FirstBarkWe highly recommend Chris and Breakthrough dog training. Chris helped us set realistic goals for our highly anxious and protective dog. He worked with us to tackle some of his behavioral issues. We can now safely walk him on a leash and place him when we need him to stay. Chris was flexible with our schedule and always professional. Thank you Chris!
Breakthrough Dog Training
Manteca, California
About Breakthrough Dog Training
At Breakthrough Dog Training, we help dogs and their owners create lasting results through proven training methods. Serving Lathrop/manteca/Stockton/tand surrounding areas, we specialize in puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, aggression rehabilitation, leash manners, and off-leash control. Whether you need private lessons, board & train programs, or in-home dog training, we tailor every program to your dog’s unique needs. We work with puppies, adult dogs, and rescues, helping with common issues like jumping, pulling on leash, reactivity, barking, chewing, and anxiety.With years of hands-on experience, we focus on clear communication, structure, and confidence building, so your dog becomes a calm, obedient, and happy companion.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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Our Behavior Modification Training helps dogs overcome issues like aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and fear. We create a custom plan to build trust, confidence, and calm behavior through positive, balanced training for lasting results at home and in public.
- Leash training
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leash training teaches your dog to walk calmly by your side without pulling. We use effective methods to build focus, control, and confidence—making walks enjoyable and stress-free for both you and your dog. Suitable for all breeds and ages
Off-leash training builds trust, focus, and reliable recall so your dog listens even with distractions. Using proven, positive methods, we teach your dog freedom with control—ensuring safety, confidence, and a strong bond between you and your dog anywhere you go.
- Obedience training
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Our Basic Obedience Training builds a strong foundation for good manners and clear communication. We focus on commands like sit, stay, come, heel, and place while addressing leash manners and focus. Perfect for dogs of all ages to improve behavior and confidence.
- Puppy training
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Expert puppy training tailored to your dog’s needs. We teach commands, socialization, and good behavior. Our experienced trainers help you build a strong bond and raise a well-mannered, confident puppy. Friendly, effective, supportive service
- Recall training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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Our aggression and reactivity training helps dogs overcome fear, frustration, and defensive behavior toward people or other dogs. We focus on calm confidence, impulse control, and safe socialization to create a balanced, well-mannered companion you can trust in any environment.
- Barking
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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How training happens
- Board and train
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Our board and train program provides immersive, hands-on training while your dog stays with us. We focus on obedience, manners, and behavior improvement through consistent structure, socialization, and daily practice—delivering lasting results and a well-balanced, responsive companion.
- In-home training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Adult dogs
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- Puppies
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Training level
- Beginner training
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Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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Training approach
- Balanced training
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Additional services
- Boarding
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Other listed services
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- Dog training
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We specialize in puppy training, basic obedience, leash manners, off-leash reliability, recall, behavior modification, reactivity, and aggression cases
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Customer reviews
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- behavioral issues 9
- leash pulling 7
- patient trainer 5
- behavior modification 3
- cane corso training 3
- tailored training 3
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- emotional support dog training 2
- quick issue resolution 2
- training for multiple dogs 2
- training in own environment 2
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We completed an 8 week program with Chris for our 9 month old lab Luna and highly recommend him to all who are looking for a balanced training approach! Chris is a great trainer and really focused on our needs - leash training and recall. He gave us the tools and knowledge needed…Read full reviewClose full review
We completed an 8 week program with Chris for our 9 month old lab Luna and highly recommend him to all who are looking for a balanced training approach! Chris is a great trainer and really focused on our needs - leash training and recall. He gave us the tools and knowledge needed to move forward with her training and continue honing her skills. We have seen a major difference in our pup since starting the training and continue to see progress. She is much more confident and less reactive. Thank you Chris!
We can’t say enough good things about Chris at Breakthrough Dog Training! We brought our two German Shepherd puppies home at just eight weeks old, and by the time they were about three months old, we were feeling completely overwhelmed. They were running amuck, and we honestly th…Read full reviewClose full review
We can’t say enough good things about Chris at Breakthrough Dog Training! We brought our two German Shepherd puppies home at just eight weeks old, and by the time they were about three months old, we were feeling completely overwhelmed. They were running amuck, and we honestly thought we had taken on more than we could handle. We wondered if it was even possible to get two German Shepherd puppies under control! That’s when we hired Chris. He came to our home and worked with us and our puppies, teaching us how to train them properly and giving us the tools and consistency we needed. The difference has been incredible! Our puppies are now almost 11 months old, and they are obedient, well-mannered, and wonderful with our kids. They listen, respond to commands, and are so much easier to manage. If you have a puppy—or especially TWO German Shepherd puppies—we highly recommend Chris and Breakthrough Dog Training. He is knowledgeable, patient, and truly knows how to train both the dogs and their owners. We are so thankful we found him! ❤️🐾
Best things we could have ever done for our dog.. The difference in my dog is literally mind blowing. He’s learning so much, never did I think Ace was going to be able to get trained, I can’t wait to see what he can learn next, I 100% recommend Breakthrough. Best trainer out there !!!!
Chris did a great job training my German shepherd. He was very patient with my dog and I. Now I am able to walk my dog off leash. My dog now has great obedience. Thank you Chris.
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