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Devotion to Dogs is a dog training business in El Cajon, California offering board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.
El Cajon, CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (118 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026
45 / 100
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Ben, the founder of Devotion to Dogs, trained at Northridge Animal Behavior College and personally trains each staff member who works at the El Cajon facility. The small team includes trainers with varied backgrounds, one came up through the kennel side of the business, another is a fire captain who first arrived as a client with his own dog.
According to their website, the business frames behavioral problems as a communication breakdown between dogs and owners, describing their work as "breaking the language barrier." They state there's "no such thing as a lost cause" and mention partnering with local rescue organizations on difficult cases. Their site claims most behavior issues show visible improvement after a single session, though intensive board-and-train programs are recommended for aggression or severe behavioral concerns.
Devotion to Dogs emphasizes aggressive dog training as a specialty, working with breeds of all sizes. They describe post-training support that includes weekly Q&A sessions, follow-up calls, and access to a members-only video library. For families concerned about cost, they note offering in-house payment plans. The business has operated for about ten years, serving dog owners across San Diego County through private lessons, group puppy classes, in-home training, and board-and-train programs.
Aggression and reactivity work is the clear specialty here, with Devotion to Dogs offering multiple private lesson tracks plus a board-and-train option for dogs with serious behavioral challenges. A five-week puppy socialization class requires a consultation first, and in-home sessions are available with follow-up support included.
Price not published.
The dog boards with the trainers for an intensive training period, with owners emailing drop-off and pick-up details in advance. It is the recommended option for dogs with aggression issues.
The dog stays with Devotion to Dogs for a set period while trainers work on behavior.
Best for: Recommended for dogs with aggression or severe behavior issues.
Requirements: Recommended for aggressive dogs.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience
Price not published.
One-on-one session aimed at working through severe behavior problems to help the dog reach a calmer mental state.
Best for: Dogs with severe behavioral or aggression issues.
Requirements: Recommended alongside stay & train for aggressive dogs.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Price not published.
Specialized behavior modification training for dogs showing aggression, available regardless of breed or size, serving San Diego and El Cajon.
Best for: Dogs of any breed showing aggressive behavior.
Requirements: Offered for aggressive dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
Price not published.
A trainer comes to the client's home to cover basic commands and food luring techniques, with a follow-up visit weeks later to reinforce learning and add new commands.
The trainer visits the owner's home to teach commands directly to the puppy and owner.
Best for: New puppy owners, including first-time dog owners.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
Includes: Follow-up sessions
Price not published.
A five-week hands-on class focused on socializing puppies and teaching foundational skills like recall, held at the training facility.
Owners attend the class with their puppy at the facility for hands-on learning over five weeks.
Best for: Puppies and their new owners, including first-time dog owners.
Requirements: Requires initial consultation before joining group socialization class.
Duration: 5 weeks
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Devotion to Dogs does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Stay & Train | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Behavioral Sessions | Not published | Not stated |
| Aggressive Dog Training | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Training Session | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Socialization Class | Not published | 5 weeks |
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. The site confirms they accept dogs with aggression histories, including cases involving leash reactivity and fear-based behaviors.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, trained at Northridge Animal Behavior College before starting the business; personally trains all other staff trainers.
According to their site, joined the company in 2020 as a kennel operator and became a trainer after learning under Ben.
According to their site, works as a fire captain for the Lakeside fire department; became a trainer after first bringing his own dog to the company for training.
According to their site, has worked with the company for many years managing operations.
Devotion to Dogs operates from a dedicated training facility in El Cajon, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they dog owners and families in San Diego, including El Cajon and greater San Diego County, as well as local rescue organizations and their dogs.
Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Fletcher Parkway. The site doesn't mention parking availability or accessibility features.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 3 published El Cajon listings (4 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Devotion to Dogs.
Price: too few El Cajon programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.
Reviews: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, among 3 published El Cajon programs.
Transparency: 45 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 60% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across El Cajon listings.
Generated from what their public materials leave open
2315 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026
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