Dog trainers in San Diego
23 dog trainers are listed in San Diego, and 19 have a Bark Score. 13 don't state their methods; 5 are labelled Force-free, 4 Balanced and 1 E-collar-centric. 14 offer private 1:1 training, 11 run group classes and 5 offer board and train. Puppy training is covered by 14 trainers, close behind basic obedience at 15. San Diego Dog Training has a Bark Score of 4.2.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Woof! San Diego
We help people and their dogs build strong relationships, lifelong skills, and practical training habits so they can access their communities with more joy, curiosity, and connection.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeSan Diego Dog Training
private 1:1, board & train, online/virtual. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, service dog.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Human Dog Team
private 1:1, group class, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeFinest City Dog Training
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsBalancedFinest City Dog Training
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsBalancedKarma Dog Training San Diego
Before you can choose an actual dog trainer, I believe you must first decide what kind of bond you want to establish with your dog.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.0Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Fairy Dogmother
private 1:1, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeMan-K9 – San Diego Dog Training
Helps with puppy, protection/guard, scent/nosework.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedSit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego
Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego provides professional dog obedience training in San Diego and surrounding California areas.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedPaw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center – Bay Park
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPaw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center – Hillcrest
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPaw Commons Pet Resort & Training Center – Kearny Mesa
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCo-Regulated K-9s
I help pet parents transform their relationship with their dogs by turning confusion and frustration into clarity and connection .
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPacific Beach Pet Care
online/virtual. Helps with AKC CGC Test Prep.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated
FENWAYS RUNWAY
in-home, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedThe Educated Pet
We understand that the bond between pets and owners is based not only on love, but proven education that leads to good pets and happy owners.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.2Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedFon’s Canines Professional Dog Training and Sales
board & train, private 1:1, group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.8Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centric- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.5Listed with limited dataTraining methodsNot stated
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- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
What methods do dog trainers in San Diego use?
5 trainers are labelled Force-free, 4 Balanced and 1 E-collar-centric. The other 13 don't state their methods, so it is worth asking before you book.
Can I get help with separation anxiety?
Yes, 5 trainers work with separation anxiety and 5 with aggression. For everyday skills, 15 cover basic obedience, 14 puppy training, 12 recall and 11 lead walking.
How does the ranking work?
Trainers are ranked by Bark Score, from 0 to 5: Reputation 30%, Ethics (training methods) 40%, Credentials 25% and Service breadth 5%. Nobody can pay for a higher score, and none are hidden.