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San Francisco’s Positive
Dog Training Experts
At PrimePaw, we go beyond obedience — creating trust, confidence, and joy in every dog.
Our Training Services
Comprehensive training programs designed for every dog's unique needs and personality
Not sure which program fits your dog?
Puppy Preschool
- Age: 8-18 weeks
- Level: Beginner
- 12 in-facility sessions + 2 private sessions
- $2,000
Foundation training that builds socialization, obedience, and confidence for young puppies.
Puppy Kindergarten
- Age: 18-25 weeks
- Level: Beginner
- 12 in-facility sessions + 2 private sessions
- $2,000
A beginner program reinforcing socialization, obedience, and confidence-building skills.
Puppy First Steps Academy
- Age: 8-18 weeks
- Level: Beginner
- 4 private training sessions, 4 puppy socials, 1 group class or 2 walk n trains
- $1,000
A tailored mix of private and group learning to help your puppy learn good manners, socialize, and start obedience training.
Off-Leash Adventures
- Age: 6 months+
- Level: All levels
- 1-hr park walk with pick-up & drop-off
- $50
Fun outdoor adventures with safe off-leash exercise and enrichment.
Academy Continuing Education (ACE)
- Age: Graduates only
- Level: All levels
- 4 ACE days + 1 private
- $600
Ongoing learning for Academy graduates to maintain and advance skills.
Walk N Train
- Age: All ages
- Level: Customized
- 4 sessions
- $500
One-on-one training walks designed to improve obedience in real-world settings.
Daycare
- Age: 18 weeks+
- Level: All levels
- 1 session
- $120/day
Supervised play and socialization in a safe, structured environment with training reinforcement.
Half Day Daycare
- Age: 18 weeks+
- Level: All levels
- 1 half-day session
- $80
Shorter playtime option for social dogs needing mid-day fun and care.
Daycare Package
- Age: 18 weeks+
- Level: All levels
- 12 daycare sessions
- $1,440
A cost-effective bundle for regular daycare guests.
Puppy First Steps
- Age: 8-25 weeks
- Level: Beginner
- 3 classes
- $225
Small group training focused on introducing obedience and social skills to young puppies.
Level 1
- Age: 18 weeks+
- Level: Beginner
- 3 classes
- $225
Small group puppy training to build obedience and social skills with positive reinforcement.
Level 2
- Age: 19 weeks+
- Level: Intermediate
- 4 classes
- $480
Small group training that strengthens obedience and manners with advanced practice.
Barky Pully Lungy
- Age: 25 weeks+
- Level: All levels
- 3 classes
- $325
Specialized training to address leash pulling, barking, and lunging behaviors.
Private Training
- Age: All ages
- Level: Customized
- 3 sessions
- $585
Personalized training for specific goals or behavior challenges.
Puppy Socials
- Age: 8-18 weeks
- Level: Beginner
- 1 session
- $25
Safe, structured playtime to build your puppy’s confidence and social skills.
Upcoming & Current Group Classes
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Puppy Social: The Puppy Play Lab (Pet Food Express)
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Our Puppy Socials are for puppies under 18 weeks old and are not walking outside!
Join us for an educational puppy social hour!
Wednesday from 5-6 pm @ 1975 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
If you want your puppy to learn great play skills and if you want to learn how and when to intervene, then the Puppy Play Lab is for you! We aim to provide an outlet for positive play experiences for your pup in addition to educating puppy guardians so that they can get the most out of their pup’s socializing hour!
Puppy Social: The Puppy Play Lab
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Our Puppy Socials are for puppies under 18 weeks old and are not walking outside!
Join us for an educational puppy social hour!
Every Friday 4-5 pm @ Primepaw (243 Alabama Street)!
If you want your puppy to learn great play skills and if you want to learn how and when to intervene, then the Puppy Play Lab is for you! We aim to provide an outlet for positive play experiences for your pup in addition to educating puppy guardians so that they can get the most out of their pup’s socializing hour!
Level 1 Foundation
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This IN-PERSON class is perfect for starting foundational training or as a solid refresher to reinforce your dog’s progress. Our Level 1: Foundation course uses positive reinforcement to help you build essential skills, including foundational cues, leash walking, recall, and effective communication—strengthening your bond and supporting your dog’s training journey.
Location
Training takes place at our facility, in the heart of the mission, where we are connected to the SPCA.
243 Alabama St, San Francisco, 94103
There is plenty of free, unrestricted parking in front of our facility.
Online Google Classroom
In addition to the in-person training, all students also receive an invitation to an online google classroom on the first day of class. The classroom is populated with additional learning materials, videos, tutorials, and exercises for each class!
CANCELLATION/ MAKE-UP POLICY:
In you enroll in this class, you assume full responsibility for dates/times.
Making up missed days in different classes is unfortunately not doable. However, you will be enrolled in the Google Classroom and will have all the materials for each class: homework, instructions, and tutorial videos so you can continue training even if you miss a day!
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds for a class may be able to be met if requested 7 days before the class start date.
If a class is refunded there is a 20% restocking fee.
Once a class has started, we unfortunately cannot refund; exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PLEASE BE SURE TO CAREFULLY READ TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CLASS SCHEDULE AND YOUR SCHEDULE TO COMMIT TO TRAINING. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS PLEASE LET US KNOW!
We look forward to learning and growing with your beloved pup!
Puppy First Steps
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Puppy First Steps is the perfect start for pups 25 weeks or younger.
In this 3-week class, you and your puppy will learn about:
- Foundation Leash Walking – Teaching your puppy to walk comfortably on a leash
- Basic Cues – Sits, Downs, Attention to Name, and lots more.
- Alone Time & Settling – Helping your puppy learn to relax and be comfortable alone or on their mat/crate.
- Creating Positive Associations – Building confidence and joy in new situations, people, and environments.
Location
Class is held in our facility, located in the heart of the mission, next to the SPCA.
243 Alabama St, San Francisco, 94103
Online Google Classroom
All Students receive an invitation to an online google classroom the first day of class. The classroom is populated with additional learning materials, videos, tutorials, and exercises for each class!
CANCELLATION/ MAKE-UP POLICY:
In you enroll in this class, you assume full responsibility for dates/times.
Making up missed days in different classes is unfortunately not doable. However, you will be enrolled in the google classroom that will have all materials for each class: homework, instructions, and tutorial videos so you can continue training even if you miss a day!
REFUND POLICY:
Refund for a class may be able to be met if requested 7 days before class start date.
If a class is refunded there is a 20% restocking fee.
Once a class has started, we unfortunately cannot refund; exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
PLEASE BE SURE TO CAREFULLY READ TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CLASS SCHEDULE AND YOUR SCHEDULE TO COMMIT TO TRAINING. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS PLEASE LET US KNOW!
We look forward to learning and growing with your beloved pup!
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