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 Program ✨ most popular ✨

Consistent, done-for-you dog training for faster, more reliable results—without sending your dog away.

Your dog is trained multiple times per week in real-life environments like your neighborhood, busy sidewalks, and public spaces throughout the South Bay—so the training actually transfers to your everyday life.

Perfect for owners who want meaningful progress without the frustration of trying to do it all themselves.

Owners are not required at every session, but encouraged to be at some.
Transfer sessions are at the end of the program so you know exactly how to maintain the results.

5-Day Intensive Daily Training (Mon–Fri)

Maximum structure for faster, measurable behavior change.

This is the most effective way to create consistency, build new habits, and work through behavior challenges in real-life situations.

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 Areas:

  • Leash neutrality

  • Engagement & responsiveness

  • Threshold management

  • Emotional regulation under distraction

Program Details:

  • 2–4 week commitment

  • 5 sessions per week (Mon–Fri)

  • 1-hour training sessions

  • Training in your home & surrounding environments

  • Ongoing support throughout your program

  • Guided transfer sessions so results stick

Investment: starting at $1,100/week

why Daily Training

Daily training allows us to:

  • Build habits through consistent repetition

  • Address behavior in real time (not just once a week)

  • Work through real-life distractions as they happen

  • Create faster, more reliable, lasting results

This is our most popular program for a reason—it creates the kind of progress most owners are looking for.

Getting Started

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

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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  • 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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