Welcome to the Metro Dog Training Campus!

We are excited to offer the dog community a central place to go for classes, private sessions and special workshops. Whether you have a puppy you want to start off right, or a shelter dog who needs help becoming a pet, or you just want to do something fun with your furry friend, there is always something for you at Metro Dog.

Our TRAINING & CLASSES schedule is to the right. To see a full list of events, please visit our Calendar.

To build a fun and successful relationship with your dog it is necessary to embrace the unique traits, experiences and skills that are your dog. My hope is to guide you to see the best your dog has to offer and show you how to use it to build the relationship you want.

Basic Training Classes – Limited class sizes and lots of space create an ideal learning environment. There are classes for all levels and lots of personal attention in each class. Read more >

Specialty Classes & Workshops – The focus on a single skill or problem allows the handler and the dog to explore techniques and practice what is most important to you. Workshops target the problems that breakdown your relationship with your dog and help you work together toward a solution. We offer workshops from a variety of teachers local and worldwide. Read more >

Community Lectures -  We invite professionals from all areas of pet care and training to share their knowledge with our clients and the community.
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Private Consultation Sessions- One on one sessions with Alison Smith, CTC are regularly available to work on specific problems. Come for a single session just to get an overview of how to address your concerns about your dog or purchase a package of sessions for intensive help. Read more >

We believe that positive methods of training and handling are the best practices in working with the canines in our care. We do not use harsh corrections, pain or fear to control the dogs in our care. We use positive redirection and train our staff to maintain a healthy relationship of boundaries and positive management.

All classes and presenters and dog handlers at Metro Dog ascribe to a positive reinforcement philosophy.

Metro Dog boasts a state-of-the-art training pavilion that nears 2000 square feet. Floors are covered with the highest quality recycled rubber flooring, acoustic engineering fosters optimum learning. Skylights provide natural lighting and a clean air system provides a breath of fresh air!

You’ll also get to enjoy the lobby stocked with free fair-trade coffee, information and schedules of upcoming events, and comfy chairs to observe the cuties in Small Dog Town’s Alamo Square Park.