Dog Gone Good Training - Canine Behavior Modification - Richmond, CA
Mike Wombacher has trained dogs for four decades. He has performed around 40,000 private consultations and taught thousands of hours of group classes. He is also a court-certified expert on dog behavior. He's the author of three books – There’s a Puppy in the House, Good Dog, Happy Baby, and Integrated Dog Training: The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training any Dog.
Mike teaches group classes, and offers private dog training, virtual sessions, service dog training and boarding and training for basic to advanced obedience.
His approach emphasizes positive reinforcement but isn't limited by it.
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Prong Collar
- Treats
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
San Francisco/Marin County
What year did you begin serving pets?
1995
michael wombacher
SERVICE AREA: Within 100 miles, including San Francisco/Marin County
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Prong Collar
- Treats
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
San Francisco/Marin County
What year did you begin serving pets?
1995
🦔 About Michael Wombacher — Certified Dog Trainer in Richmond, California
Michael Wombacher is a certified dog trainer serving Richmond, Contra Costa County, and surrounding areas including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Concord, Vallejo, Walnut Creek, San Leandro, San Rafael, Pittsburg, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. Using positive, science-based methods tailored to each dog's age, temperament, and specific challenges, Michael makes training effective, enjoyable, and built to last.
❤️ The best dog trainers don't just train dogs — they teach you how to communicate with yours. Michael brings that philosophy to every session, working alongside you and your dog to build trust, consistency, and real, lasting results.
What Michael Can Help With
Obedience & manners — reliable commands and respectful behavior at home and in public. Leash & walking confidence — ending pulling, lunging, and stress on walks. Behavior modification — addressing reactivity, anxiety, fear, and aggression. New dog foundations — building good habits and confidence from the start.
Why Book Michael on PetWorks?
Verified, certified professional with credentials you can trust. Personalized one-on-one sessions — in-home, mobile, or on-site. Force-free, positive reinforcement methods that are humane and proven. A judgment-free approach focused on the wellbeing of both you and your dog. Backed by real reviews from pet parents across Contra Costa County and San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Concord, Vallejo, Walnut Creek, San Leandro, San Rafael, Pittsburg.
How Booking Michael on PetWorks Works
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