For over 35 years, Dan Perata Training and Boarding has been dedicated to helping canines and their owners build happy, healthy relationships. Our comprehensive services include expert training, engaging dog daycare, and reliable boarding. Located in San Francisco, we provide a safe, enriching environment where every dog can thrive. We are committed to building a strong foundation of trust and understanding between you and your beloved companion.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Customized behavior modification for aggression, anxiety, fear, reactivity, leash aggression, and challenging dog behavior. We build confidence and trust through love, praise, consistency, and positive reinforcement while teaching owners how to understand behavior and create lasting change. · Listed price: From $250.00
Crate trainingProgram details
Positive crate training for puppies and adult dogs builds confidence, independence, healthy routines, and better potty-training habits. We help dogs learn that their crate is a safe, comfortable space while teaching owners how consistency and structure create successful habits at home. · Listed price: From $1,000.00
House training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Specialized aggressive dog training for dogs struggling with aggression, fear, anxiety, reactivity, or challenging behavior. We focus on confidence, communication, positive reinforcement, love, praise, and consistency while teaching owners the skills needed to create lasting change. · Listed price: From $2,500.00
Leash aggression and reactivity training helps dogs become calmer and more confident around dogs, people, and city distractions. Our trainers work with dogs and owners using positive reinforcement, consistency, communication, and real-world training to create better walks and lasting results. · Listed price: From $1,000.00
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Separation anxietyCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our San Francisco Board & Train program combines professional dog boarding with customized daily training, obedience, socialization, confidence building, and behavior modification. Complimentary follow-up training is included so owners learn how to maintain their dog's success at home. · Listed price: From $2,500.00
Our immersive Board and Train program combines customized dog training, behavior work, obedience, socialization, exercise, and real-world learning. Every program includes complimentary follow-up training because lasting results depend on teaching owners how to continue their dog’s success. · Listed price: From $3,500.00
Group classes
Owner coaching
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Beginner trainingProgram details
Basic dog training builds the foundation for a confident, well-mannered dog. We teach practical obedience, leash skills, boundaries, focus, and communication while training owners to reinforce success through positive reinforcement, love, praise, consistency, and clear leadership. · Listed price: From $1,000.00
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
Hunting dog training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Boarding
DaycareProgram details
Structured dog daycare in San Francisco with supervised socialization, exercise, enrichment, and positive behavior reinforcement. Our experienced trainers encourage confidence, good manners, and healthy dog-to-dog interactions while providing safe, attentive care throughout the day. · Listed price: From $40.00
Dog walking
Grooming
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Customized dog training in San Francisco for puppies, adult dogs, rescue dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges. We train dogs and their owners using positive reinforcement built on love, praise, consistency, trust, and clear communication to create confident dogs and lasting results. · Listed price: From $250.00
Animal Trainer
Animal Training
Assistant Dog Trainer
Canine Behaviorist
Dental Work
Dog Handler
Dog Pack
Dog Park
Dog Safe
Dog Sit
Dog Supplies
Dog Training FacilitiesProgram details
Our 12,000 sq. ft. San Francisco dog training facility provides a safe, structured environment for Board & Train, puppy training, behavior modification, daycare, boarding, socialization, and obedience training—with experienced trainers focused on each dog’s individual needs. · Listed price: From $250.00
Dog Treats
Exercise Routine
Home Services
House Calls
Pet Walk
Shock Collars
Training Learning
Training Your Dog
Treat Training
Walk N' Train
Training My Dog
Training Training
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5/5Dan Perata's training and boarding truly changed our lives. We had an aggressive pitbull who would never listen to any of our commands, but after doing extensive training with Dan and his team, we were able to curb and change her tendencies and behavior. Their boarding has also g…Read full reviewClose full review
Dan Perata's training and boarding truly changed our lives. We had an aggressive pitbull who would never listen to any of our commands, but after doing extensive training with Dan and his team, we were able to curb and change her tendencies and behavior. Their boarding has also greatly helped us out because of their proximity to the airport and their constant willingness to cater to our needs. DP truly is the best dog trainer in the city, you will not be disappointed with the results if you buy into the program!
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Devon Davey
5/5Dan saved my aggressive dog and he taught me how to be a dog owner to a high needs dog, I am SO grateful. My 80lb german shepherd rescue did Dan camp in 2018 and she learned her basic obedience, where as I went to weekly training sessions for almost 2 years! It was amazing they l…Read full reviewClose full review
Dan saved my aggressive dog and he taught me how to be a dog owner to a high needs dog, I am SO grateful. My 80lb german shepherd rescue did Dan camp in 2018 and she learned her basic obedience, where as I went to weekly training sessions for almost 2 years! It was amazing they let me come that long but we needed it. I was able to socialize my dog, enforce the 5 basic commands and add on new ones and teach her to be a city dog where we could actually take dog walks without her going after another dog. Dan was firm but kind in his approach with me, encouraging me to stay consistent. They also were her boarders for years until I moved out of the city as I didn't and still don't trust many other people with my dog. If you need help figuring out how to be a dog owner/person for a high needs / active dog, definitely go to Dan! Also, years later with moves and a baby he has provided such helpful advice, thanks Dan!
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Anaperla Aureoles
2/5
Just questioned the environment and we were never shown the facilities. The training area.much too far for me.
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Patrick MacCartee
5/5
Dan is amazing. He very quickly identifies dog and owner behaviors, what works, what doesn’t, and gets a plan in place to correct it. He had our dogs going through the paces in minutes as well as us owners. :-) I highly recommend him.
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alessandro piazza
5/5The only place where your dog will be treated with respect and without ANY for of violence.
No prong collars here as the case should be!
No frills and no beating around bushes either.
The staff is prepared and they all take great care of the dogs.
Dan, his wife and Team can all b…Read full reviewClose full review
The only place where your dog will be treated with respect and without ANY for of violence.
No prong collars here as the case should be!
No frills and no beating around bushes either.
The staff is prepared and they all take great care of the dogs.
Dan, his wife and Team can all be trusted blindly for they really do what’s best for your beloved pet.
Just trust the system and hep them help you,
And your dog will show you the results for the rest of his life.
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