News and Updates

September 2025 - There is never any expectation of a donation from our clients. That being said, we've had plenty of clients who want to support other people getting the same help they're getting. We are a nonprofit after all. Our organization runs on donations from people just like you.

So we've run the numbers and have come up with some suggested donations based on what we've been able to accomplish in our first year of operations. Read More

August 2025 - Thanks to a new partnership with local nonprofit and long-time supporter of Free Dog Trainers, Lemon Aide Project, our trainers now carry Narcan. You can ask your trainer about Narcan to get a box as a gift from Lemon Aide Project.

This initiative is part of our goal to be a judgement-free and supportive organization... Read More

July 2025 - Free Dog Trainers was invited by leadership at Rohnert Park Animal Services to speak to the summer camp group about dog body language, how to get permission to interact with a dog, and of course modern methods of training dogs and modifying behavior... Read More

June 2025 - The nonprofit organization Free Dog Trainers announced that they have received the Maddie’s Fund® 30th Anniversary Hero Award, a surprise $30,000 grant, to provide free dog training to Sonoma County, with goals to expand into neighboring regions by 2026. Maddie’s Fund is a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals... Read More