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 consultationProgram details
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
Crate trainingProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
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.
Personalized reward based training based on your dog’s temperament, behavior and household needs. We develop practical skills including loose-leash walking, recall, stay and everyday manners, then teach owners how to continue the training successfully at home. · Listed price: From $750.00
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: From $750.00
Puppy trainingProgram details
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: From $750.00
Our reward-based Puppy Training Program builds confidence, good manners and healthy routines during an important stage of development. Training includes socialization, crate and housebreaking routines, leash skills, recall and appropriate play. Two-week Puppy Starter Board and Train programs are ava · Listed price: From $750.00
Recall trainingProgram details
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
Behavior support
BarkingProgram details
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
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
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: From $750.00
Refresher training helps Board and Train graduates of all ages 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 h · Listed price: From $750.00
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 trainingProgram details
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
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
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
Training approach
Positive reinforcementProgram details
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: From $750.00
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
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: From $60.00
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: From $60.00
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Training Throughout the DayProgram details
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 TrainerProgram details
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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5/5There are no words describe how awesome Robert is. The people at California Dog Training are a pleasure to work with and our German Shepherd likes to go. The trainers are patient and caring, with over 20+ years experience to meet both you and your dog's needs to have an obedient …Read full reviewClose full review
There are no words describe how awesome Robert is. The people at California Dog Training are a pleasure to work with and our German Shepherd likes to go. The trainers are patient and caring, with over 20+ years experience to meet both you and your dog's needs to have an obedient loyal companion. The don't use shock or choke collars, only positive reinforcement which is the only way I wanted and believe a dog should be trained. It's a family run business, so someone is on site 24 hrs a day to ensure the care of your dog for the length of their stay, which comforted me leaving him. My dog had basic training and was male dominant. He went for 2 weeks and came back a changed boy. I wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else.
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Thomas McNulty
5/5I highly recommend California Dog Training without reservation. I have had California Dog Training work with two young Pointers over the last several months and could not be more pleased with the staff, the results and the VALUE. Both dogs are now wonderful well mannered animals…Read full reviewClose full review
I highly recommend California Dog Training without reservation. I have had California Dog Training work with two young Pointers over the last several months and could not be more pleased with the staff, the results and the VALUE. Both dogs are now wonderful well mannered animals to have and enjoy at home. The leader of California Dog Training, Robert, is nothing short of a Dog Whisperer. His ability to communicate with the dogs is amazing. Equally impressive is his ability to work and communicate with dog owners. The manual you get when you train with California Dog Training is as simple and direct as any dog literature that I have ever seen and a lot more useful than the numerous dog books I had already purchased.
Lastly the layout and property is nothing short of dog heaven. My dogs have thrived at California Dog Training.
Tom M.
Pasadena, CA
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5/5
Robert is a highly professional trainer who has done a great job to help train both me and my dog. I sent my dog twice for two weeks of board training and noticed a significant change in behavior each time. The facility and staff are all very friendly as well. 5 stars!!
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SherryLynn Quesada
5/5This is the 2nd time we have used CA Dog Training. First time 10 years ago - and our dog retained all of his training over the years. Now, we have a 4 month old GS puppy and have also had him trained by Robert and staff. You can't go wrong with CA Dog Training! They love your dog…Read full reviewClose full review
This is the 2nd time we have used CA Dog Training. First time 10 years ago - and our dog retained all of his training over the years. Now, we have a 4 month old GS puppy and have also had him trained by Robert and staff. You can't go wrong with CA Dog Training! They love your dog as their own and train him exactly as discussed during the intake meeting. Our puppy is now on his way to becoming our next service dog. Thank you Robert, Kim and team! Well worth the 5 hour drive to have our Raider trained properly. Highly recommended.
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joanna hoekstra
5/5
Very thankful for the training our dog received. Robert and his staff are very professional, knowledgeable and informative. Our 3yr old German Shepherd Husky mix was not an easy case. So thankful for the training and for the training information and tools given to us by Robert.
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