Dog Training Services in Manhattan Beach & South Bay Los Angeles

At The Noble Dog Trainer, we provide structured, professional dog training programs for families throughout Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Playa Vista, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and surrounding South Bay communities.

We specialize in building calm, neutral, reliable dogs in real-world environments—not just obedience inside the home.

Our programs are designed for owners who want lasting behavioral change through clarity, structure, and accountability.

Training is an investment in your dog’s behavior, your lifestyle, and your relationship together.

Dog trainer in Manhattan Beach working with reactive dog

Signature Daily Training Programs ✨most popular✨

Consistent, in-home dog training for faster results—without boarding.
Your dog is trained multiple times per week in real-life environments like your neighborhood, busy sidewalks, and public spaces throughout the South Bay.

Perfect for owners who want meaningful progress without sending their dog away.

Owners are not required at every session. Transfer sessions are included at the end of the program.

5-Day Intensive Daily Training (Mon–Fri)

Maximum structure for faster, measurable behavior change.

Best for:

  • Leash reactivity

  • Overstimulation around dogs or people

  • Pulling, lunging, chaotic walks

  • Adolescent dogs with poor impulse control

  • In-home reactivity or territorial behavior

Focus:

  • Leash neutrality

  • Engagement & accountability

  • Threshold management

  • Emotional regulation under distraction

2–4 week commitment
Investment: starting at $1,100/week

3-Day Structured Daily Training (Mon / Wed / Fri)

Consistent progress with a more flexible schedule.

Best for:

  • Foundational obedience

  • Mild reactivity

  • Skill building & refinement

  • Puppies entering adolescence

2–4 week commitment
Investment: $875/week

  • 1–1.5 hour training sessions

  • Training in your home & neighborhood

  • Handling guidance + daily structure support

  • Ongoing support throughout your program

  • Daily training creates:

    • Faster habit formation through repetition

    • Real-time behavior modification

    • Reduced stress through structure

    • More reliable, lasting results

    This is our most popular program for a reason.

    All programs begin with a training evaluation to assess your dog, your goals, and the best path forward.

Daily Dog Training Programs

✨most popular ✨

Private Dog Training (Los Angeles & South Bay)

Hands-on, personalized coaching for owners who want to be fully involved in the training process.
We focus on clear communication, practical skills, and real-life application.

what we work on

  • Leash pulling & loose leash walking

  • Dog or human reactivity

  • Over-arousal in public

  • Puppy training & routines

  • Household structure & boundaries

  • Confidence building

  • CGC preparation

session options

Public Training Sessions — $175/hr
Structured sessions in trainer-selected locations near Manhattan Beach.

Best for:

  • Reactivity

  • Public behavior challenges

  • Leash skills & engagement

In-Home Dog Training — Starting at $225/hr


Training in your home for maximum personalization.

Best for:

  • In-home behavior issues

  • Puppies & routines

  • Door manners, boundaries, crate training

Group Dog Training Programs

Structured, small-group training focused on neutrality—not chaos.
These are intentional, progressive programs designed to build calm, confident dogs in real-world environments.

Programs rotate throughout the year and fill quickly.

program options

Reactive Dog Foundations
For dogs who bark, lunge, or shut down around triggers.
Focus: neutrality, structured exposure, confidence

Neutral Skills Program
For overexcited dogs who struggle around others.
Focus: engagement, impulse control, calm behavior

Public Access & Neutrality
For dogs in high-distraction areas like the South Bay.
Focus: loose leash walking, public settling, confidence

AKC STAR Puppy (8–16 weeks)
Focus: socialization, confidence, early training foundations

AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep
Focus: real-world obedience and reliability

Off-Leash Reliability Program
Focus: recall, e-collar communication, off-leash control
Prerequisite training required

Ready to get started?


Book a training consultation to determine the best program for you and your dog.

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FAQ

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FAQ 💘

  • Balanced dog training uses both positive reinforcement (like treats and praise) to encourage good behavior and fair corrections (such as leash pressure, e collar pressure or verbal cues) to discourage/redirect unwanted behavior. It focuses on clear communication, consistency, and trust, tailoring techniques to each dog's needs for effective results.

  • No, you should start with 1:1 training so that you can be prepared to effectively manage your dog and set you both up for success!

  • No, there are plenty of safe ways to socialize your puppy prior to being fully vaccinated and you are less likely to struggle with behavioral issues in the future if you socialize your puppy correctly.

  • IT DEPENDS. If it is a tight space where puppies are expected to just play with each other, no. If there is structure and focusing on neutrality as the priority, yes. You can set your dog up to fail in this environments, especially if your dog is on the shy side. It will provoke them to be in defense drive.

  • Yes, this is a great option. We can talk through any challenges and come up with a plan for your future with your dog. If for any reason I find in person would be more beneficial I will recommend it. But that has happened rarely.

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