FirstBarkBen does a great great great job with the animals and he takes the time to show the owners what is needed for the best behavior in the dogs... he helped me and my family train my two dogs and i am looking forward to working with Ben again really soon
Devotion to Dogs
El Cajon, California
About Devotion to Dogs
Experienced and Expert dog training service in San Diego and El Cajon, we specialize in a wide range of dog training services. From aggression management and behavior modification to advanced obedience and off-leash training, we're here to help transform your pet into an obedient, well-behaved best friend. Our expertise also covers dog rehab, service dog training, and certifications like K9 Good Citizen and Star Puppy. Whether it's addressing leash reactivity, human aggression, or preparing your dog for vet visits, our goal is to foster proper etiquette and socialization. As proud IACP members, we're committed to the highest standards.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Pack walks
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
View 5 additional details
- Behavioral Assessment
- Certificate Training
- Customized Training
- Detection Service
- Dog Whisperer
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you offer swimming lessons for dogs?
Hello! If you have a pool yes we can do swimming lessons. Our facility unfortunately does not have a pool
Community answer · Devotion to Dogs · 2025-09-21
What areas do you serve for dog training?
We provide expert dog training services in San Diego, El Cajon, and surrounding areas, offering personalized programs for all breeds. We can also make visits outside of our service areas, please contact us for more info.
Community answer · Devotion to Dogs · 2024-09-21
Can you help with aggressive dog behavior?
Absolutely, we specialize in managing and rehabilitating aggressive behavior, ensuring safety and positive outcomes. Our founder is one of the top dog behaviorists in the world.
Community answer · Devotion to Dogs · 2024-09-21
Do u take huskeys
yeah! He works with all breeds!
Community answer · Lauren Hubbard · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
119 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- People aggression 14
- Board and train 9
- Reactive dog training 7
- Obedience training 6
- Ongoing support 6
- Socialization classes 6
All 10 topics
- Devotion to dogs community 5
- Off leash training 4
- Leash pulling 3
- Anxious dog training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Ben helped us train two of our mastiff dogs. The best thing about his training is that the support continues long after the session is over. He’s truly devoted! He’s very knowledgeable with all types of breeds. He explains in depth why your dog is reacting, and how to fix the behavior. It’s pretty amazing !! I would recommend him paws down !! 🐾
Ben and his team are amazing! Best dog trainer in town hands down! He trained my pitty and showed me what I was doing wrong as well while on walks. Thanks to Ben I now have an obedient dog who is much easier to walk. What I like most is that Ben will follow up with you constantly…Read full reviewClose full review
Ben and his team are amazing! Best dog trainer in town hands down! He trained my pitty and showed me what I was doing wrong as well while on walks. Thanks to Ben I now have an obedient dog who is much easier to walk. What I like most is that Ben will follow up with you constantly to see how things are going, and if you need help with more training he Always takes time out of his busy schedule to see you and go over more training techniques. A huge thanks to devotion to dogs!
Ben was very courteous and professional. He was sympathetic to how difficult our dogs have been to train and wanted to show us how to continue training as well. The board and train program was as advertised. Our dogs are now well behaved and are off leashes trained! Ben does a gr…Read full reviewClose full review
Ben was very courteous and professional. He was sympathetic to how difficult our dogs have been to train and wanted to show us how to continue training as well. The board and train program was as advertised. Our dogs are now well behaved and are off leashes trained! Ben does a great job of relating training to human terms and gives you all the tools to continue training. He offers free training and knowledge for life after your board and train and is truly one of a kind. Thank you to all of the Devotion to Dogs family!
From New York to LA my pit mix needed some additional training and I wanted him to be an ambassador for his breed and be great off leash. I kid you not, Ben drove to LA from San Diego for the day to work with my dog Bochy, and in a matter of 3 minutes had him responding better th…Read full reviewClose full review
From New York to LA my pit mix needed some additional training and I wanted him to be an ambassador for his breed and be great off leash. I kid you not, Ben drove to LA from San Diego for the day to work with my dog Bochy, and in a matter of 3 minutes had him responding better than I ever could! After 4 hours my dog was walking OFF LEASH in the busy Arts District! Loads of distractions, holding his down command, and coming when called! This was something I only dreamt about, seriously. It’s been a year and I’m still recommending Ben and Devotion to Dogs whenever I can because he’s THAT GOOD. He taught me everything I needed to keep up the training and I’m happy to say my pit is a perfectly well behaved and obedient boy whether he’s at the office, off leash on a hike, or shopping with me at The Grove. Calling Ben was the best decision I ever made!!
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