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Dog Quest in Escondido, CA publishes dog training programs from $225. See the program table on this page for each package.

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Dog Quest

Dog Quest is a dog training business in Escondido, California offering Group Classes, with published programs from $225.

Escondido • CA • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (12 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

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40 / 100

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Price transparency: 50%
Method transparency: 0%
Program clarity: 68%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Anne Platt, who owns and leads Dog Quest, brings an unusually deep competition background to agility instruction. According to her site, she has earned 42 AKC Master Agility Champion titles across 10 dogs and has competed at AKC Nationals nearly every year since 1997. She also holds USDAA championship titles on seven dogs and has qualified for the Grand Prix Finals eleven times.

The Escondido facility reflects this competition focus. The main training ring measures 115 by 190 feet—large enough to set up a full standard and jumpers course simultaneously. A separate fenced beginner ring with a sand surface gives newer dogs their own space. The site describes its philosophy as preparing every student for competition, even those who never plan to enter trials, so handlers understand course rules and can run full sequences.

Classes progress through structured levels that align with AKC, USDAA, and CPE trial standards, from beginner foundations through masters. Since 2021, additional instructors including Gail Owashi, Jessica Bisset, and Amber Matusek have taught the introductory classes, while Platt continues to lead the advanced levels. Dog Quest has operated at this single location since 2001.

What does Dog Quest charge for board and train?

Agility is the sole focus here, with group classes spanning introduction through competition levels. Dog Quest runs five-week courses requiring dogs to be at least ten months old and comfortable waiting on leash around other dogs. Higher-level classes require crate training, and the advanced tiers are structured around AKC competition standards.

Introductory and foundation courses are each $225 for five weeks. Pricing for the more advanced Pre-Novice through Excellent levels isn't published on the site.

Group Classes

Introduction to Dog Agility — $225 per program

This class introduces dogs and handlers to basic agility foundations using jumps and tunnels, with more advanced obstacles like weaves and contacts added if the team progresses. It can be repeated multiple times to build confidence and skill before moving forward.

Dogs and owners attend weekly one-hour classes in a small, fenced beginner ring, taking turns while waiting on leash.

Best for: Dogs with little or no prior agility training, at least 10 months old, without aggression or excessive barking issues.

Focus: Basic obedience, Agility & dog sports

Duration: 5 weeks

Foundation for Competition — $225 per program

This class covers agility competition rules and introduces more advanced obstacles including weave poles and 2-on 2-off contact performance. It is structured over three consecutive five-week sessions to build the skills needed to move up in level.

Dogs attend weekly one-hour classes and must be comfortable waiting in a crate between turns.

Best for: Dogs with little or no agility experience whose owners are interested in eventually competing.

Focus: Agility & dog sports, Advanced obedience

Duration: 5 weeks

Pre-Novice/ Novice

This level refines one or two remaining obstacles for dogs nearing competition readiness, or serves dogs already competing in Novice Standard classes in AKC, USDAA, or CPE level 3.

Dogs attend scheduled weekly classes at the training field working on refining specific obstacles.

Best for: Dogs with extensive prior agility training, not appropriate for beginners.

Focus: Advanced obedience, Agility & dog sports

Group Classes in Escondido typically runs $100–$225 across 11 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Open/ Excellent

This advanced level class is designed for dogs already competing at Open/Advanced Standard or Excellent level in AKC, USDAA, or CPE, continuing to refine skills at higher competition levels.

Dogs attend multiple weekly time slots at the large competition-size training field led by instructor Anne Platt.

Best for: Dogs already competing at Open or Excellent agility levels.

Focus: Advanced obedience, Agility & dog sports

Group Classes in Escondido typically runs $100–$225 across 11 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Group Classes pricing at Dog Quest in Escondido, CA
Program	Price	Duration
Introduction to Dog Agility	$225 per program	5 weeks
Foundation for Competition	$225 per program	5 weeks
Pre-Novice/ Novice	Not published	—
Open/ Excellent	Not published	—

What training methods does Dog Quest use?

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Method: Not specified on their website

No training method is mentioned on their website.

How do we verify Dog Quest?

Certifications: Not specified on their website

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Trust & facility details

Operating for 24 years out of a dedicated facility, they currently run a waitlist for classes. Insurance and certifications aren't mentioned, and no guarantee terms 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: No guarantee offered

Waitlist: Yes

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Contact form

How does Dog Quest compare in Escondido?

Price: Dog Quest does not publish board & train pricing. Across Escondido, 16 programs publish prices from about $75 to $200.

Reviews: Dog Quest shows 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews among 5 published Escondido programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 40 out of 100 (price 50%, program clarity 68%). 2 of 5 Escondido listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

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