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Dan Perata Training and Boarding Reviews

Rated 4.4 based on 54 Reviews

80 Elmira St, San Francisco, CA 94124, United States

Dog Trainers San Francisco

Published on
April 11, 2024
Last updated
June 18, 2025

Reviews Summary

Overall, customer sentiment toward Dan Perata Training is overwhelmingly positive and grounded in notable behavioral change for challenging dogs. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize transformative outcomes for pets with severe anxiety, reactivity, or aggression—even after trying numerous other methods and trainers. The company and its founders, especially Dan and Natasha, are credited with both innovative training techniques and exceptional dedication. Occasional initial doubts surface around the challenges of the process or emotional demands on owners, but these are quickly outweighed by tangible improvements and progress.

The most common themes include personalized attention, a holistic and non-punitive training approach, and an emphasis on educating both pet and owner. Clients note successful boarding, ongoing support, and staff going above and beyond, such as handling emergencies or helping with special cases. Training is described as rigorous, with a focus on consistency. Facilities and resources receive positive remarks, and clients appreciate long-term relationships fostered beyond initial programs.

In summary, Dan Perata Training is recognized as a highly reputable dog training provider in San Francisco and the surrounding region. Reviews support the company’s status as both a reliable last resort and a proactive partner in dog behavior transformation. Consistency, staff expertise, and real-world improvement—often where others failed—build a strong local and industry reputation.
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What Customers Are Saying About Dan Perata Training and Boarding?

he will be the secret sauce

so much improvement in both

a huge quality-of-life changer

rescued my dog from being put down

amazing results

my dog is now thriving :)

she impresses everyone she meets

truly changed our lives

I am SO grateful

very easy to continue training

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Based on the set of reviews used to generate this report, it appears that 100% of Dan Perata Training and Boarding's customers had a positive experience.

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Dan Perata Training and Boarding Ratings

5

As of Based on 54 revies as of Apr 11, 2024

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Customer Reviews

As of Jun 18, 2025, 54 customers have reviewed this business and rated it 4.4 Star out of 5. Trustguide conducted an in-depth analysis of Dan Perata Training and Boarding's publicly available reviews View source

Alexandra Roberts rated Dan Perata Training and Boarding 5 stars
4 months ago
Dan was my last resort. He’s not going to sugar coat it, but if you can remove your feelings and trust that he’s just trying to help you and your dog - you’ll find success. I have a 4 year old pitbull - rescued about two years ago and over the course of those two years, she has grown more and more reactive to dogs and people, and also outlets her energy on cars, skateboards - anything that moves really. It’s fear based aggression, high prey drive, and what Dan helped me realize - emotional and leadership imbalance that caused an attachment to me that made the entire problem much worse. A combination that has slowly deteriorated my mental health. I was introduced to Dan and Natasha by a mutual friend back in November of 2024, after in person lessons and phone consults with about 8 different trainers and $8k in costs. Prong collar, e-collar, treats, clicker, slip lead, long lead - you name it, I tried it. Nothing worked. So I decided to drive from Reno to San Francisco and give it one final shot - before putting down a dog I became extremely attached to as well. Dan’s methods aren’t rocket science - it’s actually quite simple. Just listen to him. He’s going to be right by your side the entire time if you show up for yourself and for your dog. Cry once and then cut that shit out. I repeat, he’s not going to sugar coat it, but he will be the secret sauce if you’ve found yourself at your wits end with a very difficult dog. And if you don’t have a difficult dog yet - hire Dan so you don’t end up creating one. It’s not the dogs - it’s us. I’m about three months into this new chapter and I’m able to walk Cici around the neighborhood again (a location we avoided for the past year due to her temper tantrums and my embarrassment and frustration). We’ve walked past dogs and people with little to NO reactions. Our journey isn’t over yet and there’s still work to do. It’s going to take time to undo two years of the wrong training, but I finally have the right tools and it’s only up from here. A massive thank you to Dan, Natasha, JV, Josh, Sydney and Bryn. -Alex & Cici
Annie Prasad Vadillo rated Dan Perata Training and Boarding 5 stars
a year ago
There aren't enough words to explain how great DPT (including Dan, Natasha, and all of the staff and trainers) are - do NOT miss training your dogs with them. We came to DPT with our Tibetan Mastiff Clifford (fearful, reactive out of fear, huge) and our corgi Jude (spoiled brat, everything on his own terms) back in Febraury 2022. It was extremely important to us to use a no-pain method of training, especially with a dog as big as Clifford (120 lbs) and DPT delivered. We enrolled in Dan Camp and Jude and Cliforrd came back completely different dogs - we've seen so much improvement in both of their behavior. The facilities are great (think large training spaces, a treadmill room to work on reactivity on walks, a separation anxiety exercise room etc.) and the trainers care deeply about the dogs. We also love that our dogs board at DPT and get extra training whenever we go out of town. Because dogs are dynamic and training is a process, DPT offers support throughout the dog's lifetime and we take advantage of it regularly. This has been a HUGE help to us, especially when new issues pop up, new life changes happen, etc. We love and could not recommend more highly DPT.
Melody Nasser rated Dan Perata Training and Boarding 5 stars
a year ago
Dan Perata and his team are an amazing group of people. Their jobs are not easy, and they really are so good at what they do. We signed up for Dan Perata Training back in 2018 after noticing reactive behavior in our [then 2 year old] Australian Shepherd. It was important for us to go with trainers who didn’t use punishment (shock or prong collars) or treat-based training, which this facility does not use. Training is obviously a forever thing and not just a one and done event. I learned how to interact with our dog in a way that makes sense to her and we’ve now had years where I have peace of mind when we leave the house. Equipped with DPT knowledge, we were able to cultivate such a strong relationship with our dog by noticing her signs of reactivity (before the storm) and working with her on better behavior. Training with DPT was invaluable and a huge quality-of-life changer. I now have the tools and confidence to handle myself around *other* people’s reactive dogs. Dan is always very helpful in identifying where we can do better as leaders and we’ve had check-ins when we feel like there has been regression. I can’t recommend working with him enough.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Perata Training and Boarding

Does Dan Perata Training use punishment or shock collars?

No, Dan Perata Training does not use punishment, shock, or prong collars. They emphasize non-punitive approaches and positive leadership techniques for behavior modification and training.

Can Dan Perata Training help with aggressive or reactive dogs?

Yes, many customers report successful outcomes for dogs with aggression or fear-based reactivity that had not improved after working with other trainers. The team is experienced and willing to handle challenging behavioral issues.

Is ongoing support available after initial training?

Yes, reviews highlight continued access to resources, boarding, and ongoing support from trainers for follow-up questions, refresher training, and adapting to new challenges that arise after completing the main program.

About Dan Perata Training and Boarding

Dog Trainers
Dan Perata Training specializes in dog behavior modification and obedience training, offering services to address issues such as aggression, reactivity, and anxiety in pets. The company operates in-person programs at its facilities, which also provide dog boarding and ongoing training support for clients in San Francisco and nearby locations.

Dan Perata Training utilizes structured programs like "Dan Camp," private sessions, follow-up check-ins, and telephone consultations. The business is staffed by a team of trainers and support personnel who use non-punitive techniques and do not rely on shock or prong collars or treat-based training. Facilities include specialized rooms and exercise areas.
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