching balanced, science-based training methods that improve both behavior and communication between canines and their humans. Mark offers a full range of companion dog training from beginning puppy essentials, and fundamental obedience, to resolving a majority...

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  Lisa Caper

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  As a licensed psychotherapist, I understand the difference between human's emotional needs and dog's emotional needs. Dogs often exhibit behavioral issues when they are treated like furry humans. I work to help dog owners understand their dogs emotional needs and build better relationships between dogs and their humans.Before studying to become a dog trainer, I worked as a Clinical Social Wor...

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