A more effective, complete 12-station rattlesnake avoidance course for dogs in Santa Clarita & Greater Los Angeles

"Yuma, our 5 month old Brittany, is very rambunctious, but managed to do really well in class. We’re going to catch a refresher since he’s so young (at no cost) in about a month."

"We have a hunting dog named June who is getting ready for her first trip. Our dog has never seen a snake before, and walked right up to the rattlesnake in the beginning of the class, but learned to avoid them by the end. Thank you guys!"

"This was a really good training and we are going to do it again next year. Both of our dogs have such different personalities. One is avoidant naturally, and the other is super investigative. The course was delivered uniquely for each dog. Thank you guys!"

"After months of having one of my dogs locked up in the house, due to previous rattlesnake bite, it’s so nice to let the pup out again. Training went well, but I hope it sticks. For this reason we’re going to take them up on a free refresher in about month. And start training again in the spring and make this a regular thing."

"This school was a blessing. My dog needed rattlesnake training and they had opened up a class that I was able to get into. 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. I highly recommend rattlesnake school."

"Yesterday we successfully trained my two Jack Russell’s to avoid rattlesnakes by smell, sound, and sight in Santa Clarita. Very helpful as they are ratters."

"My Great Pyrenees was a hard case. He was so disinterested and wouldn’t cue in scent stations or snake stations which made the corrections difficult because they need a solid cue on each station in order to perform a correction. They ended up spending extra time with us, and teaching the dog to discriminate on empty scent packs vs. rattlesnake scented packs. We’re going to continue training with him in a few weeks to solidify his training and do more scent work."

"We brought two dogs with pretty much opposite personalities. One of our dogs either loves you or hates you. We were really happy when that dog bonded with Scott. Which made the training go very smoothly for our Golden Doodle. The other dog, who is a lot more calm, wasn’t paying as much attention in class and will benefit from more training later this year. We’re definitely going back to the snake school!"

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

"My dogs both avoided the rattlesnakes and I'm happy that I can bring them back for even more training in about a month at no cost."

"Nebula did better than we expected. We're bringing her back for a free refresher in about a month — looking forward to it."

Update: "Nebula did so much better on her second round! You could tell she learned a lot."

"Super easy and really quick. I'm confident in saying my dog hates rattlesnakes now."

"She is ready for hunting season!"

"Lucy made big progress. We're going to do another round at The Snake School shortly."

"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 and Cary."

"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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"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. 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 Scott was with Winston. He's usually pretty timid around men, but he warmed up to him 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 Scott genuinely cares about dogs and the people who love them. You can tell this isn't just a business to him. He truly wants 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."

"Scott did great work with my dog. He's a German Shepherd, which he says 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. Scott was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the training process and made sure I understood how the program works. I was really impressed that he 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 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 was 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."

"Thanks for training my 3 dogs!"

"Really great training! Was getting ready for hunting season with my 17 month old GSP and was worried about finding a place to do rattlesnake avoidance training before the season started. Found the Snake School and was able to schedule online for an 8am session on a Sunday. They treat their snakes with utmost respect and the dog handler was really kind and explained everything. I was able to walk through the whole course with them and by the end they had trained my Pup via sight, smell, and sound and he was avoiding the snakes on his own. These are great people and doing a great service for dog owners. If you haven't done this yet or need a refresher you should go here, it could save you a huge vet bill or even your dog's life!"

"Marley did really well and learned to avoid the rattlesnakes!"

"My dog did really well and learned to avoid the snakes!"

"Torn did great. He needed extra work with the rattlesnake scent, but prevailed. Thanks guys!"

"My dog is so curious and has a very high drive. We actually reworked several of the stations until avoidance was completely proofed. My dog really did learn to avoid the rattlesnakes!"

"My Bernedoodle did well on some of the stations, but didn't quite perform how well the trainer would have liked him too. He was invited back for a follow up session at no cost, and we're looking forward to getting him back to finalize his training."

"I had a great time at the Snake School and Midge learned a lot! I feel much better bringing her in the field with me! She's been avoiding this hole in the yard that I found a snake skin inside!"

"I'm going to be recommending my clients to the Snake School for rattlesnake avoidance training!"

"Bagel did great and learned to avoid the rattlesnakes. Thanks guys!"

"Arnie & Nala both needed this training very much and I'm very happy that we did it. I feel much safer about my dogs now!"

"My Chihuahua, Leela, has a seizure condition so we couldn't use any e-collar on her. I was so worried about this because my dogs have encountered rattlesnakes at our house. My dog is already “leave it” trained. So I worked with the Snake School to come up with a custom training plan, that didn't include the e-collar. This is not their standard method, and they told me that it would not be as effective as their regular course which uses e-collars, but since there was no other choice and my dog needs at least some training in avoidance of rattlesnakes, we went ahead and did the course. By using strong “no” commands paired with timed positive reinforcement, my dog really did learn to avoid the rattlesnakes. She wanted nothing to do with the Snakes by the end of the course. Thank you so much."

"After finding a huge rattlesnake in my Hollywood Hills back yard, I knew it was time for this training for our pooch. Scott and his team take you and your dog, one on one, through a course of live snakes in cages that rattle like crazy, scent bags tucked in piles of rocks and wood piles, and recorded sounds. Rover is wearing a mild shock collar that is adjusted before hitting the course. Pup only gives a tiny jump — no yelping, no crying. When your dog seems interested in the 'Danger Noodle' they get the little shock; the next time they encounter one, they steer clear of it. Also with the sounds and smells, pup sniffs the bag of snake scent and gets a zap — the next time they encounter one, they move on. Scott was so gentle with our boy, and there's lots of treats and snuggles. I was more freaked out by the snakes than our dog was, to the point where I felt I should stand back and not make a sound so our dog could focus on the lesson. Archie passed with flying colors, and I hope he never has to use this training, but I'm glad it's in his head. Thanks Snake School, I have a little more sense of calm."

"Meesh, our Pit & GSP mix, was a rock star. Only about half of the time did he need corrections. He was naturally avoidant of the rattlesnakes at first, but eventually he'd get curious and needed correction. He especially needed extra help learning to avoid the isolated scent training — the trainer added extra scent training in our session to make sure Meesh learned that the scent was bad too. We are very happy that we did rattlesnake avoidance training for our pup. Thanks Snake School."

"Thank you guys so much for training Peppermint & Barli!"

"My baby Dobbie is an 8-pound Chihuahua mix. I was worried about bringing him to training, being so small and 12 years old and all — but they have a special e-collar that works for dogs as small as 5 pounds, and he did really well. They mostly used positive praise for Dobbie, but he did need some corrections, and I thought it was really great to show him that snakes are bad!"

"I'm really happy that I brought Dex to training. He did well and I'm proud of him. I'm going to bring him back in about a month for a complimentary follow-up course, just to double-check his lessons."

"We took our Golden Retriever, Cali, to training at the Snake School. We needed the extra peace of mind that our dog would avoid rattlesnakes should he ever cross paths with one. We are very happy that we did this. The team is professional, the training is thorough, and you can tell they really love the dogs they work with and treat their snakes with the utmost respect and consideration. Thank you so much, guys!"

"Really was impressed with how well you all handled the dogs. We will spread the word!"

"We just moved from the beach to Santa Clarita, and now that we know about the snake problem out here, we're glad that we did training with you guys."

"Jack did great and we are very happy that we did this."

"Sage did really well. I moved to California recently, onto a large property pushed up against the San Gabriel Mountains — we're seeing lots of snakes, so I'm so glad that I did this."

"Koba did really well. I'm feeling a lot better now that she knows to avoid them."

"We're happy that Chico is snake trained."

"Curie did great in snake training and we're proud parents."

"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. We'll see you next year for a check up, Scott!"

"We think Rocco did really well and had a great experience at the Snake School."

"Jax is a very sensitive dog, and he was treated very kindly in snake school. The trainers ended up altering the course for him, and Jax did well identifying the actual snakes and the sound. They recommended an on-the-house refresher to bolster his ability to sniff the snakes out — we're going to have them do this at our house!"

"We're getting our GSP and Weim ready for hunting season. Glad we got them trained, and we may come back next month for a complimentary refresher prior to our hunting trip!"

"As a veterinarian, it was a top priority to get my Chihuahua, Addie, snake trained — a dog this size may not survive a rattlesnake bite."

"By the time class was through, Daisy wanted nothing to do with the rattlesnakes."

"Lola did really well avoiding the rattlesnakes."

"Maggie the Golden Retriever did great and learned a lot at rattlesnake avoidance training."

"Ruger is good to go this year for rattlesnake season."

"Had a great experience with Snake School driving up to our house in Arrowhead and training our dogs. We worked and reworked until we were sure that our dogs wanted nothing to do with snakes! So important, because we're seeing more than one rattlesnake on our walking trail every week. We'll see you guys next year!"

"Abby the Brittany is good to go for hunting this year."

"Great job guys. Thanks for driving out here to my house to do this. It's amazing that they learn this so quickly. Look how Cocoa avoids those snakes. Put me in your calendar for the same date and time next year."

"This is a really cool business. Scott did a really good job of thinking this all up and creating this training. They were kind and gentle with my dog. They do a great job of teaching dogs to stay away from snakes. Thank you!"

"They were great with my dog. She went from being curious and approaching the rattlesnakes to walking big wide loops around them, choosing to not go near the snakes. She could sniff them out, recognize them by sight, and by the sound of their rattle. This is a great training. I'm glad my friend recommended Snake School."

"As a professional agility trainer, I was very impressed with their methods. We've done rattlesnake avoidance training before with our dogs — we've had to deal with snake bites before, and one of our dogs died from a bite, so we know exactly how important this training is. One of our dogs was trained by another program in May, but we were not confident at all after that training. At Snake School, they absolutely made sure that our dog learned to avoid the snakes — she can sniff them right out now, and turns and runs the other way. This was a great training. We're recommending that our peers from our dog groups all go to this training."

"Wolfie did really well at Snake School. From curious and with high prey drive, he was corrected — and quickly, Wolfie learned to make wide loops instead of approaching, and to dart past instead of stopping to investigate."

"Proud of my dog — he learned that snakes are bad."

"Thank you Scott, we enjoyed the training."