Relationship First Dog Training
Services
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Local to Venice/Santa Monica Only
Need someone reliable to give your dog a break in the day? Whether it's a quick potty break or a full-on walk, we’ve got it covered. We make sure your dog gets attention, movement, and a little mental stimulation too.
Options include:
30 or 60-minute walks
Drop-in potty breaks/feedings
Notes after each visit + photo updates
Safe, dependable, and dog-approved.
30 min - $27
60 min - $37
Drop-in - $22 -
3 sessions per week
Short on time but want your dog trained right? We come to you and train your dog during structured walks, three times a week! It's a perfect balance of exercise, enrichment, and real-world obedience training.
We focus on:
Leash manners
Focus around distractions
Heel, sit, stay, and more in a natural environment
Great for busy owners who want better behavior without the guesswork.
$325 per week*
*discount available when multiple weeks are booked.
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Say goodbye to pulling, zig-zagging, and arm-yanking walks. This focused 3-session package teaches your dog the essentials of leash manners:
Loose leash walking
Heel position
Release cues (so they know when it's okay to leave “heel”)
Whether you’ve got a young pup or an older dog that never got the memo, this program builds the foundation for calm, controlled walks that both of you can enjoy. This package is 2 in person sessions with 1 follow-up virtual session.
$275
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14 days of immersive training
Let us do the heavy lifting. Your dog lives with a professional trainer for two weeks, learning core obedience and daily structure in a calm, consistent environment.
This program is perfect for jumpstarting reliable behavior and creating real change.
Includes:
Daily training sessions
Structured socialization
Obedience foundations (sit, stay, down, recall, leash manners)
Ongoing updates + a detailed hand-off session for you
Two follow-up Virtual Sessions
Results don’t happen overnight — but this is the closest thing to it.
$3200
Holiday Rate - $4000 -
8-10 one on one sessions
This is the all-in package. Tailored, personal, and results-driven. We work with you and your dog step-by-step to build obedience, stop unwanted behavior, and improve communication.
What we cover depends on your goals — but often includes:
Obedience training (sit, stay, recall, heel, etc.)
Behavior problems (jumping, barking, leash reactivity, etc.)
Confidence-building and focus
Clear structure for at home success
It’s hands-on, it’s in-depth, and it’s built to last.
$2250
Our Training Philosophy
DirtyHounds is relationship-first, tool-optional, and never one-size-fits-all.
We’re not here to “fix” your dog. We’re here to help you understand them.
At DirtyHounds, training isn’t about dominance, quick fixes, or chasing perfection. It’s about building a real, working relationship between you and your dog — rooted in trust, communication, and mutual respect.
We meet dogs where they are — shy, reactive, stubborn, wild — and we meet people the same way. No judgment. No shame. Just honest support and a training plan that actually fits your life. Read more here…