How To Book

Three steps. No phone tag required.

Step 01
Pick your day

Choose an open date, set your dog count, and drop in your address — right below, no call needed.

Step 02
We confirm the details

Your date is held the moment you pay. We call or text within 1 business day to confirm your property and lock in a time.

Step 03
We come to you

We arrive with everything and run the full course on your property — you walk every station alongside your dog.

Two graduate dogs and their owners after completing rattlesnake avoidance training
Every session ends the same way — a confident dog and a proud owner.
Day Of

What to expect when we arrive.

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We Tour The Property
The moment we arrive, we'll walk your property together so you can show us the ground your dog actually covers — trails, yard, wood piles, anywhere a rattlesnake could turn up.
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We Plan The Course
Our team walks the property to lay out the full 12-station course — built around your actual terrain instead of a fixed layout.
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We Build The Course
We set up every station and bring in the snakes, all inside secure containment, right on the ground your dog will actually be defending.
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We Gather Final Details
Quick last check on your dog — temperament, triggers, anything we should know — so the session is dialed in before we start.
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We Meet Your Dog
Treats, a proper introduction, and a calibrated e-collar fitting — with more treats along the way. Then a slip lead goes on and we get started.
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We Train Station By Station
Together, we walk the course station by station — pairing a mild aversive with "this is bad," and praise and treats with "this is good," every time your dog retreats from the snake or a snake-related cue.
Book Now

Hold your date — we'll confirm the rest.

Limited time: the base visit fee to bring the full course to your property is $750 $500 — $250 off, plus $150 per dog and $2/mile (one-way) for travel to your property.

Don't see a date that works? Contact us — with enough advance notice we can often add one.

⬛ Black dates below aren't posted for online booking, but may still be available — call or text 661-658-1774 to check.

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Heads up: discount codes are only valid for classes at our ranch. Private on-location sessions instead get an automatic 1% off your total per dog booked, starting at 2 dogs — already reflected in the total below.
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Questions

Private booking FAQs.

How much space do I actually need?
Roughly a clear pathway of about 200 yards, or about ½ acre or more of private property. Not sure yours qualifies? Check the box that's closest when you book — we'll confirm by phone or text before your date is finalized, and issue a full refund if it turns out your property doesn't have enough room.
What if my property doesn't qualify?
You get a full refund, no hassle. We'd rather confirm your space works before we drive out than run a session that isn't set up to succeed.
How far will you travel?
Anywhere within about 100 miles of Santa Clarita. Travel is billed at $2/mile, one-way only, from our ranch to your property — calculated automatically once you enter your address, and shown before you pay. If you're right on the edge of that radius, call us and we'll confirm before you book.
Can I split the visit with my neighbors?
Yes — one visit covers up to 10 dogs (capped lower than our usual 20-dog max to keep things safe in the heat) at $150/dog after the $500 base fee, plus a one-time $2/mile travel fee for the visit, and you also get 1% off your total per dog for the training portion, so splitting a session with neighbors or family nearby is one of the most cost-effective ways to book. Just make sure whoever books has a property that fits the space requirements above.
Which days can I book?
Fridays and Sundays are set aside for private on-location visits — one property at a time, so every session gets our full attention. Saturdays are reserved for our ranch classes in Santa Clarita.
What happens after I book?
Your date is held the moment you pay. We call or text within 1 business day to confirm your property details and lock in a specific time for your session.
Is it really no muzzles, zero bites?
Yes. Every rattlesnake stays inside secure, custom containment for the entire session — your dog is never within striking distance. That's true at the ranch and at your property.
Would a ranch class work instead?
Often, yes — it's the same rigorous, one-on-one, 12-station course for less per dog. A private on-location session is worth the difference when you want training on your own terrain, have multiple dogs, or want to split a visit with neighbors. See ranch class dates and pricing →
Can I use a discount code?
Discount codes are only valid for classes at our ranch — they aren't accepted on private on-location checkout. Instead, this booking automatically applies 1% off your total per dog, starting at 2 dogs (so 3 dogs = 3% off, 5 dogs = 5% off, and so on). You'll see it reflected in your total before you pay.
Scott Quashen, founder and trainer at The Snake School for Dogs
From Scott

Looking forward to meeting you.

I'll be the one showing up at your property with the snakes, the containment, and the whole course loaded in the truck. If you've got questions before your date — property fit, what to expect, anything at all — call or text me directly. See you and your dog soon.

Scott QuashenFounder & Trainer, The Snake School for Dogs

Give your dog the full course, on its own ground.

Your yard, your trail, your terrain — with the same 12-station method that's already trained hundreds of dogs. Pick an open date and hold your spot in less than two minutes.

Book Your Date → Call or text 661-658-1774