Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
Rattlesnakes are active year-round in Ojai, making avoidance training essential for dogs that spend time outdoors. Due to high demand, OVLC has added an extra half-day to our Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs, now taking place May 16–18. This training teaches dogs to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes, helping to keep both pets and owners safe on the trails.
Appointments open one month before the event. Save the Date
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic for Dogs
Run by High on Kennels
May 16-18, 2025
Location: Ojai, CA
Location will be sent in confirmation receipt after purchase.
**When scheduling your appointment, please provide only ONE email address. Thank you!
Waitlist
If appointments are full, please email us with the following details to be added to the waitlist:
Your first and last name, email address, phone number, number of dogs, dog’s name.
If appointments and the waitlist for the training are full, please check High on Kennels’ other trainings for availability at: https://highonkennels.com/rattlesnake-aversion-training-calendar/
Trainer
We are proud to host expert dog trainers from High on Kennels. Each trainer is highly experienced at training dogs to avoid rattlesnakes.
High on Kennels is well known for being a problem solver when it comes to difficult dogs.
Training Process
Our training clinics are conducted in a safe, humane, and controlled environment ensuring the safety of your dog, people, and rattlesnakes. The trainers have found that the best way to teach a dog to avoid rattlesnakes is to use live rattlesnake specimens that have been neutralized so that they cannot bite. The snakes are placed out in a field setting and the dogs are fitted with an electronic training collar. The dog is led through the field and allowed to encounter the rattlesnake at which point the dog is stimulated using the electronic collar. The training process is repeated several times to assure you that your dog will understand the sight, sound, and smell of a rattlesnake (they have a distinct odor that dogs can discern from other snakes). More about High on Kennels training process»
Important
Your dog must be at least six months old to participate
Check-in and training takes on average 15 minutes
Please carefully review the Terms and Conditions while registering
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within one week of the event
For privacy, the location of the training will be emailed to appointment holders
No walk-ins