FirstBarkHolly is incredible! She is reliable and patient with trainees (both two and four legged). Her knowledge base is tremendous! She makes it fun for the animals and their people. :) My dog was happy to see Holly every week. I highly recommend Holly and her training methods!
Furry Tail Training: For Dogs and Cats
Lake Elsinore, California
About Furry Tail Training: For Dogs and Cats
Furry Tail Training: For Dogs and Cats offers certified, science-based pet training in Lake Elsinore, CA, and nearby areas. We specialize in positive reinforcement dog training, cat behavior consulting, and Pet First Aid & CPR classes for caring pet parents. Whether dealing with barking, leash pulling, or litter box issues, we provide kind, effective, force-free training tailored to pets and their people. Classes and sessions are available in-person, with Pet First Aid & CPR offered at a local shelter and open across Southern California. Training options include group classes from $210, virtual sessions from $85, private lessons for $350 , and initial consultations for $69. Serving Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar, Murrieta.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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Custom training plans for barking, anxiety, jumping, leash pulling, and other unwanted behaviors using kind, effective techniques.
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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Help your dog earn their first official title. We offer certified AKC CGC evaluations in Lake Elsinore. Great for well-mannered dogs ready to earn their Canine Good Citizen title. Pre-evaluation coaching also available.
Get ready to pass with confidence. Private or small group sessions to help your dog succeed in CGC or therapy dog evaluations. Focus on Loose-leash walking, calm greetings, handler focus, and more-using positive, fear-free training.
- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Friendly, fear-free puppy sessions. Focus on potty training, crate comfort, early socialization, and good manners.
- Recall training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Barking
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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How training happens
- Group classes
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- In-home training
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One-on-one training in your home. Serving Lake Elsinore and nearby area. Ideal for pets who need a quiet, low-stress learning environment.
- Online or virtual training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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- Senior dogs Customer-reported
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Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
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- Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
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Training approach
- Force-free training
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- Positive reinforcement
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- Dog training
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Positive reinforcement dog training for all ages and breeds. Helps with obedience, leash manners, recall, and confidence building.
- Additional Training
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- Behaviors Managing
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- Cat Training
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Litter box problems? Aggression or fear? We specialize in gentle, cat-friendly behavior solutions.
- Dog Training Home
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- In Animal Training
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- Love on a Leash Evaluation
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Take the first step toward becoming a therapy team. We provide Love on a Leash evaluations to support future therapy dog teams. Includes evaluation guidance, prep sessions, and official testing. Serving Lake Elsinore and surrounding areas.
- Oral Care
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- Outdoor Activities
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- Pet First Aid & CPR Classes
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Learn to handle emergencies. Hands-on training open to all pet owners in Southern California. Hosted at Local Shelter.
- Pup Prep
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- Tailor Training
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- Training Course
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Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
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42 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- group class 5
- positive reinforcement 5
- bronze class 3
- basic obedience classes 2
- customized training 2
- dog obedience 2
All 10 topics
- leash pulling 2
- patient instructor 2
- reactivity reduction 2
- reactivity training 2
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Holly is an amazing person and an exceptional dog trainer. She is hands-on, incredibly knowledgeable, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand and apply at home. Her patience and positive approach have made such a difference in our dog’s confidence and behavior.…Read full reviewClose full review
Holly is an amazing person and an exceptional dog trainer. She is hands-on, incredibly knowledgeable, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand and apply at home. Her patience and positive approach have made such a difference in our dog’s confidence and behavior. I’ve been extremely pleased with her training sessions and her thoughtful follow-ups, which show how much she truly cares about her clients and their dogs. We’re already signing up for another class with our golden retriever because the progress we’ve seen has been outstanding. I would highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for professional, reliable, and genuinely caring dog training. She goes above and beyond, and it absolutely shows.
Very caring and patient with my wife and I. We learned a lot about dog training. We just need to practice what we learned.
I've owned animals here and there as a kid but never had all the responsibility. As a first time dog owner as an adult, I wanted to do right by my pet and give him the best chance to be a well behaved and happy member of society. I came across Holly's page on a google search and …Read full reviewClose full review
I've owned animals here and there as a kid but never had all the responsibility. As a first time dog owner as an adult, I wanted to do right by my pet and give him the best chance to be a well behaved and happy member of society. I came across Holly's page on a google search and decided to meet with her. My husband and I decided to do a 6 week group session to see how our puppy does. Holly didn't disappoint. She not only helped with a training foundation, she also pointed out cues we overlooked and helped us navigate our puppies anxiety. We're excited to do our next group session to continue his training.
Holly is so patient, and informative. I learned so much on how to better care and lead for our doggo Hermione, and she has definitely grown as well. She’s still a puppy and has puppy antics but now I know that’s in her nature and I need to show patience and consistency with what I’ve been shown. Thanks so much Holly!
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