Four Personal Classes at Store — $350 per program
Best for: For someone who just rescued a dog or has dogs with extreme behavior issues
Focus: Aggression, Basic obedience
Duration: 4 sessions
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Xaviers Training
Xaviers Training is a dog training business in Highland, California offering Group Classes, Private Lessons, and In-Home Training, with published programs from $45.
Highland • CA • Uses rented space • 4.9 ★ (58 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
63 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 86%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 55%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Javier, the trainer behind Xaviers Training, describes a background that started on a ranch in Mexico working with farm and domestic animals before moving to California at age 12. According to his site, he continued working with animals at his father's Petaluma ranch and later pursued additional training education after pet owners began seeking his advice on behavior issues. He and his wife opened a pet health and wellness store called Pet Empire and Supplies in 2017, where some training sessions now take place alongside in-home options.
The business serves dog owners in the Highland and broader Inland Empire area, with programs ranging from basic obedience for puppies four months and older to behavior modification for aggression, fearfulness, and high energy. Their site describes an intensive option for severe cases that can include agility and off-leash work. Javier states that his philosophy centers on building relationships based on trust, respect, and love, with an emphasis on daily routines and exercise. He attributes most behavior problems to a lack of boundaries, structure, and discipline in the home.
One unusual note: the site indicates Javier also works with cats, rabbits, birds, and reptiles—not just dogs. The training approach, as described, focuses heavily on owner education and understanding dog communication rather than commands alone.
What does Xaviers Training charge for board and train?
Group classes, private lessons, and in-home training cover the full spectrum here. Xaviers Training offers everything from single drop-in group sessions for socialization to intensive personalized regimes for dogs with extreme aggression or skittishness. They also run AKC-prep courses and explicitly welcome recently rescued dogs or those with severe behavior issues.
Drop-in group classes cost $45 each, while a four-session group course runs $160 to $180 depending on level. Private lessons at the facility are $350 for four sessions; in-home training starts at $150 per visit or $480 for a four-session package. Pricing for the personalized training regime requires a consultation.
Private Lessons
Personalized Training Regime
Best for: For pet parents wanting 100% control and committed to rigorous training; necessary for extreme aggression/wildness/skittishness cases; must discuss with trainer before signing up
Focus: Aggression, Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Agility & dog sports
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Four Personal Classes at Store | $350 per program | 4 sessions |
| Personalized Training Regime | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
One Personal Class at Home — $150 per session
Best for: For those with one or two specific issues at home involving other pets, neighbors, guests, or territorial behavior
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Duration: 1 sessions
Four Personal Classes at Home — $480 per program
Best for: For at-home issues requiring more than one visit
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Duration: 4 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| One Personal Class at Home | $150 per session | 1 sessions |
| Four Personal Classes at Home | $480 per program | 4 sessions |
Group Classes
One Group Class — $45 per session
Best for: For those who have already gone through Basic Obedience 1.0, or want to keep their dog socialized
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 1 sessions
Four Group Classes — $160 per program
Best for: Great for puppies at least 4 months old or anyone seeking better control/connection with their pet
Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 4 sessions
AKC 4 Group Classes Level 1 — $180 per program
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 4 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| One Group Class | $45 per session | 1 sessions |
| Four Group Classes | $160 per program | 4 sessions |
| AKC 4 Group Classes Level 1 | $180 per program | 4 sessions |
What training methods does Xaviers Training use?
The site doesn't specify which tools or techniques are used, though the language suggests a structured approach. They do accept dogs with aggression, territorial behavior, and extreme reactivity cases, noting that some require a trainer consultation before enrollment.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Xaviers Training?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Eight years in business, operating out of rented space rather than a dedicated facility. Certifications, insurance, and guarantee terms aren't listed on the site.
Facility: Uses rented space
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: Book online
How does Xaviers Training compare in Highland?
Price: Xaviers Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Highland, 6 programs publish prices from about $98 to $415.
Reviews: Xaviers Training shows 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews among 1 published Highland programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 63 out of 100 (price 86%, program clarity 55%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask Xaviers Training
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
Location & hours
Sessions take place at a suite on Church Street in Highland. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
7223 Church St Ste A3, Highland, CA
Friday: 9AM-7PM
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Saturday: 9AM-6PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Xaviers Training.
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