DOG GYM

Foundation

Home for the Canine-Human Bond

Two people sitting in the back of a white van with a hand-painted sign reading 'Dog Gym,' along with two dogs sitting, one looking up at the person with the rainbow flag, and the other looking to the side. Both people are smiling, wearing casual clot

Ingrid Bostrom

DOG GYM is a holistic, inclusive space designed with a dog's breed in mind. We serve as a sanctuary for the canine-human bond.

Just as people visit the gym to relieve stress, build healthy habits, and leave feeling renewed, DOG GYM offers dogs and their humans that same experience.

Through guided outdoor adventures, enrichment, adaptive skills development, and community programs, we support each dog's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. This is not a one-time fix, but an ongoing practice.

We Provide the Space to Train.

We Provide the Space for Community.

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Nature is our gym

Mission:

Create a haven where every dog’s uniqueness is honored, holistic canine wellness is advanced, and the human-canine bond is strengthened. We do this through evidence-informed programming, community education, and equitable access for the Santa Barbara region.

We respect each dog’s abilities, boundaries, temperament, and needs. We foster meaningful connections between dogs and their humans. Through thoughtfully designed physical and mental enrichment, we provide a safe, inclusive environment where all dogs and their humans can thrive at their own pace.

"My dog has become so much more comfortable and brave around other dogs since going to a few dog gym classes. I think their setup is a great way to work with dogs. I also love how I can just schedule a class when it’s convenient for me. Mads and Natalia are so nice and supportive and great teachers/trainers."

— Susan

“I knew immediately that Dog Gym, and Mads and Natalia, would be the right people to help my girl joyfully and organically learn the self-control she needs to keep herself and others safe and happy, and more importantly, to coach me into being her best human... Good people, good dogs, good times. Cannot recommend enough.”

— Laura

"Every dog gym session I leave with a tired pup and so much insight on how to help my dogs in our day to day lives!"

— Liz

“Dog Gym is a place where it’s safe to make mistakes and where each individual’s growth is celebrated as a team. What started off as a place to get my dog out and moving turned into so much more.”

— Miranda