San Diego Dog Training

My dog Winston, spent a week in training that goes with a 22 week old GoldenDoddle. Winston had not been around other dogs until his training & boarding sessions. Winston was accepted into their home & kennel with wonderfull grace & kindness. Winston was a changed dog behavioral wise to the good. Winston learned & mastered mealy all the needed commands in his stay at their home. It was an amazing transformation of a young puppy into the start of an obedient adult dog partner. Recommend their system & program highly. Thxs EjC.

I recently moved to San Diego with my best friend and her dog Archie. Archie has had some behavioral issues in the past, but we seemed to be getting along fine up until he bit me! Daniel and Tori took Archie for 2 weeks of training and he learned so much there! Archie is now so respectful to humans and other dogs. Daniel not only helped Archie, but helped me to be more comfortable and confident in my interactions with Archie. Archie now listens to my commands too even though he isn't "my" dog! We have become close buddies and that's all thanks to Daniel and Tori's training. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for some corrections to their pup's behaviors. Thank you San Diego Dog Training!

We sent our Bernedoodle puppy to the 2-week board and train program, and we’re so impressed with the progress he’s made. Before training, he had a hard time staying focused on walks, would bark at our cat trying to get him to play (even though the cat wanted nothing to do with it), and didn’t always know how to play respectfully with other dogs. After working with Daniel and Tori, he’s so much calmer and more attentive. He walks so much better on leash—no more trying to run across the street to greet every dog—and he’s much more polite during playtime. He also barely barks at the cat now and will actually leave him alone when we ask. It’s been such a great experience, and we’re really grateful for the care and effort they put into his training.

We sent our 10-month-old Bernedoodle to the board and train program while we were out of town for a little over two weeks, and we’re honestly so happy with how it went. Before training, he was super reactive! He wanted to say hi to every person and dog we passed, pulling so hard on the leash that my hand would hurt after walks. Now, he’s so much calmer and more responsive. He actually listens to “leave it,” his recall is way better, and he pays attention to commands instead of getting totally distracted. Daniel and Tori worked absolute magic with him. He’s still his sweet, loving self, just way more manageable. Walking him used to be stressful, but now it’s actually enjoyable. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

I originally reached out to Daniel and Tori because my sweet but very energetic 1.5-year-old Goldendoodle was completely out of control on the leash and struggled with basic commands. Walks became so stressful—she pulled so hard that I was left with bruises on my wrist. After hearing great things about board-and-train programs from friends, I decided to give it a try. When I met Daniel and Tori, they were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made me feel confident in my decision. My dog stayed with them for two weeks, and when she returned, she was noticeably calmer—but she still wasn’t listening to my commands and continued to do whatever she wanted on the leash. At that point, I reached out to Daniel and Tori again, feeling worried that my dog was simply untrainable. They reassured me and even came to my home to assess the situation. What I quickly realized was that my dog wasn’t ignoring commands—she was just responding to them differently depending on who was giving them. She respected Daniel immediately, but with me, it was a different story. Daniel spent a lot of time working with me that day, giving me valuable tips on how to walk with her properly. He even took her back for another week to reinforce her training. When she returned, he worked with both of us again, going over commands and leash training together. The biggest lesson I took away from this experience is to have realistic expectations. Everyone told me, “Your dog will come back perfect!” but the truth is, every dog is different. My Goldendoodle is sweet and friendly, but she’s also... well, a Goldendoodle—perfection isn’t in the cards, and that’s okay! What matters is that our walks are so much calmer now, and she’s no longer the most unruly dog on the block. That alone makes me really happy. Another huge bonus is that I can bring her back for doggy daycare or boarding when I travel. She already knows Daniel, Tori, and the other dogs there, so I have peace of mind knowing she’s in a familiar, safe place where they’ll continue reinforcing her training. I’m incredibly grateful for the time Daniel and Tori spent helping me become a better leader for my dog. Consistency is key, and thanks to them, we’re finally enjoying our walks together!