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Crystal Swain Owner / Trainer

• Puppy Classes
• Basic Obedience Training
• Off Leash Training
• Behavioral Correction Training
• Socialization Training
• Selective Board & Train

11/02/2026

My client Nan Kreeger surprised me and made this for me 🥹 . She is so talented and sweet , I absolutely love it ! Thank you ❤️

10/23/2026

NOW BOOKING: REACTIVITY DOG TRAINING CLINIC!

Does your dog struggle with reacting to other dogs or people? Are you ready to build confidence, improve focus, and help your dog make calmer choices?

Start To Finish Dog Training is excited to announce our upcoming 3-Hour Reactivity Training Clinic! 🐕

This clinic is designed to help dogs who struggle with reactivity learn new skills, build confidence, and become more comfortable navigating the world around them. We’ll focus on practical training techniques to help you better understand your dog, improve communication, and work toward calmer, more controlled responses.

Whether your dog struggles with barking, lunging, or becoming overly excited around people or other dogs, this is an opportunity to learn, practice, and build a stronger partnership with your dog!

📅 Date: November 15
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Willow Oak Ranch — Knightsen, CA
💲 Investment: $120 per dog
💰 $50 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your spot
🐾 Limited to just 10 participants!

Spots are limited to allow for a more focused training experience, so don’t wait to reserve your place!

10/23/2026

🐾 Exciting News !

I’m proud to announce that I am now an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator! 🎉

What does this mean for my clients?

The American Kennel Club (AKC) offers programs that recognize good manners, obedience, and responsible dog ownership. As an approved evaluator, I can administer official evaluations for the AKC programs I’m authorized to evaluate, giving my clients additional opportunities to showcase their dogs’ training and accomplishments.

Depending on your dog’s age, skills, and eligibility, we can work toward programs such as:

🐶 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy — Building a strong foundation for puppies through training and socialization.

🏅 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) — Demonstrating good manners, obedience, and everyday skills.

🐕 Community Canine & Urban CGC — Taking those skills further in real-life environments.

🎓 AKC Trick Dog — Continuing to learn while working toward recognition for tricks.

Training doesn’t have to stop at basic obedience! These programs provide new goals to work toward, recognize your hard work, and help strengthen the relationship between you and your dog.

If you are looking to test only or take sessions to work towards these titles feel free to reach out .

Fun fact : One of the great things about these programs is that dogs DO NOT have to be purebred or AKC-registered to participate in the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Mixed breeds, rescues, and beloved family dogs are welcome !

10/04/2026

Sunday Funday 🤗

When your horse has a better recall than 90% of the dogs you see out in public 🤣

Recall isn't just a dog command. My mare said "I heard mom call" and came running. Meanwhile, i see alot of dogs out there who pretend they can't hear their owners 😂

I have had this horse since she was a year old, she is now 5. We are very bonded. No treats or food used as a bribe she just loves me as much as i love her ❤️. When i called her i actually interrupted her while she was snacking on something lol .

Happy Sunday, hope everyone has a great week !

09/21/2026

These sweet babies will be up for adoption once they hit eight weeks old ❗️If you are interested, the rescue is taking deposits to pick a puppy prior to them being eight weeks old. Feel free to reach out 🥰

09/15/2026

Koda is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog, his owners wanted him fully trained including fully off leash trained .

After graduating training with me koda went to a casting call for an opportunity to be photographed for the face of dog food bags . Part of the casting call requirements were not only that he is handsome but he needed to be trained and well behaved .. of course he pasted with flying colors . ( Picture of him at the photo shoot at the end ) .

Needless to say i am always extremely proud of my client dogs ! ❤️

09/09/2026

🚨 BIG DOG ≠ DANGEROUS DOG 🚨

Large / Giant breed dogs should be able to walk past, coexist with, and appropriately interact with smaller dogs.

It’s not about size. It’s about training.
Large dogs need to learn that smaller dogs aren’t toys, targets, or invitations to play rough. They need impulse control, boundaries, confidence, and proper socialization.

A well-socialized large / giant breed dog should learn how to:

✔️ Respect a smaller dog’s space
✔️ Control their strength and play
✔️ Listen to corrections from other dogs
✔️ Stay calm and appropriate around dogs of all sizes

Socialization isn’t just about teaching a dog to like other dogs it’s teaching them how to behave around them & interact with them. A well-trained big dog knows their size. A well socialized big dog knows how to use it . ❤️

🐾 Every dog deserves to feel safe. Dog attacks are becoming far too common, and responsible ownership matters ! Be responsible and get training !

( This was their first time meeting )

09/03/2026

Let’s be honest… if your dog can control themselves around tacos, we’re making some serious progress. 🌮🤣

Thought i would see just how good jimmy was doing 😆

09/02/2026

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPY FOR ADOPTION WORKING HOME WANTED 🐾

We are looking for the right home for a 3½ month old Great Pyrenees puppy.

⚠️ This puppy is NOT being advertised as a pet-home placement. We are specifically looking for a home where the puppy will have a job and purpose.

A property with livestock is preferred, the puppy has already been started with livestock.

We are looking for someone who understands livestock guardian dogs and is prepared to continue developing this puppy into a reliable working guardian.

Please be prepared to provide information about your property, livestock, and experience with working dogs.

The puppy will receive spay, vaccines, and dewormer prior to placement. Adoption fee is $400. Available through Coyote Crossing Rescue.

09/01/2026

Whodat ( 5 months old ) is here to tell you deaf dogs can be trained too !!

Being deaf doesn’t mean a dog can’t learn, it simply means we communicate with them a little differently. Through hand signals, visual cues, body language, and consistency, deaf dogs can learn obedience just like dogs who can hear.

Sit. Down. Stay. Place. Come.
No voice required ! You’ll hear me say some commands out of habit but whodat is 100% deaf since birth. Which is common in predominantly white dogs.

It’s not about what they can’t hear it’s about finding a way they can understand.
Different communication. Same potential.

Address

Oakley, CA
94561

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19257871848

Website

https://starttofinishdogtraining.com/

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