Location
Jurupa Valley, CA
Thu, October 8, 2026
$135 per dog
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Southern California · Rattlesnake Aversion
Protect Your Dog Before the Encounter Happens.
Professional rattlesnake aversion training that teaches dogs to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes by sight, scent, and sound.
Serving Southern California with 28+ years of hands-on dog training experience.
28+
Years Experience
10,000+
Dogs Trained
SoCal
Service Area
Real-World
Training
Why Aversion Training
Most Dogs Don't Recognize the Danger Until It's Too Late.
Dogs are naturally curious. Movement, scent, and sound can attract them to a rattlesnake before an owner even realizes what's happening.
Rattlesnake aversion training is designed to help dogs recognize and avoid rattlesnakes before a dangerous encounter occurs.
Book Rattlesnake TrainingHow It Works
Three steps toward a safer trail.
01
Recognize
Help the dog learn to recognize the sight, scent, and sound associated with rattlesnakes.
02
Respond
The training is designed to teach the dog an avoidance response.
03
Avoid
The goal is for the dog to create distance from a rattlesnake rather than approach it.
Important: Rattlesnake aversion training is an important layer of protection, but no training can guarantee a dog will never encounter or be bitten by a snake. Owners should remain alert outdoors and contact a veterinarian immediately if a bite is suspected.
Scheduled Sessions
Upcoming Rattlesnake Aversion Training
Appointments are required. Reserve your dog's training spot before availability fills.
Location
Vista, CA
Sat, October 10, 2026
$135 per dog
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Laguna Niguel, CA
Sat, October 24, 2026
$135 per dog
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Reserve Your Dog's SpotServices
Training for real-world dogs.
Rattlesnake Aversion Training
Help dogs learn to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes by sight, scent, and sound.
$135 per dog at scheduled events
Learn MorePrivate Lessons
One-on-one training tailored to the individual dog's needs, behavior, and goals.
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Basic Obedience
Foundation training for manners, commands, structure, and everyday reliability.
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E-Collar Training
Clear communication and training designed to improve control and outdoor obedience.
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Field Training
Training for dogs working in outdoor environments, field conditions, and hunting settings.
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Rattlesnake Removal
Professional rattlesnake removal services for homes, yards, and properties in Southern California.
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Meet Rusty
This Started With Losing a Dog.
At a young age, while hunting, Rusty witnessed a dog die from a rattlesnake bite. That experience became the beginning of his mission to help protect dogs from rattlesnake encounters.
Today, with more than 28 years of hands-on experience, Rusty has trained thousands of dogs across Southern California.
Read Rusty's StoryTestimonials
From the owners who trained with us.
“
Fisher alerted me to a rattlesnake before I could even see it and reacted exactly the way he did during training. I'm so grateful for the training and how it worked.
Sarah Stevenson
Orange County Polo Club
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Rusty is a consummate professional who wants to make sure the dog succeeds and I so appreciate that he won't quit till the job is done and done right!
Lily Lo
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We would absolutely recommend. Moose is a quick learner and passed the car load test with the snakes laying outside his door.
Rebekah Sylvester
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Rusty Debreceni IS THE ONLY RSA Dog Trainer I will EVER USE for this life saving and critical training. Over 28 years of hands-on experience and 10,000 dogs trained.
Suzanne Thornton Parker
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If you're living in an area with snakes, or love to hike or camp like we do, I highly recommend taking Rusty's class.
Kim Pritchard-Landa
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With the training provided by Rusty and Mary, our Golden Retriever (Lucy) saved our lives… We cannot recommend them highly enough.
Luanne Lau Chang
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In the field.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Don't Wait Until Your Dog Meets a Rattlesnake.
Give your dog an additional layer of protection with professional rattlesnake aversion training.
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WD Dog Training & Rattlesnake Aversion — based in Jurupa Valley, serving Riverside, San Diego, Orange County and all of Southern California.
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