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Devotion to Dogs is a dog training business in El Cajon, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and In-Home Training.
El Cajon • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (118 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
An initial evaluation of the dog's behavior and temperament, used to assess compatibility with other dogs or children and to determine a training plan.
Best for: New clients, including those assessing a rescue dog's temperament.
Focus: Aggression, Socialization
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.
What board & train costs in El Cajon
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
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.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stay & Train | Not published | — |
One-on-one sessions 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.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
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.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Behavioral Sessions | Not published | — |
| Aggressive Dog Training | 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
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Training Session | 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.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 5 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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The facility has been operating for about ten years. Details on owner visits, video updates, overnight staffing, and insurance aren't published, so those would need to be confirmed before booking a stay-and-train.
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: Email only
Price: Devotion to Dogs does not publish board & train pricing. Across El Cajon, 4 programs publish prices from about $58 to $192.
Reviews: Devotion to Dogs shows 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews among 3 published El Cajon programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 45 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 60%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Fletcher Parkway. The site doesn't mention parking availability or accessibility features.
2315 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA
Friday: 9AM-6PM
Monday: 9AM-6PM
Sunday: 10:30AM-4PM
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Devotion to Dogs.
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