Hi, I'm Scott.
I'm a professional dog trainer in Santa Clarita. I also run Snake School, which teaches local dogs to stay away from rattlesnakes.
I started Play With My Dog because owners kept telling me the same thing: they love their dog, but they can't keep up with all that energy anymore. A dog who gets to really play is calmer, happier, and easier to live with.
Our team includes professional dog trainers with years of experience each, and everyone follows the same safe, gentle routine.
Scott
100+ dog owners already trust Scott's team.
Play With My Dog is brand new, but our team isn't. In the past year, more than 100 clients have reviewed The Snake School, Scott's rattlesnake-avoidance training for dogs. Here's what a few of them said on Google.
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Scott is one of the nicest guys imaginable. My dogs took to him 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 Scott adapted the training to give them the best protection possible.
JosanneGoogle review of The Snake School
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My dog doesn’t go to people she doesn’t know, but they were all so nice that my dog was very comfortable. Scott was very knowledgeable and helpful. I now feel better about my dog going out with me.
KellyMonte’s owner · Google review of The Snake School
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Scott and his crew run a super professional business. We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience, and our dogs had a great time also.
SteveGoogle review of The Snake School
Meet the team
Scott, Helena, and Apani are professional dog trainers, each with years of training experience. Courtney joins them as a visitor. Everyone on the team follows the same safe, gentle routine.
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Scott
Visitor & Dog Trainer
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Helena
Visitor & Dog Trainer
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Apani
Visitor & Dog Trainer
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Courtney
Visitor
How we keep everyone safe
Your dog's safety and yours come first. I designed our play and safety routine, and every visitor follows it on every visit.
- Checked and insuredEvery visitor is our employee, background-checked and insured.
- The same faceOne regular visitor, plus a backup your dog has met.
- You never hold the leashWe handle the dog, so no one gets pulled or knocked over.
- Gentle with older dogsWe match the games to your dog's age and health, and stop before they're worn out.
- Pet first aid trainedEvery visitor is trained in pet first aid and CPR, and knows what to do if something seems wrong.
- One home at a timeWe never mix in other people's dogs, so there are no scuffles and no germs passed around.
- Vaccinations requiredWe check your dog's shots before the first visit.
- Hot-day rulesOn hot days we visit at cooler times and switch to shade, water play, and sniffing games.
- Home left secureLeash on at every door. Gates checked and the house locked before we leave.
Booking for a parent?
You can set everything up and pay for it. Your parent just opens the door. We'll send the visit videos to both of you.