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California Dog Training — Dog Training in Corona, CA

California Dog Training is a dog training business in Corona, California offering board and train, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as reward-based training, take aggression cases by assessment, and list AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.

Corona, CA • Training facility • 4.6 ★ (44 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Aug 8, 2026

Transparency Score

55 / 100

Moderately transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 100%

About California Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

A five-acre training and boarding facility in Temescal Valley near Corona, California Dog Training operates as a family-run business focused on board-and-train programs. According to their site, the head trainer has over 20 years of full-time professional experience and has worked with thousands of dogs. Client testimonials reference a trainer named Robert, describing him as patient and skilled in his work with both dogs and owners.

The business describes their training philosophy as exclusively positive reinforcement and reward-based, stating they do not use choke chains, prong collars, shock collars, or harsh corrections. Their residential programs emphasize obedience commands taught through verbal and hand signals, with the goal of building communication between dog and owner. Staff hold AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator status, and they offer preparation for that certification.

The property features large play yards, a private training field, puddle pools and misters for hot weather, and a residential-style home used for indoor manners training. They advertise unlimited free follow-up private sessions for one year after program completion, plus free refresher training when graduates book boarding stays. Their programs target common behavior issues like door bolting, excessive barking, and poor leash manners through structured obedience work.

What dog training programs does California Dog Training offer?

A five-week board and train program covers basic obedience, leash skills, off-leash recall, and socialization. California Dog Training includes handoff sessions with owners, follow-up training, and refresher sessions as part of the package.

Board and Train Obedience Training Program

Price not published.

This program combines boarding with daily training sessions on the property's training field and home-like setting, addressing obedience commands and behavior issues such as digging, barking, and door bolting. Dogs also get supervised playtime and socialization with visitors during their stay.

The dog boards at the 5-acre facility and receives daily one-on-one training, then owners attend an in-depth go-home session to learn the new skills.

Best for: Dogs and puppies with behavior problems like destructive chewing, excessive barking, door bolting, or poor leash manners.

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Socialization

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

How much does California Dog Training cost?

California Dog Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at California Dog Training in Corona, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board and Train Obedience Training Program	Not published	5 weeks

What training methods does California Dog Training use?

The program explicitly identifies as force-free, avoiding aversive tools. They evaluate aggression cases individually rather than accepting or declining them outright.

Their public materials state they do not use e-collars, prong collars, and choke chains. Which tools they do use is not specified, so ask the trainer directly.

Who runs California Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Robert, Dog Trainer

According to their site, referenced in client testimonials as the trainer who works with dogs and owners; described by clients as patient and skilled.

Martinique Eimer, Blog contributor

According to their site, wrote blog content discussing dog behavior and the reward-driven nature of dogs.

Where does California Dog Training offer dog training?

California Dog Training operates from a dedicated training facility in Corona, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility.

Their site says they dog and puppy owners in Riverside County and nearby Orange and San Diego Counties seeking personalized obedience training tailored to their lifestyle and their dog's temperament.

A five-acre training and boarding facility set in a rural, park-like property in Temescal Valley near Corona, CA, with large play areas and a residential-style home used for indoor manners training.

Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Spanish Hills Drive in Corona. Parking and accessibility information isn't published on the site.

How does California Dog Training compare with other Corona dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Corona listings (1 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by California Dog Training.

Price: too few Corona programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, among 4 published Corona programs.

Transparency: 55 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 0% price transparency and 100% program clarity. 2 of 4 Corona listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.

What should you ask California Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
Ask exactly what their guarantee covers; no trainer can guarantee behavior.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

11111 Spanish Hills Dr, Corona, CA

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed California Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, and waitlist) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Aug 8, 2026