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Hillary's Hound House, Inc.

San Rafael, California

4.9/5· 43 Google reviews

About Hillary's Hound House, Inc.

Want a puppy with perfect manners? Hillary’s Hound House is a daylong puppy training school in San Rafael, Ca. Our puppies learn to race back when you call, walk nicely on leash, go to their bed and lay down, even sit to greet new people instead of jumping. We work with Families and their children in weekly classes And send videos of your puppy in training.

Training & services

Training goals

  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported
  • Socialization

How training happens

  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Class options

  • Weekend classes Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Photo updates

Additional services

  • Daycare

Other listed services

View 9 additional details
  • Daily Training
  • Drop Off
  • Further Training
  • Jump Start
  • Marker Training
  • Online Learning Courses
  • Potty Bells
  • Training Programs
  • Weekly Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 543 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • helpful videos 8
  • puppy daycare 4
  • supportive environment 4
  • training videos 4
  • puppy care 3
  • puppy whisperer 3
All 10 topics
  • recall training 3
  • in tune with dogs 2
  • potty training 2
  • puppy socialization 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

43 collected reviews

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Ann Lu
5/5
My Bernedoodle puppy, Bilbo, came to Hillary's Hound House Jumpstart Training as a timid observer, unsure of himself. The program's emphasis on early socialization was a game-changer! Bilbo thrived in the safe, supervised environment, making tons of puppy friends and learning pro…Read full reviewClose full review

My Bernedoodle puppy, Bilbo, came to Hillary's Hound House Jumpstart Training as a timid observer, unsure of himself. The program's emphasis on early socialization was a game-changer! Bilbo thrived in the safe, supervised environment, making tons of puppy friends and learning proper dog etiquette. Hillary, Heather, and Ashally are amazinggg. Bilbo's confidence and charisma is all thanks to them. He's mastering skills like potty training, leash walking, and commands (his recall is amazing!). I'm even more confident as a result, as the team gave me a lot of support and tools for success along the way. Hillary also hosts a few Saturday classes for the family to join in, so that we can learn what the puppies have been learning to and applying them ourselves. She takes us out to public environments to train us and the pups. We loved the program so much, we extended Bilbo's training by two more months. Bilbo is a joy to be around now – polite, obedient, and full of personality. If you want your pup to blossom like Bilbo, look no further!!!

Julie Veltman
5/5
I cannot say enough good things about Hillary and her team and would give 6 stars if I could. When I first brought Luna in at 14 weeks, she was very shy and fearful of other dogs, with very little impulse control. She LOVED coming to "school" every day - She got not only the soci…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough good things about Hillary and her team and would give 6 stars if I could. When I first brought Luna in at 14 weeks, she was very shy and fearful of other dogs, with very little impulse control. She LOVED coming to "school" every day - She got not only the socialization and exercise that she needed, but learned a lot of new skills and impulse control, but notably the "default sit"-- She used to jump to get something she wanted, but after the 4 weeks at Hillary's, she has learned that good things only happen when she sits politely and waits. The entire team loves dogs and understands what they need. I couldn't be happier with my decision to have Luna join the Hillary's Hound House family.

Celina De Leon
5/5

Incredible place! We’re so pleased that our puppy had this experience. Hillary and her amazing staff are so knowledgeable and so very kind! I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s was equally supportive for our puppy as it was for our family!

Jody Jelas
5/5

I'm pretty sure Hillary can actually speak puppy! Her energy is contagious and the gorgeous fur babies at Hillary's Hound House know it. She really is the puppy whisperer. I've never met anyone as in tune with dogs as Hillary. Her teachings are the best you'll find. Work with her quick either in the Marin location or even her online course before a TV show tries to snap her up!

Suzannah Scully
5/5
I recently had the pleasure of enrolling my puppy in Hillary's Hounds House, and I cannot express enough how fantastic our experience was! This puppy daycare and training program provided everything we could have hoped for and more. From the very beginning, our little pup was we…Read full reviewClose full review

I recently had the pleasure of enrolling my puppy in Hillary's Hounds House, and I cannot express enough how fantastic our experience was! This puppy daycare and training program provided everything we could have hoped for and more. From the very beginning, our little pup was well taken care of and quickly learned essential commands such as sit, stay, and come when called. The socialization aspect was a game-changer, as our puppy was able to interact with other pups in a safe and controlled environment. He absolutely adored going to school every day, and we could tell by the way he raced in with excitement! One of the highlights of our experience was receiving weekly videos from Hillary herself. These videos allowed us to continue the same training at home and maintain consistency, which was invaluable for our puppy's development. The other instructors and caregivers at Hillary's Hounds House were equally fabulous, always demonstrating their dedication and passion for what they do. It was such a relief to know our puppy was in such capable hands, and it allowed us the freedom to focus on our daily tasks without worry. Hillary, the owner, was an absolute joy to work with. Her knowledge, warmth, and support made our experience even more memorable. She went above and beyond to ensure our puppy's success and our satisfaction with the program. I wholeheartedly recommend Hillary's Hounds House to anyone in the area with a puppy. Trust me, you and your furry friend will not be disappointed!

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