Business Details
15 Years
experience
Professional Dog Training Services in Morada, CA
Martyn Canine Behavior has dedicated over four decades to professional dog training, founded on the expertise of Glenn Martyn, who began his career in 1965. Our team combines extensive experience in obedience, service dog training, and behavioral consultation with a commitment to positive reinforcement methods. We specialize in tailoring training plans to individual needs, utilizing a social reward system that fosters trust and communication between dogs and owners. With locations in Morada, California, and service areas spanning the Central Valley and Bay Area, we offer private lessons, boarding and training, and group classes. Our approach emphasizes force-free techniques, avoiding fear-based tools while prioritizing real-world applicability.Glenn's academic background in psychology and Ashley Torres' formal education in animal science and human-canine studies further strengthen our expertise. We have contributed to national service dog programs and continue to educate through workshops and seminars globally. Client satisfaction is achieved through flexible scheduling, transparent communication, and measurable training outcomes. Our services cater to both puppies and adult dogs, with a particular focus on service dog teams requiring specialized public access and task training.
Services
Private Lessons
Board and Training
Group Classes
Service Dog Training
Social Reward Training
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in dog training and behavior modification
- Our personalized training plans adapt to each dog's unique needs and environment
- Specialized service dog training with public access and task-specific expertise
- Flexible scheduling available for evening and weekend private lessons
- Proven social reward system that builds trust without fear-based techniques
Services
Private Lessons
Customized one-on-one training conducted at your home and local community. Our certified trainers develop personalized behavior plans to address specific needs. Sessions focus on obedience, socialization, and environmental adaptation using positive reinforcement techniques.
Boarding and Training
Comprehensive training program with personalized care in a home setting. Dogs learn basic obedience commands, leash manners, and house etiquette. Includes supervised playtime, daily exercise, and post-training handler instruction for technique transfer.
Service Dog Training
Specialized program for owner-trained service dog teams. Covers public access training, task-specific skills, and temperament evaluations. Includes home assessments, customized training plans, and ongoing support for service dog handlers.
Group Classes
Structured group instruction for basic obedience and socialization. Classes teach essential commands, impulse control, and proper dog-to-dog interaction. Limited to small groups for individual attention while practicing in social environments.
Social Reward Training
Force-free methodology emphasizing relationship-based rewards. Uses praise, play, and petting as primary motivators while incorporating treats as secondary rewards. Develops willing cooperation through enhanced communication and mutual trust between dogs and handlers.
People
Glenn Martyn
Lead Trainer
Professional dog trainer since 1965 with expertise in obedience, service dogs, and behavior modification. Holds BA in psychology and teaching credentials. Founded Firewind Training Kennels and co-founded PawsAbilities service dog program.
Ashley Torres
Service Dog Specialist
AKC evaluator with specialized training in service dog programs. Holds BS in Animal Science and Master's in Human-Canine Life Sciences. Former SF SPCA Hearing Dog Program trainer with extensive experience in public access and task training.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We use positive reinforcement techniques focusing on social rewards like praise and play. No e-collars or prong collars are used in our training programs.
Do you offer service dog training?
Yes, we specialize in service dog training including public access, task training, and temperament evaluations for owner-trained teams.
What areas do you service?
We serve Morada, Stockton, Sacramento, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
How much do private lessons cost?
Private lessons are $175/hour in-home or $150/hour for remote sessions within 50 miles of Morada, CA.
What is your boarding and training program?
Our intensive program costs $1,400/week and includes personalized training, daily exercise, and handler instruction for technique transfer.
Do you offer flexible scheduling?
Yes, we provide evening and weekend private lesson options to accommodate client schedules.
