Our mission is to support you in having a life-long, well-adjusted, good-natured canine companion at ease anywhere.
The key to any successful relationship--animal or human--is love and trust. At Dan Perata Training we bring over 35 years of training and behavior experience to help dog owners build successful, balanced and healthy relationships with their canines. We are proud to be rated one of the Bay Area’s most effective and successful dog training facilities and our greatest reward is you experiencing a loving, lifelong relationship with your four-legged companion.
Give the Gift of Dan Perata Training
Give the Gift of a Well-Behaved Dog
Looking for the perfect gift for a dog lover? A Dan Perata Training Gift Certificate offers lasting impact — happier dogs and more confident owners.
Choose any amount and let your recipient apply it toward private sessions, group classes, or our signature Board & Train programs.
It’s more than a gift — it’s peace of mind.
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Join Us December 13th
Join us Saturday, December 13th at 12pm (Pacific Time) for our Open House. Bring your dog and come meet the team at Dan Perata Training. We are excited to show you around and answer any questions you may have. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to see our facilities, learn more about our services, and ask the dog training experts. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow dog lovers and discover what makes DPT stand out. We can't wait to see meet you!
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Can't make it on Saturday, December 13th? No problem! Book a personalized consultation with us at fetch@danperata.com. See you there! 🐾
Testimonials
"Five stars! My husband and I discovered Dan Perata Training after being gifted a 10-week old Cane Corso puppy from our son. Adorable, sweet and affectionate, our puppy (Buddha), was a warm addition to our home - until he thought he owned our home. While potty training was (oddly) never an issue with our pup, he was thrilled to teethe on our baseboards, coffee table, vintage albums, books and our mail - and he was stealth while doing it - we never heard a thing. As he grew (fast) he didn't listen to us pleading for him to return indoors, or to sit, or to get into his crate - and walking him became a chore as he was nearly 110-pounds at seven months old! We needed help - and we found Dan Perata Training." - Kelli W
"Dan Perata's training and boarding truly changed our lives. We had an aggressive pitbull who would never listen to any of our commands, but after doing extensive training with Dan and his team, we were able to curb and change her tendencies and behavior. Their boarding has also greatly helped us out because of their proximity to the airport and their constant willingness to cater to our needs. DP truly is the best dog trainer in the city, you will not be disappointed with the results if you buy into the program!" - Logan H
"Leave it to the professionals at Dan Perata Training! I found myself in over my head after rescuing a dog while trying to help a friend. My dog was 4 years old, had never walked on a leash, was nervous in social situations, and would bolt if given the chance.
Feeling desperate, I reached out to Dan Perata Training. They reassured me with a "No worries, come in." After a consultation with Dan and Natasha, I finally felt hopeful about having a future with my dog.
We signed up for Dan Camp, and by the end of the first week, my dog was walking on a leash beside me on busy San Francisco streets--something I never thought possible. In the following weeks, we learned additional commands like "stay" and "here" and "leave it". My dog's energy levels have become so much more balanced. Most importantly, we learned how to set and maintain boundaries effectively.
My dog has been truly transformed thanks to Dan Perata Training." - Desiree B
"There aren't enough words to explain how great DPT (including Dan, Natasha, and all of the staff and trainers) are - do NOT miss training your dogs with them. We came to DPT with our Tibetan Mastiff Clifford (fearful, reactive out of fear, huge) and our corgi Jude (spoiled brat, everything on his own terms) back in Febraury 2022. It was extremely important to us to use a no-pain method of training, especially with a dog as big as Clifford (120 lbs) and DPT delivered. We enrolled in Dan Camp and Jude and Cliforrd came back completely different dogs - we've seen so much improvement in both of their behavior. The facilities are great (think large training spaces, a treadmill room to work on reactivity on walks, a separation anxiety exercise room etc.) and the trainers care deeply about the dogs. We also love that our dogs board at DPT and get extra training whenever we go out of town.
Because dogs are dynamic and training is a process, DPT offers support throughout the dog's lifetime and we take advantage of it regularly. This has been a HUGE help to us, especially when new issues pop up, new life changes happen, etc.
We love and could not recommend more highly DPT." - Annie V