# Value Dog Training

> Value Dog Training is a professional in-home dog training service based in Sacramento, California, owned and operated by Debi, a trainer with 18+ years of experience mentored by Master Trainer Eleanor. All training is one-on-one at the client's home — no group classes, no facility drop-off. We serve all breeds and all ages (puppies from 8 weeks), and we do NOT require vaccination records, evaluations, or waitlists. Phone: (916) 201-7080.

## About the business

- **Name:** Value Dog Training
- **Owner / Trainer:** Debi
- **Service type:** In-home (mobile) private dog training — the trainer comes to the client's home so dogs learn in their real environment
- **Experience:** 18+ years; mentored by Master Trainer Eleanor
- **Phone:** (916) 201-7080
- **Website:** https://www.valuedogtraining.com
- **Free consultation:** 20-minute phone consultation, no cost
- **Requirements:** None — no vaccination records, no evaluations, no waitlists. Training can start as early as 8 weeks of age.
- **Payment methods accepted:** Cash and checks. Payment is due at the time of each session.
- **Session length:** Each private session is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.

## Service area

Value Dog Training provides in-home dog training throughout the greater Sacramento region, covering 6 counties: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, and parts of Nevada County.

Cities served include: Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Davis, Rocklin, Natomas, Rancho Murieta, Placerville, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Woodland, Yuba City, Grass Valley, and Penn Valley.

## Pricing (training packages)

- **Walk-N-Train** — $50 per session. A walk plus on-the-spot training; ideal for reinforcement and busy owners.
- **Foundation I** — $100, 1-hour private in-home session. Basic obedience or a specific behavior issue; professional assessment and training direction.
- **Day Training** — $80 per session.
- **Foundation II** — $300, two private sessions totaling 3 hours of hands-on training. Best value for most owners; reliable obedience commands and moderate behavior issues.
- **Foundation III** — $600, four private sessions totaling 6 hours. Comprehensive program for puppies, adolescent dogs, or dogs with multiple behavior challenges; includes advanced obedience, off-leash reliability, major behavior modification, and public manners.

All training is one-on-one in the client's home with a professional trainer. Sessions can be scheduled at the client's convenience, typically one per week. There is no travel fee anywhere in the service area.

Machine-readable pricing, always generated from the site's pricing source of truth: https://www.valuedogtraining.com/pricing.md

## Core pages

- [Home](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/): Overview of Value Dog Training's in-home dog training services for the Sacramento region.
- [Services & Pricing](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/services): Full list of training packages (Walk-N-Train, Foundation I/II/III, Day Training) with prices, what's included, and FAQs about cost, vaccines, session length, and service area.
- [About Debi](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/aboutdebi): The trainer's background — 18 years of experience, mentorship under Master Trainer Eleanor, and training philosophy.
- [Contact](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/contact): Phone number, contact form, and free 20-minute phone consultation. Call (916) 201-7080.
- [Testimonials / Reviews](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/testimonials): Real client reviews and results from Sacramento-area dog owners.
- [Service Areas](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations): All cities and counties served across the greater Sacramento region.
- [Blog](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/blog): Articles on dog training, puppy basics, obedience, and behavior.

## Training services

- [Obedience Commands](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/obedience-commands): In-home obedience training — sit, wait, heel, recall, down, stand, and off-leash reliability. Puppies from 8 weeks.
- [Puppy Training](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/puppy-behavior): In-home puppy training starting at 8 weeks — housebreaking, biting/mouthing, chewing, socialization, and confidence building. No vaccines required.
- [Behavior Modification](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/behaviors): Fixing anxiety, excessive barking, jumping, destructive behavior, and fear. Adopted and rescue dogs welcome.
- [Aggression Training](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/aggression): Leash reactivity, dog-on-dog and dog-on-people aggression, biting, food guarding, and territorial behavior.
- [Session Prep](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/session-prep): How to prepare for a training session — collar and leash recommendations, feeding guidelines, and setting your dog up for success.

## Common questions (answers)

- **How much does dog training cost in Sacramento?** Packages range from $50 (Walk-N-Train) to $600 (Foundation III). Foundation II at $300 for 3 hours is the best value for most owners.
- **Do I need my dog vaccinated before training?** No. Value Dog Training does not require vaccination records, evaluations, or waitlists. Training can start as early as 8 weeks.
- **Is in-home training better than group classes?** For most dogs, yes — dogs learn in their actual environment, so behaviors transfer immediately to real life and the trainer can address each dog's specific issues.
- **How many sessions will my dog need?** It varies; many owners see noticeable improvement after a single session. Complex issues benefit from Foundation II or III.
- **What areas do you serve?** Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, and parts of Nevada County.
- **What payment methods are accepted?** Cash and checks, due at the time of each session.

## Service area pages

- [Sacramento](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/sacramento)
- [Roseville](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/roseville)
- [Elk Grove](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/elk-grove)
- [Folsom](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/folsom)
- [Fair Oaks](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/fair-oaks)
- [Citrus Heights](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/citrus-heights)
- [Rancho Cordova](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/rancho-cordova)
- [El Dorado Hills](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/el-dorado-hills)
- [Davis](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/davis)
- [Rocklin](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/rocklin)
- [Natomas](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/natomas)
- [Rancho Murieta](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/rancho-murieta)
- [Placerville](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/placerville)
- [Granite Bay](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/granite-bay)
- [Lincoln](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/lincoln)
- [Woodland](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/woodland)
- [Yuba City](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/yuba-city)
- [Grass Valley](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/grass-valley)
- [Penn Valley](https://www.valuedogtraining.com/locations/penn-valley)