Obedience Camp
Our most popular camp
The core fundamentals every dog must know: sit, stay, down, come, off, heel and no.
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Animal ExpertTraining Camps
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- Three-time Emmy Award winner
- Host of CBS’s Lucky Dog
- MasterClass instructor
- 10,000+ dogs trained
25+ years of experience. Two-time best-selling author. Featured on CBS, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Paramount+, Prime and Samsung TV.
A Higher Standard of Dog Training.
Our expert trainers were handpicked by Brandon and personally trained alongside him in his methods and curriculum. Every stay combines a customized training program with attentive, boutique care. Cage-free socialization and a home environment build confidence, reliable obedience and everyday manners.
The Lucky Dog Ranch is the filming home of Brandon’s three-time Emmy Award-winning CBS series.
Obedience. Behavior. Results.
Dog Training & Board and Train Camps
Customized board-and-train programs for puppy development, obedience and behavior challenges, serving clients across the entire West and East Coasts.
Advanced Training
Board and train camp
Long-distance obedience and off-leash training for hikers, adventurers and canine alumni.
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Puppy Training
Six- and twelve-week camps
Manners, chewing, house training and obedience, through the most destructive months.
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Service & Therapy Dog
Life-changing animals
Therapy, psychiatric service, diabetic alert and mobility assistance dogs.
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Separation Anxiety
The Layered Approach
Socialization and confidence building, layered with techniques and training tools.
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Anti-Aggression
Ten to fourteen days
Heavy obedience with focused exposure for fear, reactivity, guarding and dog aggression.
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Consultations
About one hour
In person or over Zoom. The fee applies to any camp you go on to book.
Details about ConsultationsHow to begin
Three steps to the ranch
Tell us about your dog
Send a short inquiry or call or text (818) 300-2745. We respond to every training inquiry within 12 hours.
Personalized Training Assessment
Dogs 6 months and older require an assessment to evaluate their behavior, temperament, and training needs. In-person assessments are preferred, with virtual consultations available for out-of-town clients. For puppies under 6 months, assessments are optional.
Board and train at the ranch
Your dog stays in Calabasas or Jupiter on a customized program built on Brandon’s 7 Common Commands.
Two coasts. One standard.
Locations
Explore our dog training ranches in Calabasas, serving greater Los Angeles, and Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Beyond the ranch
Television & Media
Explore Brandon’s work on screen and the stories behind the training.
The methods behind the training
Books & Instructionals
Explore Brandon McMillan’s books, MasterClass and YouTube channel for expert dog training instruction you can use at home.
Plan your visit
Out of Town
Clients travel from across the country and around the world to train at our ranches. Explore flight options for traveling with your dog, recommended hotels and local dining in Los Angeles and Palm Beach.
In our clients’ words
“There are certain basic and fundamental commands all dogs must know. Brandon exceeded our expectations.”
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Brandon has trained the dogs of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and is Andy Cohen’s personal dog trainer.
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Set a Higher Standard.
Tell us about your dog and your goals. Our team will recommend the right training program.