Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs

"This is a way improved version of rattlesnake avoidance training for dogs. I have a highly anxious and sensitive dog, and Scott and Shane handled this very well. My dog left non-traumatized, and highly prepared for rattlesnake encounters."

"This program is excellent and a huge improvement on what I've done before. In the other program, the snakes were hooded, stretched out, and behaved completely unnaturally — they didn't even rattle. Your snakes present real-world encounters in realistic places where snakes would be. This is a better program, 100%."

"Baxter and Stevie were trained very well. They're as prepared as they possibly could be for a real-world rattlesnake encounter."

"Thank you guys for training my German Shepherd — the rattlesnake training could not have gone better or been performed better."

"My sheepadoodle did so well. We focused heavily on positive reinforcement, and he quickly learned that rattlesnakes are a big no-no. I highly recommend training your dog at the Snake School!"

"I love my GSP so much and felt absolutely wonderful getting him trained. You walk the course with the two handlers and join in on the positive reinforcement when your dog shows positive avoidance. The trainer handles the corrections. But your dog will learn quickly to avoid the rattlesnakes on his/her own — at least Oakley did. My dog left this course completely non-traumatized, and I'm so happy that I did this. Feel so much better. Thanks guys!"

"Denny and Lilly were trained very well. Highly recommend rattlesnake avoidance training with the Snake School."

"This is a highly professional rattlesnake avoidance training program for dogs that we can't recommend enough."

"This is the best possible snake avoidance program. If you live by a hill, you really need to get your dogs trained in rattlesnake avoidance. This is the place to do it!"

"This was an excellent rattlesnake avoidance training and my dog got it 100%."

"I'm so happy with Snake School! I'm confident that Maple will avoid snakes now. Thank you so much Scott, Cary, and Shane."

"My dog learned so much! This is a life saving training. Thank you both so much for what you do."

"My 2 dogs were a bit rambunctious and are still puppies but I think they learned a lot. This was a great course. I'm going to recommend my friends and neighbors!"

"My dog learned so much! He's snake safe now. I want to volunteer with you guys. Thank you so much."

"My dog didn't naturally avoid the snakes at first, but learned during the course. I'm feeling so much better, and really think he will stay away from snakes now! Thanks guys."

"Hey Scott! Thanks again for training Kitty. Wanted to see if you could train Cleo's two little dogs next. Proud puppy parents ahahah!"

"This was my first session with the dog I have now, and after Snake School I feel confident taking him hunting with me. He'll be off leash and working the entire time — and now I know he'll avoid a rattlesnake if he comes across one."

"I brought 3 dogs. Two were naturally avoidant right away — the third needed more correction. They adjusted the training for each dog individually. My fourth one is coming next week."

"So Happy with The Snake School! After a close encounter with a rattlesnake on the trail near our home, we had been worried about our dog Barley's safety — also being off-leash much of the time. We are now confident that Barley is prepared to avoid a rattlesnake should an encounter happen in the future. Thank you Snake School :)"

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"Both Shane and Scott are two of the nicest guys imaginable. My dogs took to them right off and the training is exceptional. Both my dogs are older so their senses do not allow them to respond to all the stimuli right away but I was blown away by the way Shane and Scott adapted the training to give them the best protection possible. I can't recommend this training highly enough and it's an absolute pleasure to give them this five star review."

"My dogs are trained hunting dogs — I was worried a standard course wouldn't cut it. They adapted the whole session around where my dogs specifically needed work. I left genuinely impressed. Honestly I'd volunteer here if I could."

"You can tell a lot of thought went into this. Good people running it — you feel that the moment you arrive."

"I came in nervous. Left feeling like my dog was actually safe. Night and day."

"Very professional people who took good care of us and our dog. The course is laid out well with plenty of safe snake encounters to familiarize the dog with the sight, sound, and smell of rattlesnakes. So important in our area of SoCal."

"Better than I expected, honestly. My dog and I both had a great time. I know my dog will avoid snakes now."

"The snake school was a great experience for our 4 dogs. The handlers were gentle and calm, walking the dogs through the different stations and reworking the stations that they showed some signs of struggle with. All 4 dogs passed the course and it was clear they wanted to avoid the snakes!"

"Winston and I just took The Snake School for Dogs, and I think I said, 'This is the best money I've ever spent,' at least five times during the class LOL

Before signing up, I had heard so many amazing things about them from people at the dog park and online, so my expectations were high. Somehow, they still exceeded them.

I had recently moved to Santa Clarita and reached out to ask about their summer discount. They were kind enough to extend it to me, which meant Winston and I were able to take the class during our very first week living in rattlesnake country. That generosity alone meant a lot.

What really impressed me was how incredible Shane and Scott were with Winston. He's usually pretty timid around men, but he warmed up to both of them almost immediately. They were patient, encouraging, and made the whole experience feel comfortable and stress-free.

And the training works FAST!! I was honestly shocked. By the second station, Winston was already avoiding the snakes and their scent entirely. The results started before we had even finished the class. Watching him make those decisions on his own was amazing!

As a dog owner, there's nothing better than feeling like you've done everything you can to keep your pup safe, and that's exactly how I left feeling. Living in Santa Clarita, where rattlesnakes are a real concern, this class gave me so much peace of mind.

More than anything, it's obvious that Shane and Scott genuinely care about dogs and the people who love them. You can tell this isn't just a business to them. They truly want to keep dogs safe.

If you have a dog and live anywhere rattlesnakes are around, take the class!! 💓"

"We trained at Get Rattled up North, and this program is on a whole other level. Way better!"

"It's a really great thing to do for your dog."

"Glad we did this — I feel my dog is much safer now."

"We're really happy with the results and feel so much better now that Gatsby is trained."

"Shane and Scott did great work with my dog. He's a German Shepherd, which they say is one of the breeds that catches on really quickly. Whiskey, our Shepherd, caught on fast and did a great job avoiding the snakes after some corrections. My husband and I are glad we did this."

"My dogs did great and this training was above and beyond. So glad we did it!"

"Chewie and Leia did great! We were impressed with the training and had a lot of fun. We recommend this course!"

"I'm so happy that I did this class. I'm moving to Texas and needed the best training available because it's total snake country where I'll be. I booked my mom a session right after finishing the course."

"One of my dogs has been bitten 6 times. I'm so happy that I found you guys. Thank you!"

"I am thrilled with the training! All 3 of my dogs have been bitten by rattlesnakes before, and now I can finally let them off the leash in their own backyard. I've used another trainer before, but I'll be using your rattlesnake school from now on. Last time she tried to charge me $1,000 to train one dog! I'm so happy to have found your school. Thank you!"

"Thank you so much for training my two dogs!"

"I had a fantastic experience with The Snake School for Dogs rattlesnake avoidance training. Shane and Scott were both incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain the training process and made sure I understood how the program works. I was really impressed that they used live rattlesnakes in a safe, controlled environment, along with rattlesnake scent and sound, to teach dogs to recognize and avoid the danger. It gave me confidence that my dog, Kalani, was getting realistic, effective training that could make a real difference. I highly recommend this training to anyone with a dog who hikes, camps, and lives in California — it's an invaluable investment in your dog's safety, and well worth it, because an emergency trip to the vet for a snake bite can cost upwards of $5,000!"

"My 22-pound Cockapoo has been bitten before and almost didn't make it. I live in the mountains of SCV, and I feel confident my dog is now best protected against rattlesnakes. You guys are great. Thank you so much for yesterday!"

"Thank you for working with me. I don't like snakes at all, so Scott & Shane took Ginger on the course while I relaxed at the table. Since Ginger's been bitten before, this was so important!"

"This was an excellent rattlesnake avoidance training session. I was very satisfied with the extra scent work they did, and I appreciated the muzzled gopher snake so my dog could safely walk right up to a snake on the ground. The other snake school did not train my dog like this — afterward it had walked right on top of a snake. Good job!"

"Thank you for working with Hank. He was naturally pretty avoidant of snakes, but needed the extra training to recognize the scent in case he can't see the snake or hear the rattle. He did very well, and we're confident."

"You guys did a great job with Layla and Mia. My mom and dad had a lot of fun at the training as well. This was a great rattlesnake aversion training!"

"We feel so much better after putting Finn through your training. Great!"

"Not only was this a great training, but Scott and Shane were great with the kids. They had so much fun and learned a lot about snakes — they even got to hold the harmless gopher snakes and wear them like a necklace. A great experience. And Ace is rattlesnake ready!"

"Honestly, this was a great experience. I live in the mountains, up against a hill, and there are a lot of snakes. I'm very happy with the training — and with their offer for free refreshers in the same season. This is a great training program."