Inclusive Canine | Dog Training in Santa Rosa & the North Bay
Now booking free consultations around Santa Rosa, CA

Better Training. Better Communication. Better Life Together.

Three years of hands-on dog training across Santa Rosa and the North Bay. Joe trains your dog where real life actually happens, in your home and out in the places you already walk. The consultation and the evaluation are both free.

3 years as Inclusive Canine 35+ five-star Google reviews Free consultation and evaluation
Joe Farias of Inclusive Canine with two trained dogs
Inclusive CanineSanta Rosa & the North Bay
✓Obedience and reactivity specialists ✓We teach you to handle your own dog ✓Support that continues after training
What Happens Next

After You Book The Free Consultation

No pressure and no script. Just a straight conversation about your dog.

1

A Straight Read On Your Dog

Joe listens to what is actually happening at home, the pulling, the reactivity, the anxiety on walks, and tells you what is driving it.

2

A Plan That Fits Your Life

Board & Train, private lessons, puppy work or sport training, whichever genuinely fits your dog, your schedule and your household.

3

You Get Coached Too

His clients say it over and over: Joe trains the owner as much as the dog, and the team keeps reviewing your training videos between sessions.

Sound Familiar?

Is Your Dog Reactive, Anxious Or Just Not Listening?

If you recognize your dog in any of these, you are exactly who Joe works with.

Pulling & Leash Reactivity

Barking and lunging at every dog you pass, so walks became something you brace for instead of enjoy.

Anxious Or Fearful In Public

Bikes, scooters, strangers, a lawnmower two streets away. The world feels too big and your dog shuts down or panics.

Jumping & Not Listening

Jumping on guests, pulling you down the street, and commands that work at home but fall apart the moment it counts.

No Confidence, No Off Switch

A rescue who will not settle, hates the crate, and never quite relaxes in their own home.

Serving Santa Rosa · Sonoma · Napa · Marin · Solano · San Francisco

Training Programs

Four Ways To Work With Inclusive Canine

Which one is right for your dog is exactly what the free consultation is for.

Most Popular

Board & Train

Your dog lives and trains with the team, working through obedience, leash skills, confidence and the behavior that brought you here. Finishes with a follow-up lesson so you know exactly how to keep it.

Private Lessons

One-on-one sessions in your own home and the places you actually walk. Joe travels to you, and coaches you as much as your dog.

Puppy Training

The early foundation, confidence, socialization and the habits that stop the hard problems from ever forming.

Sport Training

For handlers who want to go further: advanced obedience, protection and tracking work with a dog that is ready for it.

Joe Farias, owner and head trainer at Inclusive Canine
Meet Your Trainer

Joe Farias

Owner & Head Trainer

Joe and Ana Farias have run Inclusive Canine for about three years out of the North Bay, working with families across Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Napa, Marin and down into San Francisco.

There is no commercial kennel. Board & Train runs out of their own home, private lessons happen in yours, and the work moves outdoors into the streets, parks and shops where the behavior actually has to hold up.

Reactivity and obedience are the core of it: leash reactivity, anxiety in public, jumping, rescues with no confidence. The approach is reward-based, and the team reviews the training videos clients send in between sessions.

“He's given me the tools and confidence to continue the training on my own.” Mike Rabin, Google review
3 yrsAs Inclusive Canine
35+Five-star Google reviews
FreeConsultation & evaluation
In Their Own Words

What Local Families Say

Real Google reviews, shown exactly as each client wrote them.

★★★★★
“Great people and great trainers Joe has really helped my dog with all his issues I am so happy I found them. Highly recommend”
MS Maria Silva1 review Google review
★★★★★
“Our experience with Inclusive Canine has been incredible, our Belgian Malinois mix has been learning very quickly and loves working with Joe. He takes a holistic approach to training that builds a strong foundation and yields real results. Very highly recommend!”
JS Jeremy SandersLocal Guide · 15 reviews · 1 photo Google review
★★★★★
“Joe and everyone at Inclusive Canine have been fantastic. Our dog made so much progress over our 6 lessons. He made each lesson such a positive, encouraging and motivating experience for both us and the dog. His knowledge and expertise are top notch and the positive atmosphere is genuine and encouraging.”
MS Megan SelfLocal Guide · 2 reviews · 2 photos Google review
★★★★★
“Joe at Inclusive Canine has been awesome to work with. My dog struggles with reactivity and a lack of socialization, and Joe has made a huge difference. Most importantly, he's given me the tools and confidence to continue the training on my own. 10/10 would recommend Joe and Inclusive Canine!”
MR Mike Rabin2 reviews Google review
★★★★★
“Big improvement on my dogs behavior after doing private lessons. Joe is an amazing trainer. My dog used to not be able to go near the crate but it is now her safe space. She was becoming a reactive dog but now is well behaved. Our life is so much easier now that we have a trained dog!”
JC Jessica Cooper4 reviews · 4 photos Google review
★★★★★
“Joe has been a joy to work with! Our dog is almost 5 years old and hasn't had any formal training in the past. We have seen exponential improvement in our bond and our dog's willingness to train. Bonus that Joe travels to us and is always available for consultation between sessions.”
TT Trisha Taniguchi5 reviews · 1 photo Google review
Reviews

What Their Clients Actually Say

Every review below was written by a real client on Google.

★★★★★

“I had a three year old reactive Lab that made it feel impossible to walk or take him anywhere without both of us being stressed. We opted for the board and train program and the difference between the dog that left and the dog that came back was incredible. Simple walks are no longer stressful and my dog is much happier and confident. The follow up lesson really helped hammer home how to help my dog and ways I can handle and bond with him. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence!”

JM Justine Mei1 review Google review
★★★★★

“Our dog is very large and would get anxious on walks, and get triggered if scooters or bikes got too close to him. This in turn made me anxious to walk him. I am no longer worried that my dog is going to freak out at a bike, or get scared when he hears a lawnmower in the distance. I like how he encouraged having fun training your dog and using rewards and treats to encourage behavior, rather than making your dog obedient through fear.”

FB Fish buddy4 reviews · 3 photos Google review
★★★★★

“Absolutely Amazing Team of trainers we where at our ends with our 7 year old bulldog pit mix who has never been trained and started to have aggression issues towards other animals. 3-4 weeks boarding with these guys at inclusive canine she returned to us today a completely different dog. We are so amazed in the work they did, Mr Joe and team are amazing, I highly recommend these trainers.”

DK Devin Keahi7 reviews · 3 photos Google review
★★★★★

“We were looking online for a dog trainer to help us fix our 8 month old puppy's behavior with jumping and pulling. Our dog lily also struggled with anxiety issues and we couldn't get her in the crate due to a bad experience she had since she's a rescue. Joe taught us how to build a deeper connection with her and truly understood her and her needs. She is SO confident now which has lead her to be more calm. She now goes to her place when told, goes into her crate, she comes on command, we've learned how to get her not to pull on the leash.”

AF Anette Fisher2 reviews Google review
★★★★★

“I searched and looked everywhere for dog trainers for my standard american bully, who had behavior problems and a bit of high energy drive, that made it hard for my kids to not to be scared of her or take her out as she would bark and pull toward dogs or strangers. We started with a at home training one on one that i learned alot and eventually did a board and training with them that left me speechless of how much it helped and made a difference on my dog.”

FE fabian echeveste2 reviews · 1 photo Google review
★★★★★

“Joe is amazing with animals. He has years of experience and is very kind and considerate, but very firm with the dog I own. My second golden doodle was adopted from owners who never walked the dog or trained her to behave. I was at a loss until I phoned Inclusive Canine. Joe is the man!”

DH David Heventhal3 reviews Google review
★★★★★

“Joe has been GREAT! Working with our young German Shepherd, with his leash reactivity towards other dogs. Joe has given us some very good training guidance and tools to work on this reactivity. The entire Inclusive Team is very professional, they share training feedback with us when we send them videos of the trainings we do with our Shepherd. Which we find very helpful!”

PH pat herring9 reviews · 1 photo Google review
★★★★★

“After an underwhelming experience with another trainer, choosing Inclusive Canine proved to be the best decision for both myself and my dog. Joe has been an absolute professional, providing a wealth of direct, insightful knowledge that gets straight to the point. The requirement to submit progress videos throughout the week is a game-changer, as it allows the trainers to identify and correct any deficiencies before our next visit.”

CM Chris M3 reviews Google review
★★★★★

“Ray had an amazing experience with Inclusive Canine Training, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Joe was an outstanding trainer, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly kind. It was clear from the start that Joe genuinely cared about Ray and was invested in his success. Ray came home with a great foundation of training, and I felt confident knowing he was in such good hands.”

AN Anonymous6 reviews · 1 photo Google review
How It Works

Three Steps To A Better Behaved Dog

1

Tell Joe About Your Dog

Answer a few quick questions about what you are dealing with. Takes under a minute.

2

Free Phone Consultation

Joe calls you, listens to what is going on, and tells you honestly whether he is the right fit for your dog.

3

Free 30-Minute Evaluation

If it is a fit, he meets you and your dog in person, works out what the training needs to cover, and maps the program from there.

Ready To Get Started?

Tell Joe a little about your dog and he will call you to set up your free consultation. The call and the in-person evaluation are both free.

Your details go straight to Joe. No spam, ever.