Dog Training Services in San Mateo County

  • A man wearing a white t-shirt, khaki pants, white sneakers, a face mask, and a baseball cap watching a brown dog jump over a colorful agility hurdle in a room with a bright green wall and black carpet.

    PRIVATE OBEDIENCE TRAINING

    One-on-one obedience lessons with Will Arnaout help you build practical skills and a better relationship with your dog. Training is tailored to your goals, your dog’s needs, and everyday life in San Mateo County.

    Work on manners, leash skills, focus around distractions, and coming when called. You learn how to communicate clearly and practice between lessons, so training continues beyond the session.

    Meet your trainer or explore training options.

  • A young black and tan German Shepherd puppy sitting on a concrete sidewalk outside, with a fence and playground trees in the background.

    PUPPY TRAINING

    Give your puppy a practical foundation with private training in San Mateo County. Will helps you with potty training, basic obedience, and thoughtful socialization, while teaching you how to support your puppy at home.

    Lessons begin in your home and progress to suitable public environments as your puppy is ready. The focus is on building confidence, communication, and everyday habits, with guidance tailored to your puppy and family.

    Read our puppy training FAQs or explore training options.

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    LEASH REACTIVITY & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

    If walks involve barking and lunging, or your dog struggles with resource guarding or aggression, private behavior lessons offer individualized support in San Mateo County.

    Will’s approach considers your dog’s emotional state, environment, and communication with you. The work combines management, relationship building, and training tailored to the behavior and your goals. You learn how to support your dog between sessions, with realistic expectations: progress takes practice, patience, and consistency.

    Learn about our approach or book a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs.

Mischief’s Story: Helping a Reactive Rescue Dog and His Family

Mischief, a Shepherd mix adopted at eight weeks old, began showing separation anxiety and serious reactivity as a young puppy. His family felt overwhelmed and feared they might not be able to keep him.

After connecting with Will at Freakin Pawsome, they described a remarkable change over four months of training. Just as valuable was learning how to support Mischief themselves—building communication, consistency, and a stronger relationship.

“Will has given us the tools to continue to expand Mischief's development and Will's expertise has paid off on so many levels.”

— Mischief’s family, Yelp review

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Private dog training near you

Based in San Carlos, Freakin Pawsome serves dog owners in Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Half Moon Bay. Work one-on-one with Will Arnaout on puppy foundations, obedience, leash reactivity, and behavior goals.

Tell us your city, your dog’s age, and what you would like to change. A free phone consultation helps us discuss your goals and suitable lesson locations. View pricing and packages or read training FAQs before booking.

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