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SNAKEOUT™ helps keep your dogs safe through our Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training. While canines are commonly considered to be man's best friend, the reality is canines and rattlesnakes do not mix well in nature. If you reside or travel in an area with a dense population of rattlesnakes, rattlesnake avoidance training should be implemented throughout the year on a semi-regular schedule.

Our process is such that we will place the snake(s) in a pre-planned area within  your home, property or known to travel area (trails, parks, ect).  We then let the dog approach the snakes. Through use of an electronic collars we send a signal to your dog to stop at a certain point leading up to the area where the rattlesnake is placed. The idea is that your dog will come to understand that the snakes are not fun to be around, and to stay a ‘safe distance’ away from any rattlesnakes they encounter in their daily lives. We utilize electronic collars with a shock or vibration setting, along with positive reinforcement to teach the dogs that snakes are not fun and avoiding the snakes is good. We take the class slow during our lessons to make sure the dog is receiving the information, while not over stressing. We do the minimum about of electronic collar stimulation that will keep the dog from wanting to play with/hunt the snakes.  We want to always have the best results with all dogs we work with. During our Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training we will also take steps to educate your dog to avoid the smell of live snakes, snake fecal and the shed skins of a rattlesnake. We also will analyze the dog's response and explain how to best work with your dog going forward when living in or around snake areas.

What sets our company apart from many other services is our passion for and dedication to rattlesnakes, rattlesnake education and wildlife in general. We genuinely care about keeping your pets safe through this rattlesnake avoidance training program. We know that every dog is unique and special in every way and that they mean the world to their owners. We have years of experience training canines of all breeds, backstories and lifestyles throughout Northern California and our program is designed with safety and convenience in mind. We have trained multiple police, service, hunting, guide and pet dogs to leave rattlesnakes alone.

NOTE: While most of our rattlesnake avoidance training takes place at your home, we are able try to schedule rattlesnake dog training in a field or other locations upon request. We provide rattlesnake dog training throughout Northern California, including Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County and Placer County. If enough owners are interested in setting up a group class, or there are enough dogs, we do travel to other areas in California such as Napa, Sonoma, Chico, Redding, and the Bay Area. 

We also do travel to other areas to do our Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training at vet facilities, dog facilities, neighborhoods, and more throughout Northern California. See below for current planned clinics and dates in certain areas. If you need any help PLEASE call.

Click here to download our Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training assessment and release of liability (a completed assessment and signed release is required to schedule rattlesnake dog training).

If you have any questions about the class, the process, cost or want to see if we train dogs in your area, please call us at  925.366.0607.
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NOTE: As of Sept 2023, according to CDFW representatives, only albino rattlesnakes can be used in the class with dogs. We would ideally like to use normal colored snakes, but CDFW has stated that it is against the law for classes to use native snakes that are not albino. However, multiple dog training and behavior companies were consulted on this change and say that due to the lacking color vision of dogs, the change in color should NOT have an overall negative effect on the class.

Please check the links below to see our ongoing work with the Pacific Legal Foundation to continue providing this valuable service, education and help wildlife!

Pacific Legal Foundation Lawsuit 

KCRA Interview

New York Post

SF Chronicle 

Farm journal AG Web Article 
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PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE-

We do train every dog one at a time. However, it is better to train many dogs at their home if they are encountering snakes at their home residence or are sensitive about being in new places. We love doing doing the class at your property so a dog learns to leave snakes alone even at their home. If you are interested, please call to see if we can do a private lesson for you, your neighbors or whole neighborhood.

CURRENT SCHEDULED CLINICS FOR 2026

These are the current dates that are set up as clinics with vets, dog facilities and property owners allowing other people to come and bring dogs for training. Private trainings are homes, trails, ect are also available:

In addition to Northern California rattlesnake avoidance training, we offer the following services:

  • SNAKE REMOVAL 24/7
  • SITE SURVEY/ANALYSIS AND SNAKE FENCE INSPECTIONS  
  • SNAKE IDENTIFICATION
  • SNAKE EDUCATION CLASS
  • EXOTIC ANIMAL RESCUES


Call 925.366.0607 to learn more about our rattlesnake avoidance training or send us an email and expect to receive a prompt reply from one of our Snakeologists™!