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Nathan Woods Dog Trainer

Santa Barbara, California

4.9/5· 67 Google reviews

About Nathan Woods Dog Trainer

Professional dog training and daycare in Santa Barbara since 2001. I do day training: your dog learns while living at home, so the results stick. Programs include the Ultimate Puppy Program, 8-session training, and VIP day-training intensives. I have trained well over 12,000 dogs across four decades, up to the highest levels of AKC obedience. Free 30-minute consults available.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Owner coaching
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice Customer-reported
  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
    Program details

    Safe, structured dog daycare with supervised play, socialization, and enrichment. Perfect for energetic dogs or busy owners. Clean facility, small playgroups, and professional handlers focused on comfort, fun, and positive behavior.

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    Professional dog training focused on reliable obedience, loose-leash walking, manners, and behavior solutions. Customized programs for puppies and adults. Clear guidance, proven methods, and real-world results for calmer, well-mannered dogs.

  • Adopted Dog
  • Daily Training
  • Dog Park
  • Dog School
  • Dog Visit
  • Dog Whisperer
  • Job Training
  • Life Coach
  • New Dog
  • Old Dog
  • Pet Dog
  • Training Help
  • Training Sessions
  • Training Walks

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 567 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Basic obedience 6
  • Leash pulling 6
  • Confidence building 5
  • German shepherd training 5
  • Recall training 4
  • Breed understanding 3
All 10 topics
  • 8 session course 2
  • Calmer dog 2
  • Correction collar 2
  • Supportive attention 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

76 collected reviews

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Jeff Waters
5/5

Nathan is very professional and knowledgeable. I've learned a lot from him and my Pomeranian's off-leash recall has improved significantly so far and we're not finished with the 8-lesson training yet.

Georgette Essad
5/5
We signed up our 4-1/2 month-old Standard Poodle for Nathan’s VIP Plan. Our pooch is now almost 7 months old and follows all the basic commands and has learned to go off leash successfully. Prior to his training, he was a leash puller and did not always obey our commands. We a…Read full reviewClose full review

We signed up our 4-1/2 month-old Standard Poodle for Nathan’s VIP Plan. Our pooch is now almost 7 months old and follows all the basic commands and has learned to go off leash successfully. Prior to his training, he was a leash puller and did not always obey our commands. We also like the fact that Nathan does not train using treats but rather relies on a dog’s desire to please his owner by obeying what is asked of him. We could not be happier with the results and recommend Nathan highly.

Michael H
5/5
I can't recommend Nathan enough. I've worked with him over several months and his help has been so valuable since I got my first puppy and we both needed training:) He's a master with dogs and makes the training fun. I look forward to the sessions. Nathan's Loose Pooch club is al…Read full reviewClose full review

I can't recommend Nathan enough. I've worked with him over several months and his help has been so valuable since I got my first puppy and we both needed training:) He's a master with dogs and makes the training fun. I look forward to the sessions. Nathan's Loose Pooch club is also great. At first my puppy was somewhat shy. Once I started taking her to the doggie club that has all changed. If you need help with your dog, call Nathan. You and your dog will be happy you did!

Tamara Murray
5/5
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Nathan. He really helped us bring out the best in our sweet-yet-fearful little rescue terrier, Nina. She used to pull on leash, lunge and bark aggressively at other dogs, and if you wanted her to come when you called... forget abou…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Nathan. He really helped us bring out the best in our sweet-yet-fearful little rescue terrier, Nina. She used to pull on leash, lunge and bark aggressively at other dogs, and if you wanted her to come when you called... forget about it! At first we had some mixed feelings about using a chain collar, until he helped us understand that the sound of the chain rubbing against itself when pulled is what helps get Nina’s attention and focus her (which was so true). And we trusted him completely because he’s clearly such a dog lover and was so kind and patient with our girl. Now Nina is more confident with other dogs and a very happy camper! She’s great on leash and her recall is beyond what we ever expected. We highly recommend Nathan — he’s 100% Nina-approved. 😀

Alison Stonecipher
5/5
I have been working with Nathan for 10 weeks. He gave me great confidence and helped me to turn my one year old terrier rescue into a well behaved little guy. Nathan is a very experienced trainer as well as a super nice guy. I also have been using his “Loose Pooch” doggie day c…Read full reviewClose full review

I have been working with Nathan for 10 weeks. He gave me great confidence and helped me to turn my one year old terrier rescue into a well behaved little guy. Nathan is a very experienced trainer as well as a super nice guy. I also have been using his “Loose Pooch” doggie day care and training facility. His staff is kind and efficient and my dog has been well taken care of there. I will continue to work with Nathan on training and obedience and will also continue to take my dog to the Loose Pooch on a regular basis. He offers quality training and day care and he really understands all types of dogs and training issues. I highly recommend Nathan Woods dog training and Loose Pooch dog services.

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