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Follow The Leader K9

Santa Barbara, California

4.8/5· 116 Google reviews

About Follow The Leader K9

Follow the Leader K9 offers dog training for dogs of all breeds and temperaments. We specialize in creating a unique training approach for every dog and owner that we work with. In addition to individual training sessions, we offer day and overnight training programs, all on our half acre training facility. We have two mottos: “If we love them, lead them", and, "We don't blame them, we train them".

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    This overnight training camp will give your dog 24 hrs of complete immersion from Monday through Friday. Every day they will take part in our day training camp, and every night they will be sleeping in the home of our master trainer. An end of week "go home session" is included. (Price is per week) · Listed price: From $1,500.00

  • Day training
    Program details

    Your dog will come to learn and play with us from 8:30AM-5:30PM Monday through Friday. Every day they will be learning from our Master Trainer and his amazing mentor dogs. We will touch base when they are dropped off and picked up each day. "Go-home session" is included. (Price is per week) · Listed price: From $1,250.00

  • Group classes
  • Private training
    Program details

    These sessions are for owners who would like to train their dog themselves or dogs who have already been in our training program. These sessions are typically held at our 1/2 acre training facility although some exceptions may apply. All teaching is done by our master trainer Eric. (50 minutes) · Listed price: From $200.00

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Go-home lessons

Assistance and working dogs

  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
  • Service dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare

Other listed services

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  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Canine Rehabilitation
  • Dog Assessed
  • Dog Behaviorist
  • Dog Develop
  • Dog Info
  • Dog Learn
  • Dog Move In
  • Dog Owner Coach
  • Dog Sitters
  • Dogs Info
  • Dogs Off Leash Trained
  • E- Collar Training
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Electric Collar
  • Electronic Collars
  • Initial Consultation
    Program details

    The initial consultation is a 50 minute session held at our facility. We will observe you as you work with your dog, then our master trainer will work directly with you and your dog. Lastly, we will discuss what are the ways we can best work together to help you reach your training goals. . · Listed price: $200.00

  • Master Trainer
  • Nail Trimming
  • Other Training
  • Phone Consultation
    Program details

    A 10-15 minute phone call to assess your dog training concerns and goals, as well as answer any questions you may have about the services we offer. We will be happy to hear all about your needs as well as the hopes you have for future success.

  • Play & Train
  • Prescribe Medication
  • Remote Collar Training
  • Teeth Brushing
  • Training Our Dogs
  • Training Sessions
  • Training Your Dog

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 5116 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Aggression issues 13
  • Leash training 12
  • Behavior modification 7
  • Board and train 7
  • Consistent training 6
  • Tailored training 6
All 10 topics
  • Dog rescue 5
  • Foster dog training 5
  • Crate training 4
  • Dog socialization 4

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Kelly H
5/5
Eric is a miracle worker! I came to Eric with an 8 month old puppy that is a complete goofball that just wants to have fun and do whatever he wants. I had already attended two obedience classes and my guy had made great progress, but we were hitting a wall. We’ve had four session…Read full reviewClose full review

Eric is a miracle worker! I came to Eric with an 8 month old puppy that is a complete goofball that just wants to have fun and do whatever he wants. I had already attended two obedience classes and my guy had made great progress, but we were hitting a wall. We’ve had four sessions with Eric and he’s always so helpful and equips me with the knowledge I need to better communicate with my trouble maker. Within three sessions, Eric had built the foundation for eliminating crying in the crate in the early hours of the morning and I’m happy to say that we are sleeping through the night in total peace. Finances are tight for me, but after watching Eric’s content on Instagram and YouTube, I could tell he knew what he was doing and didn’t hesitate to contact him. I highly recommend using Follow the Leader K9!

Alex Charnow
5/5
Experienced dog trainer who tailors dog training to the needs and personalities of both the dogs and their owners. Our dogs had developed serious aggression issues towards each other that many would have said were impossible to correct, but for us surrendering either dog was not …Read full reviewClose full review

Experienced dog trainer who tailors dog training to the needs and personalities of both the dogs and their owners. Our dogs had developed serious aggression issues towards each other that many would have said were impossible to correct, but for us surrendering either dog was not a viable option. We sought the help of Follow the Leader K9 after a recommendation from our veterinarian's office. After a few months of intensive training they are now living peacefully and happily together.

Andie O'Donnell
5/5

We've seen huge improvements in Nina's reactivity and confidence since we started seeing Eric a few months ago. Eric and his team are patient, flexible, and have been extremely supportive throughout our training. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to not only train their pup, but strengthen their bond with them as well!

Celia Santos Covarrubias
5/5

The trainer took 45 minutes and my dog was amazing his behavior changed I was and still am amazed since then not a single bark I would refer everyone that is having dog issues ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A +

Katie Seitz
5/5
We took our dog to see Eric for resource guarding issues when he was one year old. My biggest regret is not taking him to Eric 8 months earlier!!! He could have helped with the things I was struggling with so much sooner. He completely shaped my relationship with my dog and taugh…Read full reviewClose full review

We took our dog to see Eric for resource guarding issues when he was one year old. My biggest regret is not taking him to Eric 8 months earlier!!! He could have helped with the things I was struggling with so much sooner. He completely shaped my relationship with my dog and taught us so much. After my dog’s five weeks over night at Eric’s he could be off leash, perfect recall, perfect heel, perfect place and will not walk through a doorway even if the door is wide open for an hour. We continued with what Eric taught us, stayed disciplined, and I can say we have a dream dog. We can take him everywhere with us. Eric and his team are fantastic. We have since sent two of our friends’ dogs to Eric and both also had great success.

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