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Enlighten Dogs TrainingAccelerate your dog's learning with Enlighten Dog TrainingEnroll TodayDog BoardingBoard and and train your dog, taking your training and obedience to the next levelBook TodayOur ServicesA Balanced Approach To TrainingWe specialize in assisting families in training their dog to have manners and obedience. We work with newly adopted dogs and old dogs and everything in between. Have a new puppy?? We have puppy packages and classes at our dog center. All breeds welcome !! Enlighten dogs as many years working with aggressive and fearful dogs. Dog training and Behavior Modification offered. FULFILL YOUR BREEDS NEEDS! Learn MoreDog TrainingDay Training, Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Behavior Modification available.Read MoreDoggy Day CareOpen at our Yucaipa facility. $40 per day Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm  Read MoreWorkshopsPet CPR & First Aid, Defensive dog handling, dog training and behavior modification workshopsRead MoreBoard and Train10 day, 2 week, and 3 week packages working on obedience and mannersRead MoreAbout UsCare and CompassionOur number one goal is to help dog’s and their owners strengthen the bond by achieving mutual trust, respect and loyalty with one another. We offer group dog obedience classes as well as private training for obedience, manners and behavior modification. With private training, we work with the whole family to develop a customized plan to create all the humans as pack leaders in the dog’s eyes. All staff are certified Pet CPR and First-Aid All staff are trained on dog behavior We treat each dog as if it’s our own family pet Contact UsSend us a Messageenlightendogs@gmail.comVisit our Location38648 Cherry Valley Blvd Cherry Valley, Ca. 92223Call us today(951) 846-0902Follow us on Social Media
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Enlighten Dogs’ Philosophy Our number one goal is to help dog’s and their owners strengthen the bond by achieving mutual trust, respect and loyalty with one another. We offer group dog obedience classes as well as private training for obedience, manners and behavior modification. With private training, we work with the whole family to develop a customized plan to create all the humans as pack leaders in the dog’s eyes. Positive Reinforcement to teach knew behaviors and commands. Using their natural instinctual techniques make learning fun for you and your dog. We also believe in a balanced approach. Enlighten dogs does believe in corrections & redirection done in a humane way for a dog to learn. We work with mother nature by tapping into a dog’s natural instincts to learn obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay and come or to reduce negative behaviors and replace them with positive ones. We believe that all dogs were bred to do a job, so when they feel like they have a purpose in life they are more happy and balanced. If we don’t give dogs a job they will make up their own! We give you the resources to eliminate or reduce many of the common behavior problems such as barking, chewing, digging, escaping, fear, aggression and other not so common problems. We believe prevention is the best medicine, so socialization at a young age with people, kids, dogs, vets and groomers, along with rules and boundaries from the start of you and your dog’s relationship is key. However it is never too late, you can teach an old dog new tricks. We offer a wide variety of services to fit your time schedule and budget. MEET THE TRAINERS OF ENLIGHTEN DOGS Enlighten Dogs trains over 1000 dogs every year. This is made possible by the wonderful team of trainers we have working with Enlighten Dogs. Each one of our trainers specializes in a different dog behaviors and training. They also come with a variety of experience and background in the animal industry. MEET OWNER CHRISTOPHER ASHTON Chris Ashton, has over 10 years of experience including Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioralist, Volunteer Ranger for Redlands Police Department assisting Animal Control in the field. Specializing in aggression and fearful cases. He has learned to handle dogs around many different animals while running his Ranch in Cherry Valley everything fromhorses, chickens, cats, goats, sheep and mini donkeys. Chris is a professional member of the APDT and IAABC, as well as mentor trainer for Animal Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos Behavior College. Active member of San Bernardino County Animal Cruelty Task Force. Chris also works with police dogs at VLK West kennel training detection and apprehension dogs. Chris enjoys being a part of his community and help teach dog safety to kids and the public. Chris teaches all levels of classes and does private lessons. Chris is also a Love on Leash evaluator for therapy dogs and leads the Yucaipa therapy dog team. As a PetTech instructor one of Chris’s favorite workshops to teach is Pet CPR & First Aid. Sign up for one of Chris’s informative workshops or classes today MEET LINDA DIXON MENTOR & TRAINER Linda Dixon is the owner of LINDA’S ROVER ACHIEVERS a dog training company. Linda is one of Enlighten Dogs mentors she comes with over 40 years of experience in the dog training world. Linda has done everything from working with police dogs to working with serious behavior cases. Linda teaches group classes and does private lessons for Enlighten Dogs. She also acts as a behavior consultant for Enlighten Dogs trainers. Come join Linda at one of her fun morning group classes and get some training done by a experienced pro. Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos   Click Here to View Some of Our Testimonials PLEASE CALL OR TEXT THE ENLIGHTEN DOGS TRAINING CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION  (951) 846-0902 Leave a Reply
Enlighten Dogs’ Philosophy Our number one goal is to help dog’s and their owners strengthen the bond by achieving mutual trust, respect and loyalty with one another. We offer group dog obedience classes as well as private training for obedience, manners and behavior modification. With private training, we work with the whole family to develop a customized plan to create all the humans as pack leaders in the dog’s eyes. Positive Reinforcement to teach knew behaviors and commands. Using their natural instinctual techniques make learning fun for you and your dog. We also believe in a balanced approach. Enlighten dogs does believe in corrections & redirection done in a humane way for a dog to learn. We work with mother nature by tapping into a dog’s natural instincts to learn obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay and come or to reduce negative behaviors and replace them with positive ones. We believe that all dogs were bred to do a job, so when they feel like they have a purpose in life they are more happy and balanced. If we don’t give dogs a job they will make up their own! We give you the resources to eliminate or reduce many of the common behavior problems such as barking, chewing, digging, escaping, fear, aggression and other not so common problems. We believe prevention is the best medicine, so socialization at a young age with people, kids, dogs, vets and groomers, along with rules and boundaries from the start of you and your dog’s relationship is key. However it is never too late, you can teach an old dog new tricks. We offer a wide variety of services to fit your time schedule and budget. MEET THE TRAINERS OF ENLIGHTEN DOGS Enlighten Dogs trains over 1000 dogs every year. This is made possible by the wonderful team of trainers we have working with Enlighten Dogs. Each one of our trainers specializes in a different dog behaviors and training. They also come with a variety of experience and background in the animal industry. MEET OWNER CHRISTOPHER ASHTON Chris Ashton, has over 10 years of experience including Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioralist, Volunteer Ranger for Redlands Police Department assisting Animal Control in the field. Specializing in aggression and fearful cases. He has learned to handle dogs around many different animals while running his Ranch in Cherry Valley everything fromhorses, chickens, cats, goats, sheep and mini donkeys. Chris is a professional member of the APDT and IAABC, as well as mentor trainer for Animal Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos Behavior College. Active member of San Bernardino County Animal Cruelty Task Force. Chris also works with police dogs at VLK West kennel training detection and apprehension dogs. Chris enjoys being a part of his community and help teach dog safety to kids and the public. Chris teaches all levels of classes and does private lessons. Chris is also a Love on Leash evaluator for therapy dogs and leads the Yucaipa therapy dog team. As a PetTech instructor one of Chris’s favorite workshops to teach is Pet CPR & First Aid. Sign up for one of Chris’s informative workshops or classes today MEET LINDA DIXON MENTOR & TRAINER Linda Dixon is the owner of LINDA’S ROVER ACHIEVERS a dog training company. Linda is one of Enlighten Dogs mentors she comes with over 40 years of experience in the dog training world. Linda has done everything from working with police dogs to working with serious behavior cases. Linda teaches group classes and does private lessons for Enlighten Dogs. She also acts as a behavior consultant for Enlighten Dogs trainers. Come join Linda at one of her fun morning group classes and get some training done by a experienced pro. Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos   Click Here to View Some of Our Testimonials PLEASE CALL OR TEXT THE ENLIGHTEN DOGS TRAINING CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION  (951) 846-0902 Leave a Reply
Enlighten Dogs’ Philosophy Our number one goal is to help dog’s and their owners strengthen the bond by achieving mutual trust, respect and loyalty with one another. We offer group dog obedience classes as well as private training for obedience, manners and behavior modification. With private training, we work with the whole family to develop a customized plan to create all the humans as pack leaders in the dog’s eyes. Positive Reinforcement to teach knew behaviors and commands. Using their natural instinctual techniques make learning fun for you and your dog. We also believe in a balanced approach. Enlighten dogs does believe in corrections & redirection done in a humane way for a dog to learn. We work with mother nature by tapping into a dog’s natural instincts to learn obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay and come or to reduce negative behaviors and replace them with positive ones. We believe that all dogs were bred to do a job, so when they feel like they have a purpose in life they are more happy and balanced. If we don’t give dogs a job they will make up their own! We give you the resources to eliminate or reduce many of the common behavior problems such as barking, chewing, digging, escaping, fear, aggression and other not so common problems. We believe prevention is the best medicine, so socialization at a young age with people, kids, dogs, vets and groomers, along with rules and boundaries from the start of you and your dog’s relationship is key. However it is never too late, you can teach an old dog new tricks. We offer a wide variety of services to fit your time schedule and budget. MEET THE TRAINERS OF ENLIGHTEN DOGS Enlighten Dogs trains over 1000 dogs every year. This is made possible by the wonderful team of trainers we have working with Enlighten Dogs. Each one of our trainers specializes in a different dog behaviors and training. They also come with a variety of experience and background in the animal industry. MEET OWNER CHRISTOPHER ASHTON Chris Ashton, has over 10 years of experience including Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioralist, Volunteer Ranger for Redlands Police Department assisting Animal Control in the field. Specializing in aggression and fearful cases. He has learned to handle dogs around many different animals while running his Ranch in Cherry Valley everything fromhorses, chickens, cats, goats, sheep and mini donkeys. Chris is a professional member of the APDT and IAABC, as well as mentor trainer for Animal Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos Behavior College. Active member of San Bernardino County Animal Cruelty Task Force. Chris also works with police dogs at VLK West kennel training detection and apprehension dogs. Chris enjoys being a part of his community and help teach dog safety to kids and the public. Chris teaches all levels of classes and does private lessons. Chris is also a Love on Leash evaluator for therapy dogs and leads the Yucaipa therapy dog team. As a PetTech instructor one of Chris’s favorite workshops to teach is Pet CPR & First Aid. Sign up for one of Chris’s informative workshops or classes today MEET LINDA DIXON MENTOR & TRAINER Linda Dixon is the owner of LINDA’S ROVER ACHIEVERS a dog training company. Linda is one of Enlighten Dogs mentors she comes with over 40 years of experience in the dog training world. Linda has done everything from working with police dogs to working with serious behavior cases. Linda teaches group classes and does private lessons for Enlighten Dogs. She also acts as a behavior consultant for Enlighten Dogs trainers. Come join Linda at one of her fun morning group classes and get some training done by a experienced pro. Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos   Click Here to View Some of Our Testimonials PLEASE CALL OR TEXT THE ENLIGHTEN DOGS TRAINING CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION  (951) 846-0902 Leave a Reply
Enlighten Dogs’ Philosophy Our number one goal is to help dog’s and their owners strengthen the bond by achieving mutual trust, respect and loyalty with one another. We offer group dog obedience classes as well as private training for obedience, manners and behavior modification. With private training, we work with the whole family to develop a customized plan to create all the humans as pack leaders in the dog’s eyes. Positive Reinforcement to teach knew behaviors and commands. Using their natural instinctual techniques make learning fun for you and your dog. We also believe in a balanced approach. Enlighten dogs does believe in corrections & redirection done in a humane way for a dog to learn. We work with mother nature by tapping into a dog’s natural instincts to learn obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay and come or to reduce negative behaviors and replace them with positive ones. We believe that all dogs were bred to do a job, so when they feel like they have a purpose in life they are more happy and balanced. If we don’t give dogs a job they will make up their own! We give you the resources to eliminate or reduce many of the common behavior problems such as barking, chewing, digging, escaping, fear, aggression and other not so common problems. We believe prevention is the best medicine, so socialization at a young age with people, kids, dogs, vets and groomers, along with rules and boundaries from the start of you and your dog’s relationship is key. However it is never too late, you can teach an old dog new tricks. We offer a wide variety of services to fit your time schedule and budget. MEET THE TRAINERS OF ENLIGHTEN DOGS Enlighten Dogs trains over 1000 dogs every year. This is made possible by the wonderful team of trainers we have working with Enlighten Dogs. Each one of our trainers specializes in a different dog behaviors and training. They also come with a variety of experience and background in the animal industry. MEET OWNER CHRISTOPHER ASHTON Chris Ashton, has over 10 years of experience including Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioralist, Volunteer Ranger for Redlands Police Department assisting Animal Control in the field. Specializing in aggression and fearful cases. He has learned to handle dogs around many different animals while running his Ranch in Cherry Valley everything fromhorses, chickens, cats, goats, sheep and mini donkeys. Chris is a professional member of the APDT and IAABC, as well as mentor trainer for Animal Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos Behavior College. Active member of San Bernardino County Animal Cruelty Task Force. Chris also works with police dogs at VLK West kennel training detection and apprehension dogs. Chris enjoys being a part of his community and help teach dog safety to kids and the public. Chris teaches all levels of classes and does private lessons. Chris is also a Love on Leash evaluator for therapy dogs and leads the Yucaipa therapy dog team. As a PetTech instructor one of Chris’s favorite workshops to teach is Pet CPR & First Aid. Sign up for one of Chris’s informative workshops or classes today MEET LINDA DIXON MENTOR & TRAINER Linda Dixon is the owner of LINDA’S ROVER ACHIEVERS a dog training company. Linda is one of Enlighten Dogs mentors she comes with over 40 years of experience in the dog training world. Linda has done everything from working with police dogs to working with serious behavior cases. Linda teaches group classes and does private lessons for Enlighten Dogs. She also acts as a behavior consultant for Enlighten Dogs trainers. Come join Linda at one of her fun morning group classes and get some training done by a experienced pro. Chris at kids event with his dog Misty doing dog safety demos   Click Here to View Some of Our Testimonials PLEASE CALL OR TEXT THE ENLIGHTEN DOGS TRAINING CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION  (951) 846-0902 Leave a Reply

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Enlighten Dogs Training Center

Enlighten Dogs Training Center is a dog training business in Cherry Valley, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, Private Lessons, and Group Classes, with published programs from $75.

Cherry Valley • CA • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (16 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

62 / 100

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Price transparency
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Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
75%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Christopher Ashton, the owner and lead trainer at Enlighten Dogs Training Center, brings over a decade of experience with a particular focus on aggressive and fearful dogs. According to his site, his background includes running his own ranch with livestock, training police detection and apprehension dogs at a local K-9 kennel, and volunteering with Animal Control. He holds professional memberships in APDT and IAABC, serves as a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College, and leads a therapy dog team in the area.

The Cherry Valley facility offers private lessons, group classes, and board-and-train programs ranging from 10 days to three weeks. In-home training is available across Yucaipa, Redlands, Beaumont, and several surrounding communities. A separate daycare operates in Yucaipa on weekdays. One unusual offering: farm and livestock dog training, including work with livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs—services Ashton connects to his own ranch experience.

Linda Dixon, described as a mentor with over 40 years in the field including police dog work, teaches classes and consults on behavior cases for the business. The site describes their approach as "balanced," combining positive reinforcement with what they call humane corrections, emphasizing trust-building and positioning owners as calm, consistent leaders. They claim to train over 1,000 dogs annually through their team.

What does Enlighten Dogs Training Center charge for board and train?

Board and train options at Enlighten Dogs Training Center come in 10-day, 2-week, and 3-week packages, all focused on basic obedience. Private lessons run an hour at the facility, while in-home sessions are also available. They offer group classes, farm dog training with socialization, and accept dogs with aggression histories. Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for private lessons, with separate puppy training for younger dogs.

Private lessons at the facility cost $75 per hour-long session. In-home training runs $125 for the same duration. Board and train pricing isn't published on the site.

Board and Train

Board and Train — 10 Day Package

The dog boards at the Enlighten Dogs facility for 10 days working on obedience and manners.

The dog stays at the training center for the duration of the program.

Focus: Basic obedience

Duration: 10 days

Board and Train — 2 Week Package

The dog boards at the Enlighten Dogs facility for two weeks working on obedience and manners.

The dog stays at the training center for the duration of the program.

Focus: Basic obedience

Duration: 2 weeks

Board and Train — 3 Week Package

The dog boards at the Enlighten Dogs facility for three weeks working on obedience and manners.

The dog stays at the training center for the duration of the program.

Focus: Basic obedience

Duration: 3 weeks

Board and Train pricing at Enlighten Dogs Training Center in Cherry Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Board and Train — 10 Day PackageNot published10 days
Board and Train — 2 Week PackageNot published2 weeks
Board and Train — 3 Week PackageNot published3 weeks

Private Lessons

One Hour Private Sessions at the Training Center — $75 per session

A one-on-one training session held at the Enlighten Dogs training center covering obedience commands, leash walking, and manners.

The client brings the dog to the training center for a one-hour lesson.

Best for: Owners with dogs at least 16 weeks old who prefer training at the center rather than at home.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Duration: 1 sessions

Farm Dog Training and Socialization

Training for livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs to bond with and appropriately interact with farm animals like goats, sheep, chickens, and horses. Includes instinct tests for herding dogs and temperament tests for livestock guardians, and helps address chasing, biting, or attacking animals.

Chris works with the dog and livestock directly on his ranch or the client's property.

Best for: Owners of livestock guardian dogs or herding dogs working on a ranch or farm.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Private Lessons pricing at Enlighten Dogs Training Center in Cherry Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
One Hour Private Sessions at the Training Center$75 per session1 sessions
Farm Dog Training and SocializationNot published—

In-Home Training

One Hour In-Home Private Lesson — $125 per session

A one-on-one session held at the client's home covering manners, obedience commands, and leadership walking techniques. The trainer works with the whole family and addresses issues like jumping, barking, door-dashing, and furniture jumping.

The trainer comes to the client's home, yard, or neighborhood for a customized one-hour lesson.

Best for: Owners with dogs at least 16 weeks old seeking obedience and behavior help in their home environment.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Duration: 1 sessions

In-Home Training pricing at Enlighten Dogs Training Center in Cherry Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
One Hour In-Home Private Lesson$125 per session1 sessions

Group Classes

Group Classes

Group obedience classes led by trainers such as Linda Dixon, covering foundational commands in a class setting.

Dogs and owners attend scheduled group classes at the facility or elsewhere.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Group Classes pricing at Enlighten Dogs Training Center in Cherry Valley, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Group ClassesNot published—

What training methods does Enlighten Dogs Training Center use?

The site explicitly describes a balanced training approach. They accept dogs with aggression or bite histories, though specific tools and techniques aren't detailed.

Method: Balanced

Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.

How do we verify Enlighten Dogs Training Center?

Certifications: IAABC, APDT

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

Ten years in business, with IAABC and APDT certifications listed. The program operates from a dedicated facility, though overnight staffing, owner visit policies, and video update practices aren't addressed. Insurance and guarantee terms don't appear on the site.

Facility: Training facility

Owner visits: not specified on their website.

Video updates: not specified on their website.

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Book online

How does Enlighten Dogs Training Center compare in Cherry Valley?

Price: Enlighten Dogs Training Center does not publish board & train pricing. Across Cherry Valley, 2 programs publish prices.

Reviews: Enlighten Dogs Training Center shows 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews among 1 published Cherry Valley programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 62 out of 100 (price 29%, program clarity 75%). 1 of 1 Cherry Valley listings show certifications; this business lists IAABC, APDT.

What to ask Enlighten Dogs Training Center

  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location & hours

The training center sits on Cherry Valley Boulevard. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned.

38648 Cherry Valley Blvd, Cherry Valley, CA

Friday: 9AM-6PM

Monday: 9AM-6PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM-6PM

Saturday: 10AM-5PM

Thursday: 9AM-6PM

Wednesday: 9AM-6PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Enlighten Dogs Training Center.

+1 951-846-0902Website

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