Social Club

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Ingrid Bostrom

DOG GYM Social Club is a 90-minute, coach-led outdoor class designed to build real-world obedience, manners, and calm behavior in a group setting, with the final 30 minutes of enrichment shaping how dogs engage, express, and carry the work forward.

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Ingrid Bostrom

The first 60 minutes focus on practical skills you can use anywhere—loose leash walking, position work, recall, and learning how to move through the world with clarity and neutrality around other dogs and people. This is where handlers build timing, awareness, and communication with their dog in real time.

The final 30 minutes shift into enrichment. Dogs engage their senses through activities like agility and nosework, building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper connection to their environment. This is where expression opens up—your dog gets to think, explore, and guide.

What to expect

Social Club is open to all levels. Reactive and special-needs dogs are welcome.

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We prioritize handler education every session, using a holistic approach with markers and appropriate corrections, always in service of clarity and relationship.

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All dogs will remain on a 6 foot leash (or shorter)

There are no dog-to-dog interactions

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Ingrid Bostrom


When:

Thursdays: 5:30-7PM

Saturdays: 9-10:30AM + 5:30-7PM

Where to Find DOG GYM Social Club

• Physical Reference: Shoreline Park - East Side (The bluffs overlooking Ledbetter Beach). 

• Nearest Street Address for GPS: Use 1237 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (This will bring you right to the main road running along the park).

Free parking is available

 

⚠️ Important Reminder: All dogs must remain on a standard 6-foot leash (or shorter) at all times. If this is your first time attending, please ensure you have filled out the online waiver and the Social Club Information and Disclosure Form found in your confirmation email before walking your pup into the training area!