Gentle Touch Pet Training has been serving the Central Coast for more than 20 years. Gentle Touch was founded in 1999 by Teah Anders, author of Click 'n Connect: Training your Dog - A Lifelong Journey. All basic dog training is based on the tenets of Clicker Training, a gentle approach using a marker signal and positive reinforcement to shape your dog's behaviors (the same way marine mammals are trained). All agility and nose work classes are taught through positive reinforcement.

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Merijane McTalley

Mar 30, 2022

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Great training program. Instructor. Carol and Matt are knowledgeable and my dog and I (especially me) have learned so much. I am going to take the next course and highly recommend it

Corlese Todd

May 22, 2021

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Teah is a very kind and gentle trainer who is full of knowledge. We learned a lot and look forward to continuing training at home. We might have made some lasting puppy friends if our little Aussie wasn't so shy, but that was one thing we could not untrain.

Levi P.

Mar 19, 2021

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I'm so pleased with and grateful for Teah's Puppy Preschool class, especially during times of the pandemic. My puppy was able to get the crucial socialization with other dogs that he needed and I learned a lot from the class as well. All of the staff are wonderful and love what they do! Ghost had a blast and we'll be returning in October for Kindergarten!

Apr 05, 2020

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Always a fun learning experience! My dog might be getting old, but she still gets excited every time we turn down their street! She and I both come away from their many classes with positive energy and boosted confidence!

Jeff Miller

Jan 16, 2020

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We have taken our dogs through puppy training and the nose work. They have turned out great. All our "kids" will go to Gentle Touch Pet Training.

Joan Graham

Jun 11, 2019

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Just attended the NACSW Odor Recognition Test on January 27, 2019 at Gentle Touch Pet Training. The venue was excellent and the test was well organized with helpful staff. The CO of the test was positive and professional. We false alerted on one of the odors and the CO gave us constructive comments afterward. Everyone working the event was so positive it was impossible to be disappointed about missing one odor. We are looking forward to the next ORT held at Gentle Touch so we can add the final odor to our box;-

Diana Wilson

May 17, 2019

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Our dog took the Elementary Clicker Training Class. I was skeptical at first, but you are taught how to train your dog with a clicker! Excellent class! My dog was able sit, stand, and finally do a 'down' after the 6th week! All the things taught in this class your dog learn will learn in time!

Cyndy Later

Feb 09, 2018

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My Australian Shepherd puppy and I have learned a great deal in the Elementary clicker class! He is learning wonderful manners. He is now in the Agility classes and learning wonderful skills and burning lots of energy. The instructors and the facility are magnificent!

Rebecca Anastasio

Apr 01, 2017

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I have been taking classes there for a number of years, starting with a Feisty Fido class for my reactive dog. Great Instructors, great facility with indoor and outdoor training areas. Only wish it was closer to my house.

D. C.

Jun 15, 2015

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I had a GREAT experience years ago with Gentle Touch Pet Training and was able to live happily ever after with my Akitas until they passed at 13 and 14 years old. We applied what we learned to our Pitbull mix and 8 years later he's STILL the perfect dog. We recently got a visit from Teah to work with our 2 year old Boxer and 1 year old Boxer mix. She gave us great refresher tips on positive reinforcement training and shed lots of light on the breed and their age playing a role in some of their CURRENT behavior. As before within minutes she had our dogs doing everything she asked of them. We're starting nose work training on Monday. So excited!