Medina Dogs Training provides real-home board-and-train programs for busy Fremont owners who want calm, reliable behavior that fits daily life. Dogs practice practical skills in a trainer’s home and real-world environments, while owners receive hands-on coaching to maintain progress.
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Led by Tim Medina, 14+ years of dog-training experience. CPDT-KA certified trainer on the Medina Dogs Training team.
Leash pulling, jumping, poor recall, reactivity, and a lack of structure can make everyday routines stressful. Our customized programs build useful behavior for real life, whether that means a calmer neighborhood walk in Warm Springs or Irvington, better engagement around distractions, or a smoother schedule for a busy BART commuter. Training is fair, clear, and understandable to the dog, with practical guidance for the owner.
Our puppy board and train program builds early structure, household manners, confidence, and strong foundations. Puppy programs are customized and typically last 1–3 weeks.
Our adolescent and adult board and train program helps dogs improve impulse control, leash skills, recall foundations, and everyday reliability. Programs are customized and typically last 1–3 weeks.
Our behavior modification program supports dogs with reactivity, aggression, fear, and other significant challenges. Duration and recommendations are assessment-led and based on the individual dog and household.
Medina Dogs Training intentionally works with a limited number of dogs so each receives focused attention. A free consultation is the best way to discuss goals, logistics, and current availability.
Our programs take place in trainers’ real homes rather than a kennel or Fremont facility. That setting supports practical routines and helps dogs learn behavior that can transfer home. Tim Medina brings more than 14 years of dog-training experience, began at the Michael Ellis School, and teaches Nose Work at Marin Humane on Saturdays. Rochelle Migliore is a CPDT-KA certified trainer on the Medina Dogs Training team.
Owner education is central to the process. You receive updates during training, hands-on instruction, an in-home transfer session, and personalized follow-up so you understand how to maintain the work.
The process starts with a free consultation to learn about your dog, your goals, and your household. The team recommends a tailored program, then your dog joins a trainer for immersive real-home training. Owners receive regular updates and a mid-program hands-on session. At graduation, an in-home transfer session helps put the new skills into practice, followed by personalized coaching and support.
Medina Dogs Training works with Fremont dog owners in Warm Springs, Irvington, Niles, and Mission San Jose, as well as nearby Newark, Union City, Hayward, and Milpitas. The goal is practical behavior owners can use during East Bay neighborhood walks, busy family routines, and outings around popular public spaces such as the Lake Elizabeth and Fremont Central Park area, without claiming training takes place at those locations.
Explore additional services, learn about Medina Dogs Training, read our frequently asked questions, or find practical advice on the first 30 days with a puppy, loose-leash walking, and common dog behavior problems.
Dog training costs in Fremont depend on your dog’s age, behavior, goals, and the program that best fits your household. Medina Dogs Training provides custom recommendations and pricing after a free consultation, so owners can understand the appropriate path before committing. No one-size-fits-all package is recommended without learning about the dog first.
Medina Dogs Training works with Fremont dog owners, including families and professionals in Warm Springs, Irvington, Niles, and Mission San Jose, as well as nearby East Bay communities. Training takes place in trainers’ real homes rather than a Fremont facility, and the consultation confirms service fit, logistics, and current availability.
Yes. Medina Dogs Training builds practical skills such as loose-leash walking, calm behavior, recall foundations, and engagement around distractions. Those skills can make everyday Fremont routines more manageable, from neighborhood walks to busier public settings. Training is customized to the dog, and owners receive coaching to maintain progress after the program.
Puppy and adolescent or adult board-and-train programs are customized and typically last 1–3 weeks. Behavior-modification timelines depend on the dog’s assessment, needs, and goals. The consultation provides the most appropriate recommendation.
Owners receive regular updates, a mid-program hands-on session, an in-home graduation and transfer session, and personalized follow-up coaching. These steps help owners understand the training and maintain consistent behavior at home.
A free consultation is a simple next step to determine which program fits your dog, your Fremont lifestyle, and current availability.
Ruthy Evora has extensive experience working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Her background includes canine behavior assessments, developing individualized care plans, creating safe playgroups, and working closely with pet owners to help every dog succeed. She is known for her calm, patient approach, thoughtful handling skills, and ability to build trust with both dogs and their families.
Ruthy believes successful training begins with clear communication, consistency, and helping owners understand how their dogs learn. She enjoys building strong foundations with puppies, improving everyday obedience, and helping families create lasting habits they can continue long after training is complete. Her goal is to help every owner develop a confident, well-mannered dog they can enjoy for years to come.
Shell Kaminsky is a balanced dog trainer with nearly nine years of professional experience helping dogs and their owners build lasting success together. As the former Head Trainer and Operations Manager at a respected California board-and-train program, she has worked with hundreds of dogs ranging from family companions and puppies to advanced obedience, behavior modification, and service dogs.
Shell is a graduate of the ProTrain Institute Professional Dog Trainer program, an IACP member, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also the Founder and Director of ProTrain Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals obtain service dogs by connecting them with funding opportunities, grants, and other community resources. Her passion for service dogs includes training hearing, mobility, psychiatric, diabetic alert, and public access dogs, giving her extensive experience developing customized training plans for both dogs and their handlers.
Shell believes successful training comes from teaching the owner just as much as the dog. Clients consistently praise her patience, professionalism, and ability to explain concepts in a way that builds confidence for the entire family. Whether she’s working with a young puppy learning life’s first lessons, helping a family overcome challenging behaviors, or preparing a dog for advanced obedience, Shell focuses on clear communication, consistency, and practical training that creates lasting results.