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Althea Canines
Orangevale, California
About Althea Canines
At Althea Canines in Orangevale, CA, we provide expert service dog training, facility dog training, and dog obedience training for families, schools, senior care homes, and police and fire departments across the greater Sacramento area. As a certified service dog trainer, we offer owner trained service dog programs, hybrid options, and fully trained service dogs, all backed by lifetime support, annual education events, and bi-yearly recertification. Whether you're searching for a dog trainer near me, raising a puppy, or need a therapy dog training near me, our science-based, personalized approach builds calm, confident partnerships between you and your dog. Join us today!
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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AKC evaluations and Canine Good Citizen preparation to recognize well‑mannered dogs. Great milestone for future service dogs, therapy dogs or family companions in Orangevale and Sacramento.
- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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Dog obedience training in Orangevale, CA focused on everyday manners, leash walking and reliable cues. Ideal for families wanting a calm, confident companion at home and in public.
- Socialization
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Puppy socialization and foundations classes that build confidence, bite inhibition and positive experiences with people, dogs and environments. Sets the stage for future service or family dog success.
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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How training happens
- Board and train
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Board and train program combining daily professional training, enrichment and rest. Dogs practice obedience and real‑life skills while staying in a structured, compassionate environment.
- Owner coaching
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Lifetime support and handler coaching included with service and facility dog programs. Ongoing check‑ins, troubleshooting and training tweaks so teams stay confident as needs change.
- Private training
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Private dog training sessions tailored to your dog’s behavior goals. One‑on‑one coaching to address reactivity, anxiety, basic obedience or advanced skills with clear, practical homework
Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Beginner training
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Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
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Assistance and working dogs
- Psychiatric service dog training
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Psychiatric service dog training designed to support anxiety, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Emphasis on calm behavior, grounding tasks and public access skills using evidence‑based, force‑free methods
- Service dog training
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Service dog training and placement for psychiatric and mobility needs in Orangevale and greater Sacramento. Certified service dog trainer offering science-based methods, public access skills and real‑life consistency for handlers and families
Owner trained service dog program with step‑by‑step coaching, real‑world practice and lifetime support. Ideal for handlers who want to train their own psychiatric or mobility service dog using force‑free, positive reinforcement.
Hybrid service dog training that blends professional sessions with owner practice at home. Focus on obedience, public access and advanced skills so your dog can reliably support psychiatric or mobility needs in daily life.
Fully trained service dogs prepared for psychiatric and mobility tasks, obedience and public access. Includes handler education, bi‑yearly recertification and retirement planning so the partnership stays safe and sustainable
Mobility service dog training for balance, retrieval and support tasks. Customized plans for each handler, focusing on confidence, safety and reliable assistance at home and in public spaces.
- Therapy dog training
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Therapy dog preparation for teams planning to visit schools, hospitals or senior centers. Focus on calm greetings, predictable behavior and handler skills needed for safe community visits.
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services
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- Facility Dog Training for Schools
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Facility dog training for schools to reduce stress, support student wellness and improve classroom climate. Includes staff education, clear protocols and bi‑yearly recertification to keep visits safe and effective
- Facility Dog Training for Senior Care Homes
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Facility dog training for senior care homes, focusing on comfort, companionship and calm visits. Designed for memory care and assisted living environments with structured routines and handler guidance.
- Facility Dog Training for Police & Fire Departments
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Facility dog training for police and fire departments to support first responders after critical incidents. Emphasis on resilience, calm behavior in busy stations and guided interactions with teams.
- Bi‑Yearly Recertification
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Bi‑yearly recertification for service and facility dogs to verify skills, update tasks and refresh handler knowledge. Helps maintain legal compliance and consistent public access behavior.
- Community Education & Workshops
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Community education and workshops for schools, agencies and families on service dog etiquette, canine body language and welfare. Supports safe, respectful interactions with working dogs.
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Customer reviews
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4 Google reviews
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- stress 2
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Althea Canines is an incredible organization! We've hosted them for service dog awareness training and educational events for our department. Feedback from the organization has been immensely positive. Requests have been made to have them come back and bring their "new recruit" puppies along for the educational sessions during future events. Outstanding work from an outstanding organization!
Althea Canines was so generous with their beautiful puppy visit. It was the best day this office has ever had. For over an hour, all of the stress left this office and every person had a sale on their face. What an incredible gift!
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