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3 Dog Trainers in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon, California has 3 published dog training businesses offering 13 programs. Pricing isn't published by most El Cajon programs — contact them directly for quotes. Using our published criteria, the highest-scoring programs serving El Cajon include Pet Prescription Team, the Scentsable K9, and Devotion to Dogs.

This guide covers local pricing by program type, which training methods El Cajon programs use, which accept reactive or aggression cases, and what to ask before booking. All 3 businesses are checked for license, insurance, and certifications.

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

top of pageSkip to Main Content0HomeTherapy TrainingInformation Request FormProjectsMembers PageVisitation RequestContactFile ShareMembersPPT MerchandiseMoreUse tab to navigate through the menu items.Share YOUR PASSIONWho We AreThe Pet Prescription Team is a leader in the field of Animal Assisted Therapy and as such we strive towards enhancing quality of life through the human animal bond. We are an all volunteer certified therapy dog organization who visit local area hospitals, assisted care facilities, rehab facilities, mental health facilities, library programs, hospice, Los Angeles County jails, Los Angeles County Juvenile correctional facilities, United States Attorney General offices and special needs children homes and schools.Learn More...Therapy Dog CertificationThe volunteers of the Pet Prescription Team come from every walk of life. We offer therapy dog training classes in Los Angeles & San Diego county. Perspective volunteers and dogs go through an 8 week therapy dog training class which involves training the pet owners and their family pets to make visits. These classes occur inside of a facility, and utilize hands on training to cover how to deal with people and events in various situations that may occur during the therapy visitations.Training Info...ProjectsOver the past 16  years the Pet Prescription Team has started numerous projects which benefit the communities they serve.  ​ Faith Dog Project 2008 HBIC (Help for Brain Injured Children Program) 2009 Kaiser Los Angeles 2009 Kaiser Downey 2010 There’s No Place Like Home 2012 CAC 2015 Children's Advocacy Center for Child Abuse Assessment Ontario Airport Comfort Dog Program 2014 Los Angeles County Sheriff Human Trafficking Task Force 2016 Los Angeles County Twin Towers Jail 2016 Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall 2017 United States Attorney General Los Angeles Headquarters 2018 Disneyland Wellness Program 2022 Orange County Jail 2024 Learn More...Pet Prescription Team is a Non-Profit 501c3 organization and is supported by those that believe in the cause and work that is provided to the communities we serve. 501c3: 37-1596134Meet the Founder/Director Krystal Emery   Krystal Emery is the founder and director of the Pet Prescription Team and is the overarching leader of the team in its entirety. Krystal and her husband Philip of 48 years, work side by side, helping pet owners train their family pets to become Certified Therapy dogs. ​ Before becoming a Dog Trainer and Founder of the Pet Prescription Team in early 2003, Krystal and Philip experienced firsthand the suffering and isolation elderly and mentally ill patients experience through being confined to a facility through the diagnosis of Philips father with Alzheimer’s. During the care of Philips father they both were able to see how beneficial their family dogs were in the comforting of not only Philips father but to other residents in the facility where he lived. In some cases it was the only visitor many of the residents ever received. It was through this experience that the Pet Prescription Team was born. ​bottom of page
Pet Prescription Team
El Cajon, CA

Nonprofit certifying therapy dog teams through hands-on training inside hospitals and care facilities, with active programs in jails, juvenile halls, and trafficking victim support

4.5(14 Google Reviews)

Group Classes for therapy dog certification run 8 weeks at $210 per course. Before enrolling, dogs must already have solid basic obedience skills in place, including sit, down, stay, come, and loose leash walking. This is the only program type currently listed, and it's designed specifically to prepare handler-dog teams for certification work rather than general pet obedience. No other training formats or pricing tiers are published at this time.

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the Scentsable K9 — dog training in El Cajon, CA
the Scentsable K9
El Cajon, CA

Scent detection specialists with law enforcement and FEMA disaster search backgrounds, training nosework for competition and professional detection teams across all breeds

5.0(2 Google Reviews)

Group Classes range from $25 to $40 per session, covering imprinting, intro detection, and more advanced scent work. Day-long seminars and workshops are also offered through Group Classes, though pricing for those formats isn't published yet. Private Lessons run $100 to $150 per session, with the lower rate applying to basic and imprinting locations. All regular sessions follow a single-session format, allowing handlers and dogs to progress through the detection curriculum at their own pace.

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Professional Dog Training in San Diego At Devotion to Dogs, our professional dog trainers help to break through language barriers for you and your pet—quickly and easily. FAQ Email in regards of stay & train, please include drop off & pick up times & the dates you are looking to board your dog
Devotion to Dogs
El Cajon, CA

Known for taking on aggressive dogs other trainers won't, with rescue partnerships and intensive board-and-train programs

5.0(118 Google Reviews)

Board and Train, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and In-Home Training are all offered, though pricing isn't currently published for any of these programs. Group Classes run 5 weeks and require an initial consultation before joining the puppy socialization sessions. In-Home Training includes follow-up sessions as part of the package. Private Lessons are available in two formats: severe behavioral sessions designed to complement the Board and Train program, and standalone aggressive dog training for all breeds and sizes.

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How much does dog training cost in El Cajon, CA?

Dog training prices in El Cajon, California by program type

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What training methods do El Cajon trainers use?

Look for clear program names, published or quoted pricing, and an honest method description when choosing a dog trainer in El Cajon. Among trainers in El Cajon who disclose a method, 100% use balanced methods and 0% are force-free. See our methodology for how method labels are assigned.

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How do I choose a dog trainer in El Cajon?

Compare program types, published prices when available, training methods, certifications, and whether the trainer accepts reactive or aggression cases in El Cajon, CA.

How much does dog training cost in El Cajon?

Prices vary widely by program type in El Cajon, CA. Use the cost table above for published ranges, and request quotes when pricing is not listed.

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