Top 7 Dog Training School Hidden Gems in San Diego Area

Top 7 Dog Training School Hidden Gems in San Diego Area

 Behave! - Aggressive Dog Training San Diego

Behave! - another hidden gem that specializes in aggressive dog training in San Diego. Its founder, Alexandra Gant, graduated from ACBDT animal behavior college, and since 2012 has been working

with "unworkable" or "last chance" dogs who are on the verge of being euthanized or re-homed due to aggression issues. Alex focuses on teaching owners in need of dog aggression training on how to train the dog by themselves, without relying on professional help. Behave! trainers are

knowledgeable about the different forms of aggression and believe that aggression is a symptom of a much deeper problem, so they focus on fixing the problem, rather than just the symptoms.

Behave! realizes that dog aggression training is a big commitment, so it encourages all owners who work with them to consider packages instead of sessions. The classes are $80-$125 Per Session, and they currently offer a 10% package discount.

 American Canine Training - Dog Protection Training San Diego

So you were looking for guard dog training in San Diego? We found a hidden gem for that too, all 5 stars - American Canine Training. Chris Moredock is the head trainer, certified by APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and the Pro-train Institute of California.

American Canine Training has a number of different options when it comes to dog protection training. You can choose Security Alert Training, which will teach your dog to watch out for strangers and warn you should they be up to something spooky. It will also teach your dog to stop

aggressive responses on your command. Or you could go for a Personal Protection Training (on and off-leash), which will teach the dog to protect his or her humans and property, learn "attack" and

"release" commands, etc. There you go, you are on your way to getting that cool police-style dog you've always wanted.

Legends Dog Training - Behavior Modification Dog Training

If your pooch needs some professional behavior modification training, this is your local 5-star professional dog behaviorist - Legends Dog Training School. They specialize in dog separation

anxiety training, training for dogs with impulsivity issues, fearful response to other dogs, and many other behavioral problems.

Alyssa Rose (Lapinel), the founder of Legends, is a CPDT-KA certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist with 15 years of experience in the area of behavioral studies. She is also certified

by the Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and by Triple Crown Dog Training Academy. Alyssa is an AKC Citizen Evaluator and a Professional Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers

(APDT). She applied her degree in Phycology to work with children and adults diagnosed with serious disorders such as schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder, and later used this experience to

start working with animals. Alyssa designs behavior modification dog training programs that address the root cause of a behavioral problem and provide a systematic framework for improving communication and strengthening the bond between the dog and his/her owner.

One consultation costs $150, but it is included if you decide to pursue a training package with 5 classes for $575. Mind you, different options are available, so check the Legends website and see their contact info below to learn more.

Serving the City of San Diego and San Diego County: Golden Hill, South Park, North Park, Talmadge, Kensington, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Little Italy, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Escondido, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, La Mesa, Ramona, Poway, El Cajon

Pawtopia - Dog Agility Training San Diego

You have sure enough heard about this dog training school - Pawtopia. But did you know that they had a specialized dog agility training class? Yep, this one also made it to our hidden gems list. Its

founder, Colleen Demling, is an accredited trainer with 16 years of experience. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, is accredited by the CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA, as well as IABBC.

Colleen also designed the Temperament Test for the Naval Medical Center's Therapy Dog Program here in San Diego. Colleen is actively involved in many professional organizations, including the

International Association of Canine Professionals, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and the Animal Behavior Management Alliance.

"Fun with Agility!" is the class Pawtopia offers for dogs of all levels of training, so don't look away if you are not interested in competing - this is dog agility training class for all those who just want to

have fun, run through tunnels, and jump through hoops, no pressure! The price is $170, and you can learn more on the Pawtopia website.

Service areas: South Park, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, North Park, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Bay Park, Morena, Kearney

Mesa, Linda Vista, Clairemont Mesa, Normal Heights, University Heights, Clairemont, Coronado, San Diego, Lemon Grove,, Linda Vista, Serra Mesa, Tierrasanta, Sports Arena, La Jolla, Bird Rock, UTC, Sorrento Valley, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Santa Fe,

Crosby, Del Sur, Carmel Valley, Torrey Hills, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights, Solana Beach, Fairbanks Ranch, Cardiff By the Sea, Encinitas, Encinitas Ranch, Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Penasquitos

Devotion to Dogs - In-Home Dog Training

For those of you looking for in-home dog training, Ben of Devotion to Dogs offers just that and takes a place in our list of hidden San Diego gems. Ben is a graduate of Northridge Animal Behavior

College is AKC certified and is a member of IACP. Ben has been a dog trainer for 15 years, and trained dogs with a variety of behavioral issues. He also works with local rescues and believes that

 every dog can be trained and successfully rehabilitated. His specialty is in-home dog training: a personal, one on one type of training that allows him to assess the environment and find the right solution. And allows you to save time on the commute of course.

Devotion to Dogs offers a variety of packages. The starting package includes a 2-4 hour in-home session, as well as a 1 hour, follow up session, which goes for $500. Call Devotion to Dogs for more information.

Tully's Training - Online Dog Training

If you need some flexibility or are on a budget, Tully's Training offers not only private in-home training and group classes, but also basic obedience positive-reinforcement online dog training - via Skype.

Tully's Training team is comprised of trainers with experience in exotic, domestic, and marine mammal training, which allows it to look at animal behavior from different angles. One of their most titled trainers is Meghan McLeod, who reportedly trained with a number of well-recognized

behaviorists such as Karen Pryer and Dr. Ian Dunbar. Meghan is also a certified CGC evaluator. Check out Tully's team of trainers with a whole spectrum of different backgrounds here.

According to Tully's, online dog training has been working great for them and their clients, as they are able to get that same individual, one on one session that you would get in person for a fraction of

the cost. So, if online dog training suits your needs, this is the school for you. Training packages are highly customizable, so get in touch with Tully's for more information.

Specialty Dog Training - Dog Training Camp San Diego

Were you looking for a dog training camp in San Diego? Then this is the place for you - Specialty Dog Training. It is a family-owned dog training school founded by Graham Bloem, a professional

dog trainer with 17+ years of experience and a recipient of numerous awards, including the American Red Cross Real Heroes Award and the Honeywell Life Safety Award presented by Larry King

himself. Graham's team consists of a number of seasoned professionals that together have accumulated numerous accreditations, including certificates by IACP, APDT

 (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), NADOI, ABSCDT, and others. Graham and his wife, Kyrie, also actively support nonprofits, shelters, and rescue organizations.

Specialty Dog Training focuses on using positive reinforcement and discipline in their training. Their dog training camp, i.e. in-kennel training, dog board, and train or a boot camp is a structured

an environment where your dog will be taught all the obedience basics he or she needs to be a great companion. Being away from the usual environment is a good opportunity for your dog to "reset", while the trainers can work on his/her behavioral issues in a controlled environment.

Specialty Dog Training offers plenty of packages, they also have a Boot Camp Special for the month of March, with 25% off all dog training camps. The price varies between $1575 (with the discount) for a 2-week program with 2 private sessions, to $5400 for an 8-week program with 2 private lessons.

************************************************