SERVICES
Our Methods
Training should be enjoyable for both you and your dog. We use food, praise, and—most importantly—play to reward desired behaviors and help dogs learn new skills with enthusiasm. As training progresses, we also introduce fair, thoughtful pressure to clearly communicate boundaries and address unwanted or potentially dangerous behaviors.
Our goal is to build dogs that are confident, engaged, and excited to work with their owners. We believe the best training creates a true partnership built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. Above all, we genuinely love dogs, and we're committed to helping every dog reach their full potential while keeping their spirit happy and willing.
BOARDING TRAINING
Our Board & Train program is our most popular service. It combines immersive training with a safe, comfortable boarding experience. Choose from a two- or four-week program designed to build reliable obedience, improve behavior, and strengthen your dog's confidence—all followed by personalized one-on-one handler lessons to ensure success continues at home.
To provide every dog with the attention they deserve, we limit our Board & Train program to just five dogs at a time. Keeping our numbers small allows us to reduce stress, maintain a calm environment, and tailor training to each individual dog.
This program is ideal for busy owners, families preparing for life with a well-mannered companion, or anyone heading out on vacation who wants their dog to come home with new skills and better behavior. It's much more than boarding—it's an investment in a lifetime of better communication with your dog.
The Training Process
Every dog receives two to three structured training sessions each day in a variety of real-world environments. Training takes place both at our home and throughout the community, exposing dogs to shopping centers, parks, people, dogs, wildlife, traffic, and other everyday distractions. By practicing in different environments, dogs learn to respond reliably wherever life takes them.
Between training sessions, dogs enjoy a balanced routine of supervised play, structured walks, rest, and enrichment. They rotate between spacious grassy play yards, our fully fenced five-acre property, and comfortable indoor and outdoor kennel areas.
Our indoor kennels are climate-controlled with both heating and air conditioning. When the weather is pleasant, dogs also spend time in our outdoor 10' × 10' kennels, and every dog sleeps indoors each night.
We believe transparency builds trust. You're always welcome to visit our facility before your dog's stay, and throughout the program we'll send regular photo and video updates so you can watch your dog's progress every step of the way.
Going Home
Training doesn't end when your dog leaves our care.
At the completion of the program, Felix or Christi will conduct your first go-home lesson when your dog is picked up or delivered. During this session, we'll show you exactly how to maintain your dog's new skills and set you up for long-term success.
Your program also includes a series of of follow up 1:1 personalized handler lessons scheduled at your convenience.
We often say that dog training isn't just about teaching the dog—it's about teaching people how to communicate with their dogs. Our goal is to build a lasting partnership that continues long after your dog's stay with us.
Requirements
To take part in Doggy Boot Camp, (positive titer test are okay for certain vaccines)
Vaccinations
• Parvovirus
• Distemper
• Parainfluenza
• Bordetella (kennel cough)
Preventatives
• Monthly flea preventative
• Monthly tick preventative
Basic Obedience
Basic Obedience with award-winning trainer Felix Sunga is available as individual training sessions or as a series of sessions tailored to you and your dog.
Training takes place at our beautiful facility just outside of Lodi in the foothills, where you and your dog can work with Felix on our outdoor training field or in our indoor training room. Family members are welcome—and encouraged—to participate.
These hands-on, highly focused sessions are customized to your individual goals. Whether you're building a foundation of basic obedience, improving existing skills, working through a specific challenge, or simply looking for better communication with your dog, Felix will work directly with you to develop a training plan that makes sense for both you and your dog.
Most importantly, Felix doesn't just train your dog—he teaches you how to train and communicate with your dog. You'll learn how to reinforce the behaviors you're building, troubleshoot problems, and maintain your dog's training long after the session is over.
The frequency and number of sessions are flexible and based on your schedule, your goals, your dog's individual needs, and Felix's professional recommendations.
Pricing
Individual Session — $100
Package of 5 Sessions — 5% off $475 total
Package of 10 Sessions — 10% off $900 total
Packages are a great option for owners who want to build skills progressively and continue advancing their dog's training over time.
PROTECTION & SECURITY TRAINING
There is simply no other protection dog training better than what we provide.
Felix Sunga is world renowned for his ability to train some of the most difficult to train protection dogs. His work is simply the best protection dog training in the Sacramento area, if not all of California. His dynamic cutting-edge training is easy to understand, and as a result, maximizes every repetition. Don’t waste your time on the rest. Get your dog evaluated today!
If you are interested in protection dog training or sport dog training, Felix Sunga and his crew of decoys can put you over the top. As former Training Director for BARC, the oldest functioning ring sports club in the continental United States, you will be working with some of the best decoys in the industry. Felix is credited for teaching some young up-and-coming handlers and decoys, making a mark in the dog training world. Felix’s work with various law enforcement officers, in the Bay Area, has propelled K9 handler teams and private trainers into another level of advanced K9 training. Felix’s credentials are incomparable, bar none!
Some of the largest protection dog companies use my name for training to advance their own endeavors.
All dogs are required to have an evaluation prior to commencing your personalized training program.
If you’re interested in training your dog for protection, go where the pros go!
Any trainer who “guarantees” a certain result is not only lying; they are violating their profession’s code of ethics. According to the guidelines of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), professional dog trainers should “refrain from giving guarantees regarding the outcome of training, because there is no sure way to guarantee the cooperation and performance of all parties involved."
