Big Valley Dog Training (BVDT)

a school where people and dogs learn to understand each other

Dogs are great students that are eager to please, learn, and interact with their owners. But do you know how to establish a communication with your dog and to shape his or her behavior to desired and lasting results?

Big Valley Dog Training is a school where you and your dog can learn to understand each other.

Our proprietary curriculum has been developed by a former school teacher, an active dog sport judge, trainer, and a World class competitor, Joel Monroe. The program is designed to help you achieve confident off-leash relationship with your dog. With over 30 years of experience working with dogs, Joel’s attentive and methodical approach help people find harmony with their dogs and a life-long hobby.

pass off-leash exam at the end
of Basic Obedience class

25 %

1 %

continue advanced training
to compete in dog sport

10 %

obtain a hobby for life after trying
IGP (formerly Schutzhund) dog sport

25 %

Our services

Whether your dog is a family pet, protector of your property, or a sport competitor, we offer a variety of training programs to suit your specific needs. We work with all dog breeds, sizes, ages and temperaments. We provide the education you need to have the dog of your dreams!

Dog obedience school

Puppy classes

Personal protection training

Competitive dog sport training

What people say

LOVE this place - so much. Joel and Britt are so friendly and helpful. My dog and I had such a great time in our training course these last few weeks, and I mean it when I say it WORKS! She went from a crazy puppy to a well mannered companion. We will be taking more classes soon! I love the environment there, welcoming and room for error. It’s a great learning experience!

Sam Weymouth / with Harley

To say my dog was bad, was a bit of an understatement. She pulled on the leash, would run out doors and gates (not kidding, I’ve had to chase her around the neighborhood more times than I care to admit), bark at anything and everything that walked by, would follow commands when she felt like it, and those are just a few of the terrible things she would do. But BVDT has been the best money I’ve spent on a dog.

Alicia Morgan / with her dog Chili

Love, love, love BVDT!!

Have completed the basic obedience class and am halfway through the intermediate class now. With the help of Joel Monroe I hope to check titling a dog off my bucket list!

Darlene Molina / with Bear playing frisbee

We lost our dog recently.He was the best dog ever thanks to the training we did 10 years ago at BVDT. We wouldn't take the new puppy anywhere else!

BVDT is the best!

Craig/ a BVDT repeat client

We came home and the door was open. We sent the dog in first and told him to search the house. When he came back, we knew no one was in there. What a great feeling!

Sasha / a BVDT client

Join our pack and become one of us!

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Big Valley Dog Training (BVDT)

a school where people and dogs learn to understand each other