SOCAL premiere dog training
Teaching you how to become your dog’s ultimate teammate. Private Lessons, Board and Trains, Bite Nights, & Workshops to bring out the best handler in you.
Meet Chris.
Chris Sykes first fell in love with working dogs as a child being around his dad's pitbulls. He started saving money to buy his own, convincing his mom he had stumbled upon them and simply had to keep them. From there on he's never looked back
Chris has been training dogs professionally for the past 17 years. His current pack is 6 dogs, 2 malinois, 3 pitbulls, and 1 lab for detection. He is a certified K9SL & PSA decoy. More than testing dogs at trials, Chris most enjoys building them to feel confident, capable, and connected with their handlers. He has been mentored by Yasin Ali, Oscar Mora, and Christian Gomez. Chris takes a careful, fun, and individualized approach to each dog in front of him.
Chris Sykes is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build strong, reliable partnerships. His expertise spans from resolving severe aggression and reactivity to fine-tuning advanced obedience and puppy development to building strong sports competitors.
Our Specialties:
✔ Sport Obedience Training - Build precision, drive, and focus for competition-level performance.
✔ Bitework & Protection Training - Develop controlled, disciplined power with expert guidance.
✔ Behavioral Modification - Address reactivity, aggression, fear, and anxiety with proven techniques.
✔ Companion Obedience - Build a solid foundation of training from potty training, crate, training, loose leash walking, and basic obedience commands.
Why Train With Us?
✔ Experienced & Specialized – Years of hands-on experience in high-level sport and working dog training.
✔ Balanced, Effective Methods – We tailor training to your dog’s temperament and your goals.
✔ Real-World Results – From competitive sport work to everyday obedience, we help you create a strong, reliable team.
Ready to train?
Helping you transform your dog into a confident, reliable, and high-performing companion. Whether you’re looking to develop a competitive sport dog, refine bitework skills, or resolve challenging behavioral issues, we provide structured, results-driven training tailored to your dog’s needs.
Work with Me
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An immersive training experience where your dog stays with us for intensive, results-driven sessions. Great for fast progress and lasting change.
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One-on-one coaching tailored to your dog’s specific needs. Perfect for addressing challenges or refining skills at your own pace.
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Hands-on group sessions to deepen your understanding and practice of advanced dog training techniques. Ideal for those looking to learn in a collaborative setting.
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Join a focused, high-energy session to improve your dog’s bite work skills. Limited to 10 participants for more personalized attention.
Mastering Bite Work with Expert Guidance
With years of experience in high-level bite work and training, I’ll guide you and your dog through advanced techniques to build focus, precision, and control. Whether refining drive, handling skills, or perfecting your dog’s bite work, my expert coaching will help you achieve the results you’ve been working toward.
in-person dog training
Check out the calendar for upcoming Events & Bite Nights.
Where we train
Where we train
Local dog training in Carson, Fontana, Apple Valley, Temecula, and the surrounding area.
Available for workshops across the US and beyond.
want to host chris sykes?
If you’d like to host Chris for dog training seminars, workshops, police work, or events let us know.