Welcome to a better life with your dog.
Let's Train
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Let's Train 🐾
Yorba Linda’s Go-To Dog Training Team
If daily walks feel like a tug-of-war, guests set off a barking storm, or your high-energy pup never seems to settle, you’re in the right place.
Helping You Build a Balanced, Fulfilled Life With Your Dog
We help dog owners across Yorba Linda and nearby areas bring calm, structure, and connection back into the home.
Our balanced, real-world training focuses on more than just obedience—it’s about building a relationship you and your dog can feel proud of.
Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or you’ve been struggling with behavior for a while, our team will guide you step by step with proven strategies, honest support, and care that goes beyond the basics.
Our Core Services
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Private Lessons
Focused, one-on-one sessions to work on leash pulling, jumping, barking, and more. Ideal for anyone looking to lay a strong foundation or troubleshoot specific behaviors.
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Daily Training Programs
Daily in-home dog training sessions Monday through Friday that combine consistency, structure, and personalized training. You’ll stay involved through hands-on lessons and weekly updates.
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Agility & Group Classes
Fun, challenging, and packed with real-world skills, our group sessions help maintain your dog’s obedience, focus, and confidence around distractions.
After Training Services
Once your dog completes a private lesson or daily training program, they’ll unlock access to our exclusive community offerings. These services are designed to maintain progress, deepen trust, and give your dog the structure and fulfillment they need for long-term success.
Pack Walks
Structured, on-leash group walks that give your dog a chance to socialize, build confidence, and burn energy in a calm, productive way.
Daycare Options
Choose from Pack Walk Daycare or Drop-in Daycare (available Monday through Thursday) for dogs who thrive with routine, movement, and purpose throughout the day.
Structured Boarding
For approved dogs, we offer both standard and high-structure overnight care—providing consistency and peace of mind while you’re away.
What We Do
We offer clear, customized training programs that help dogs thrive—and help owners feel confident and in control.
This isn’t a quick fix or one-size-fits-all obedience class. It’s hands-on, practical training designed to give you real results at home, on walks, and anywhere else life takes you.
When You Train With Us, You’ll Get:
A calmer, more responsive dog
A deeper bond built on trust and structure
Real-life tools and support that last far beyond the program
Access to exclusive boarding, walking, & continued support long after your training program is complete
Ready to join our pack of happy & fulfilled dogs?
Happy Dogs & People
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Liliana N.
Isabella, Stacie, and everyone at The Shepard's are the most kind, helpful, and professional. My dog, Frida, has been going for walks and boarding since she was 6 month old, now she is 3 years old. For her, going to board with them it is like going on vacation. She absolutely loves it. She have fun, love, and care there, not to mention that she gets to be with Benson. If you have a dog that needs the exercise or to stay overnight, no better hands that Isabella and her team.
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Rishi B.
The Good Shepards have been such a lifesaver for us and our dog Bauer. It's been so easy to schedule walks, daycare, and boarding (especially with our hectic schedules), and the communication is great. We love getting pictures and updates from our dog's day! Bauer clearly loves Isabella and the team, and he gets so excited when he sees the Good Shepards van coming to pick him up! It is very clear that Isabella and her team are responsible, caring dog lovers and we trust them with our dog completely. Highly recommend the Good Shepards!!
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Priti P.
We feel so lucky that we found TGS. Isabella and her team are beyond amazing. Nugget's favorite day is pack walk day and he is just a bundle of joy when the team come to pick him up. He loves being a part of the TGS family, and we love the total peace of mind we have when he spends time with them, be it boarding, pack walking or being part of the foundation team helping the community. We know that he is always feeling all the love, fun and kindness from every member of the team. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Stacey D.
Being a first time dog mom ! was picky and nervous with who l left my Parker Lyn with. The Good Shepard as have been like leaving her with family. She loves going on her pack walks and doesn't even say bye when she's dropped off.
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Ashley H.
Stacie, Isabella, and team are experts in the dog training, walking, and boarding industry.
Their attention to each dog, each pet owner, and each pack is remarkable and there is absolutely no one else I trust more with our pets. Most importantly, we appreciate what this team does for our local community such as trained pack dog visits to local nursing homes, retirement communities, & children shelters.
Their commitment to safety, comfort, and individuality for the animals is unlike any other company I've worked with. I want them to be the best kept secret for our community but they deserve be well known and so many stars and thumbs up... kudos to this team. We appreciate you!
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Lisa R.
TGS are Finley's extended family and they treat him like one of their own even with all of his weird quirks!!
Isabella, Stacie and "the boys" all give Finn the royal treatment!! And in turn give me peace of mind!! I am lucky enough to be a small part of their foundation and to watch them truly impact lives!
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Michelle H.
My Bailey is a handful and they have never wavered from trying to help her become less reactive. They worked with her versus ignoring her. Bailey loves loves her Good Shephard family!
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Megan H.
So thankful that we got referred to The Good Shepard's!! Isabella, Stacie, and the entire crew have been so wonderful to our Uxie and she has truly made leaps and bounds since her 1st training session at 5 months! She was very timid with other dogs when we 1st started and now she absolutely loves her pack walks and playing with other dogs. Our family is to thankful to have Uxie a part of this group!
Meet Isabella
Founder of The Good Shepards
Isabella started The Good Shepards with nothing but a minivan, a couple leashes, and a deep love for dogs. Today, it’s a full team and thriving training community built on the belief that the pack heals—and that structure, support, and connection can change everything for you and your dog.
We Listen. We Learn. We Lead.
At The Good Shepards, we believe great dog training starts with understanding. Our motto—“We listen. We learn. We lead.”—guides everything we do. We take the time to truly listen to each dog and their human, learn what’s beneath the behavior, and lead with calm, clear direction that builds trust, respect, and lasting change. This isn’t just training—it’s transformation rooted in structure, community, and connection.