Welcome to Elite Pup Training
Strengthening the bond between you and your dog, we offer personalized, professional behavior training that you can count on.
Check out our Day Training and Board & Train Programs
We have a day training program for the parents who want to be more involved in the training and three board & train programs to choose from.
New Kennels at EPT
We are constantly improving at the ranch and have recently replaced and added new kennels to our facility.
Our redesigned barn space includes 12 uniquely designed kennels for our canine guests with special needs. We've replaced older kennels with top-of-the-line kennels to make our accommodations like no other.
Our kennels provide a safe, exclusive space insulated from the hot and cold weather where they enjoy their meals and downtime. They enjoy our secured areas with other canine pals or on pack walks when they are not in their kennels.
About Us
Google Review
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Ricky and Vanessa are the best! He reminds me of Caesar Milan, the dog whisperer. They are the only people I trust with my dog. Ricky is always observant and very good at explaining what the dog is communicating. My dog had really bad behavioral problems and Ricky was able to help him become a normal dog. I will forever be grateful for them.
Paula P.
Google Review
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Ricky and his team of dog lovers have been fantastic with my 100 pound puppy with endless energy and intrusive non-listening manners. Osito is now well on his way to healing and coming when I call him with distractions and all. Thank you for shaping Osito into an even better dog.
Turi H.
Google Review
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We signed up Stella for EPTs 3 week boarding program and are very happy with the results! We had done other training courses before choosing EPT but we still needed more help to address Stella's reactiveness. In the past we couldn't even take her on a walk without her pulling the whole way or lunging at cars driving by. Thankfully all of that is no longer an issue thanks to EPT. She would also get really worked up with dogs on walks and thanks to the training not only has that improved but we also know how to snap Stella out of it before she gets overworked. Thanks for much to Ricky, Vanessa, and the team! We're looking forward to bringing Stella back for daycare soon.
-Crystal C.
Yelp Review
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Nothing short of a MIRACLE!!!! I cannot recommend Ricky and his staff enough. We are so, so, SO grateful to have a well-behaved puppy now. I don't know how they did it in just three weeks (we did the overnight stay option, which was completely worth it). But they did. We have a loving but challenging sweet pup who was a whole different personality from our older dog (who was much easier to train ourselves). She was food obsessed (still is, but totally in control now) and jumped at us sitting at the table and grabbed food out of our mouths! She also is a major barker, now completely manageable. She may do a bark here or there, but is easily redirected and stops. She heels and lies down easily. She jumped to say hi to people and they also resolved that. She absolutely HATED her crate (would bark/cry non-stop) and now she goes in without issue. She may have a whimper here or there initially, but immediately stops when we use our commands learned from Ricky. Having a well-behaved dog is truly priceless, and I would do this again in a heartbeat if needed with another pup. Also, it's so clear that Ricky and the other staff truly love the dogs. It made me so happy to watch Ricky in our training sessions with our pup and know she was in good, loving hands during the process. THANK YOU!!!!
Katrina M.
Yelp Review
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EPT is the best! When my new puppy was proving to be too much for me I started working with Ricky and Vanessa and their team. Rugby is now such a pleasure and so well behaved you would not believe he is just over a year old. We did the 5 week program and now I have a dog the I can trust and enjoy. His fear aggression is under control and so well mannered. He also goes to EPT for boarding overnight now and then and comes home happy and exhausted from all the good times. 5 stars from me!!!!
Lane K.
Yelp Review
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Ricky, Vanessa, Kylie and all of the trainers are professionals who genuinely care about their clients and of course, the dogs. The location is serene and beautiful, like a sleep away camp for the pups. The fact that they typically have between 10-30 dogs on site but when you arrive it's very quiet speaks volumes to how happy and well looked after the dogs are. They keep them occupied and engaged in mind and body. Our girl Tilly returned from a ten day stay happy and healthy, well exercised and with a lot of new friends.
Anthony B.
We've Teamed Up With Sam's Doggie Dude Ranch
We’ve moved our services to a new spot on the ranch—located on the outskirts of Goleta! With more space and new services now available, we’re excited to continue offering the same high-quality training you’ve come to expect.
Exciting News! We’re Now Partnered with PawTree!
We’re thrilled to share that Elite Pup Training is now officially partnered with PawTree, a premium pet Nutrition & wellness company offering customized nutrition, supplements, treats, and more for your pup’s specific needs!