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.

The first step is a consultation where we’ll evaluate your dog, discuss your goals, and create a clear plan moving forward.

From there, we’ll recommend the best program for your dog and lifestyle.

Dog trainer in Manhattan Beach working with reactive dog

DAILY TRAINING SERVICES

Real-world training for dogs struggling with everyday life skills.

Our Daily Training programs are designed for busy owners who want hands-on professional support while still remaining actively involved in the training process.

Unlike traditional obedience-focused programs, our training emphasizes practical everyday behavior and emotional regulation in real-world environments.

We focus on creating dogs that are:

  • calmer in public

  • easier to live with

  • more neutral around distractions

  • more engaged with their owners

  • capable of settling instead of constantly escalating

Training may take place in:

  • neighborhoods

  • parks

  • cafes

  • outdoor malls

  • walking trails

  • pet-friendly public spaces

  • structured social environments

Programs are customized based on your dog’s temperament, behavior history, goals, and level of support needed.

1 Hour Daily

Starting at $1,850 / 2 Weeks

A structured introduction to professional training support designed for dogs needing foundational skills and improved everyday behavior.

This program is ideal for:

  • puppies

  • adolescent dogs

  • mild leash pulling

  • overexcitement

  • basic obedience foundations

  • structure and routine development

  • dogs needing confidence building

Training focuses on:

  • leash walking

  • engagement

  • marker training

  • impulse control

  • crate/place foundations

  • calmness indoors

  • basic public exposure

  • owner communication skills

Includes:

  • weekday training sessions

  • pickup/dropoff

  • video updates

  • homework guidance

  • owner transfer session

1.5 Hour Daily

Starting at $2,750 / 2 Weeks

Our most popular program designed for dogs needing more immersive real-world training and behavior support.

This program allows more time for:

  • structured public exposure

  • decompression between exercises

  • meaningful neutrality work

  • real-world behavior practice

  • owner handling integration

Ideal for dogs struggling with:

  • reactivity

  • overstimulation

  • inability to settle

  • leash frustration

  • public behavior challenges

  • anxiety in stimulating environments

  • adolescent chaos

  • impulse control

Training may include:

  • cafe settling

  • public neutrality

  • structured walking sessions

  • engagement around distractions

  • confidence-building exercises

  • calmness under stimulation

  • handling skills

  • emotional regulation work

Includes:

  • weekday training sessions

  • pickup/dropoff

  • real-world outings

  • video recaps

  • customized homework

  • weekend owner coaching sessions

  • ongoing training support

This program is recommended for most behavior-based cases. *no human aggression

WHY DAILY TRAINING?

Daily Training combines the benefits of professional hands-on training with owner involvement and real-world lifestyle integration.

Rather than removing your dog from the home environment completely, dogs continue practicing skills within their everyday routines while receiving structured professional guidance throughout the week.

This approach helps owners:

  • remain actively involved

  • better understand their dog

  • maintain progress long-term

  • build practical real-world skills

  • create calmer daily routines

Our goal is not simply obedience.

Our goal is helping you genuinely enjoy life with your dog again.

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?


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FAQ

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  • 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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