FirstBarkOur experience with Chris has been amazing! Our dog has responded well from day one. Chris has always been accommodating, responsive, and has helped us so much with the care and training of our dog.
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
Program details
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
Program details
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
Program details
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
Program details
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
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
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
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
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
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Training approach
- Balanced training
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
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
Google listing5
52 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Behavioral issues 9
- Leash pulling 7
- Patient trainer 5
- Behavior modification 3
- Cane corso training 3
- Tailored training 3
All 10 topics
- Emotional support dog training 2
- Quick issue resolution 2
- Training for multiple dogs 2
- Training in own environment 2
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Chris has been so helpful in working with my high drive puppy and teaching me how to work with her. My pup is holding place, respecting boundaries, walking without pulling, and is non-reactive towards other dogs. No way I would have gotten these results on my own.
We have 2 American Bullies. 1 Male 140lbs and 1 female 75lbs. We sought Chris out to see if he could sort out some aggression issues with the bigger male Bully. Right off the bat , we found Chris to be very knowledgeable with dog behavioral issues. Chris patiently worked with b…Read full reviewClose full review
We have 2 American Bullies. 1 Male 140lbs and 1 female 75lbs. We sought Chris out to see if he could sort out some aggression issues with the bigger male Bully. Right off the bat , we found Chris to be very knowledgeable with dog behavioral issues. Chris patiently worked with both dogs and we quickly saw how the bigger dog responded to Chris's training. We now have a very confident but well behaved Bully around people and surroundings that in the past would trigger aggression. We fully recommend Chris at Breakthrough Dog Training.
We started training our Cane Corso, Cain, with Chris when he was about 4–5 months old. At the time, Cain was very scared and reactive, which made it incredibly stressful to take him anywhere. From the initial evaluation, Chris was professional and set very clear expectations for …Read full reviewClose full review
We started training our Cane Corso, Cain, with Chris when he was about 4–5 months old. At the time, Cain was very scared and reactive, which made it incredibly stressful to take him anywhere. From the initial evaluation, Chris was professional and set very clear expectations for what we could achieve. What stood out most was Chris’s patience—not just with Cain, but with me as an owner. He was very understanding when I had to reschedule sessions and always took the time to articulate exactly how and why certain techniques worked. He addressed every concern I had with total confidence. I wanted an obedient dog, and that is exactly what I got. More importantly, I gained the confidence to take Cain out in public without the fear of him hurting someone. We have two Corsos, and we’re already planning to have Chris help my wife with our female, Mona, very soon. His training is worth it, no questions asked.
We highly recommend Chris from breakthrough, he was very helpful and very flexible with our schedule. The one on one training was very effective. And in our own environment. Very professional and patient with our dog and us as owners not knowing exactly what to do. If I had any questions I sent a text and got a rapid response.
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