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California Dog Training

Corona, California

4.6/5· 45 Google reviews

About California Dog Training

California Dog Training provides personalized, reward-based dog training and Board and Train for dogs and puppies. For more than 30 years, our family has helped Southern California dog owners build better manners, practical everyday skills and stronger relationships, without shock collars or harsh corrections. Dogs train on our private five-acre property in Temescal Valley near Corona, with programs tailored to each dog and continued support for families after training. Adult Board and Train programs run three to five weeks, while our two-week puppy program focuses on early skills, confidence, socialization and home routines. We serve Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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    Personalized, positive-reinforcement training for challenging behaviors such as reactivity, jumping, barking, leash pulling and poor impulse control. We evaluate each dog’s needs, teach practical replacement behaviors and provide continued owner support to help maintain progress at home.

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Crate training
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    Positive-reinforcement crate training helps puppies and adult dogs become comfortable resting safely in their crates. We build a calm routine and address whining, barking and resistance. Crate training is incorporated into an appropriate training program and is not offered as a standalone service.

  • House training
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    Positive-reinforcement potty training and housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs. We establish consistent feeding, bathroom and crate routines, reward appropriate elimination and help reduce indoor accidents. Owners receive practical instructions for continuing the routine successfully at home.

    Reward-based housebreaking for puppies and adult dogs. We develop a dependable bathroom schedule using supervision, crate routines, frequent outdoor opportunities and rewards for eliminating in the correct place. Owners learn how to recognize signals, prevent accidents and continue progress at home.

  • Leash training
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    Positive-reinforcement training for dogs that pull, lunge or become distracted during walks. We teach loose-leash walking, attention around distractions and calmer walking habits without shock collars. Available as part of our Board and Train or personalized private training programs.

    Positive-reinforcement leash walking training for puppies and adult dogs. We teach attention, comfortable leash skills and walking politely without pulling, even around everyday distractions. Leash training is available through our Board and Train and personalized private training programs.

    Reward-based loose-leash walking training for puppies and adult dogs. We teach dogs to stay attentive, walk comfortably beside their owners and respond around everyday distractions without pulling or lunging. Available through Board and Train or private lessons at our facility—without e-collars.

  • Obedience training
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    Positive-reinforcement obedience training that builds reliable everyday skills without shock collars. Dogs learn loose-leash walking, come when called, sit, down, stay and better manners around common distractions. Available through personalized Board and Train and private training programs.

    Personalized obedience training programs for puppies and adult dogs using positive reinforcement. Programs teach loose-leash walking, recall, sit, down, stay and better everyday manners. Board and Train and private training options are tailored to each dog’s needs.

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    Reward-based puppy obedience training builds good manners and confident learning. Puppies practice leash walking, recall, sit, down, stay, crate routines and appropriate social behavior while addressing play biting and jumping. Two-week Puppy Starter programs are available. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Puppy training
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    Structured, reward-based puppy training through Board and Train or private lessons at our facility. Puppies develop leash skills, recall, basic manners, crate routines and appropriate social behavior while receiving daily exercise and supervised play. Two-week Puppy Starter programs are available. · Listed price: [object Object]

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  • Recall training
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    Reward-based recall and stay training teaches dogs to come when called and remain calmly in place around everyday distractions. Training builds reliability through conditioning, repetition and appropriate rewards. Our programs work toward a dependable recall and a 30-minute down-stay.

  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Barking
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    Positive-reinforcement training for excessive or nuisance barking. We identify likely triggers, teach calmer alternative behaviors and help owners understand how to maintain progress at home. Barking concerns are addressed as part of a personalized Board and Train or private training program.

  • Fear and confidence
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    Ranch-based board and train using positive reinforcement—never shock collars. Dogs receive daily training, exercise and supervised play while learning loose-leash walking, recall, stay and better manners. Adult programs begin at three weeks, with continued support after your dog returns home. · Listed price: [object Object]

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    Our two-week Puppy Starter Board and Train uses reward-based methods to build confidence, healthy routines and good manners. Puppies receive daily training, exercise and supervised socialization while learning crate and housebreaking routines, leash skills, recall and appropriate play.

  • Private training
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    Private reward-based dog training lessons are offered at our Riverside County ranch when appropriate for the dog’s needs. Sessions provide personalized coaching for dogs and their owners and are often used as follow-up support for Board and Train graduates to strengthen skills and address concerns

    One-on-one reward-based lessons for dogs and their owners at our Riverside County training facility. Private lessons provide hands-on coaching for specific goals and are offered when appropriate for the dog’s needs. They are also available as follow-up support for Board and Train graduates.

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
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  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
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    Board and Train graduates receive continued support after returning home. Three complimentary private follow-up lessons are included during the first year after program completion. These sessions reinforce learned skills, coach owners and address questions or concerns that arise at home.

  • Refresher training
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    Refresher training helps Board and Train graduates strengthen previously learned skills and address new concerns. Every graduate receives three complimentary private refresher lessons during the first year after completing the program, providing continued support for lasting success at home.

    California Dog Training graduates can add refresher training to an overnight boarding stay. Reinforce previously learned leash walking, recall, stays and everyday manners while addressing areas that need extra practice. Dogs return home with familiar skills strengthened through reward-based training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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    Positive-reinforcement dog training focused on conditioning and reinforcing appropriate behavior through reward-based methods. We teach dogs what to do, build reliable responses through practice and help owners manage the environment so good choices become lasting habits—without e-collars. · Listed price: [object Object]

Additional services

  • Boarding
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    Overnight ranch boarding available exclusively to California Dog Training alumni. Dogs stay in spacious, extra-large individual dog suites and enjoy daily exercise and supervised play in a familiar environment. $60 per night with a complimentary bath. · Listed price: [object Object]

    Exclusive boarding for California Dog Training graduates in a familiar environment with staff who know our training methods. Dogs stay in spacious, extra-large individual suites and receive daily exercise and supervised play. Available for $60 per night with a complimentary bath. · Listed price: [object Object]

Consultations

  • Free consultation
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Other listed services

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  • Training Throughout the Day
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    Included with every Board and Train program. Dogs learn through multiple training opportunities throughout the day, including structured sessions, walks, play, feeding and daily routines. This helps dogs practice appropriate behavior in real situations instead of learning only during one scheduled l

  • Professional Dog Trainer
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    Professional reward-based dog training backed by more than 30 years of experience. We train puppies and adult dogs through personalized Board and Train and private lesson programs at our Riverside County facility, including obedience training and behavior modification for better everyday manners.

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 545 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • friendly facility 10
  • german shepherd training 7
  • attentive trainer 3
  • board and train program 3
  • crate training 3
  • dog transformation 2
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  • reliable dog 2
  • rescue dog training 2
  • ridgeback 2
  • walking on leash 2

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46 collected reviews

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J Bryan
5/5
I can’t recommend Robert and California Dog Training highly enough. We have three large male Rhodesian Ridgebacks (all rescues with challenging histories), aged 3,5, and 7, who each have unique personalities. Before we found Robert, we struggled to walk them, and their understan…Read full reviewClose full review

I can’t recommend Robert and California Dog Training highly enough. We have three large male Rhodesian Ridgebacks (all rescues with challenging histories), aged 3,5, and 7, who each have unique personalities. Before we found Robert, we struggled to walk them, and their understanding of basic commands was non-existent. After we saw the transformation Robert made with another Ridgeback we do pack walks with, we knew he was the right trainer to help us. There’s an old wives tale that Ridgebacks don’t do well in residential training programs because they are too sensitive, but we saw the clear results: a happy, well-adjusted and well behaved Ridgeback who thrived in a healthy and structured environment. We took all three boys for an evaluation as soon as we could, and Robert recommended the residential training for our youngest two. He provided us a handbook to read and learn from while the boys were in training, and helped us make changes at home for their return. He provided updates and pictures of their progress, and although we missed them terribly, we knew they were exactly where they needed to be. Robert worked miracles on our strong willed boys, and the transformation after their residential training was simply astounding. They were still our goofy, playful boys, just with manners and discipline! Our boys are now able to walk perfectly without pulling; can do extended sit and down-stays, follow commands, and are crate trained (they actually LOVE being in their crates which is so crucial in an emergency situation.) It’s been a few months since the boys came home, and everyday we are able to build upon the strong foundation Robert built for them, with the tools he taught us. We understand our own culpability in perpetuating poor behavior now, and have made strides to be better pack leaders. Our boys are the heart of our family, and Robert truly helped them become respectful and disciplined, which removed a tremendous amount of our own anxiety regarding their behavior. We had used another trainer in the past but NO ONE compares to Robert, and his love and passion for animals is apparent. We were able to watch our boys interact with Robert without them knowing, and it was clear they had come to love, trust and respect him as well. We’ve taken all the boys back for boarding, and plan to do so indefinitely, as they thrive in the happy, structured environment Robert provides. If I had one regret- it’s that I didn’t get the boys to Robert earlier. ALL of our lives are better with well-behaved pups in them. Don’t make my mistake- call them to schedule an evaluation now. Robert will give you an honest assessment, and provide realistic expectations for what he can accomplish. (That being said- he worked a miracle with our boys, and far exceeded our expectations!)

Bill Rubin
5/5
Amazing behavioral training and kind handling for dogs of all breeds. Our veey fearful Ridgeback was a changed boy after 6 weeks with Robert, and he continues to work with Robert whenever we go out of town for longer trips to work on further improvements and positive growth. We r…Read full reviewClose full review

Amazing behavioral training and kind handling for dogs of all breeds. Our veey fearful Ridgeback was a changed boy after 6 weeks with Robert, and he continues to work with Robert whenever we go out of town for longer trips to work on further improvements and positive growth. We recommended Rober to two sets of other fiends who have sent their combined 5 dogs to Robert as well, all with great and positive outcomes (that all still need further work of course!). We can't recommend Robert highly enough.

Rachel Bertler
5/5
Working with Robert has been life-changing. I have 2 amazing Australian Shepherds, but after a series of unfortunate events, they became difficult to manage, and I needed help. I contacted 5 other facilities, and only 2 of them (including California Dog Training) used positive re…Read full reviewClose full review

Working with Robert has been life-changing. I have 2 amazing Australian Shepherds, but after a series of unfortunate events, they became difficult to manage, and I needed help. I contacted 5 other facilities, and only 2 of them (including California Dog Training) used positive reinforcement training. I chose this facility over the others based on experience, customer service, and training protocol. I’m glad I took the time to research the right facility for my dogs because this experience exceeded my expectations. Robert and his team answered every question I had before, during, and after training. Robert spent time responding to emails when I hit roadblocks, and he continues to support me today. I am thrilled with the results of the training and the progress my dogs have made. Robert gave me the tools and knowledge to continue their training and to grow our bond together. Thank you Robert and team for everything!

Cristina Sloane
5/5

We have used California Dog Training for both of our German shepards and are over the moon pleased with the training they recieved . The special attention to detail and the grooming they received before they come home is outstanding . Trust in the process they r top notch in my book .

Masako K Merchant
5/5
Our experience with Robert was great. Robert is a dog whisperer and we could see how much he loves and cares for dogs. The receptionist Kim was very nice and communicated with us very well throughout the process. It was a very hard decision to leave our 13 months old Labrador pup…Read full reviewClose full review

Our experience with Robert was great. Robert is a dog whisperer and we could see how much he loves and cares for dogs. The receptionist Kim was very nice and communicated with us very well throughout the process. It was a very hard decision to leave our 13 months old Labrador puppy for as long as 5 weeks, but we now know it was a right decision. Though he was such a sweet & friendly pup to begin with, he was also a very strong 85 lb puppy who were hyper and rambunctious with some anxiety issues that needed to be trained for himself and us to live safely and peacefully. Robert explained to us why it would take 5 weeks...he only uses positive reinforcement and would take first 2 weeks to build trust with Prince as he started training him. That made sense to us as most of the other places we contacted and offered us 2-3 weeks training were using choke collar. Once he was trained by Robert, Prince has become such a nice family dog...much calmer and less anxiety with the same loving, fun personality. He's calmed down so much so that our older cat can now be around him too. Robert also trained us to continue with Prince's training at home. This was also a big help. List of the things Prince got from training with Robert: 1) Heel walking 2) Down & stay for 30 mins or longer 3) Solid response to "leave it" & "drop it" command. 4) Much better with "recall" 5) He no longer begs for food when humans are eating 6) He is crate trained 7) He can sleep by himself at night We are really happy with the result and recommend Robert to anyone who is looking to provide a good proper training to their dogs.

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