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Blue Star Dog Training — Dog Training in Menifee, CA

Blue Star Dog Training is a dog training business in Menifee, California offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They take aggression cases by assessment, publish pricing from $150 per session to $4,800, and list CPDT-KA and AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.

Menifee, CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (37 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

60 / 100

Moderately transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 67%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 76%

About Blue Star Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Blue Star Dog Training is a family-owned operation in Menifee run by John and Elke Barbao. Elke holds a CPDT-KA certification along with credentials as an AKC CGC Evaluator and Certified Nose Work Instructor, while John is certified through the Animal Behavior College. Their team includes additional certified trainers, with one staff member holding NePoPo Silver certification.

According to their website, the business operates from a facility they call their "Ranch," serving dog owners throughout the Inland Empire including Murrieta and Temecula. They describe their approach as going beyond basic obedience to address each dog's individual genetics and instincts, with an emphasis on teaching owners how to communicate with their dogs rather than just issuing commands.

The program lineup includes multi-week board and train options, a three-week foundational program and a four-week "Patio Pup" package, where dogs stay with trainers for daily work. They also offer private lessons sold individually or in six-session packages, along with puppy training and scent work classes. Their site states that board and train packages include lifetime follow-up support and access to group classes. Client reviews on their site reference work with anxious and reactive dogs, though the business lists behavior modification as a distinct service area.

What dog training programs does Blue Star Dog Training offer?

Private lessons, board-and-train programs, puppy training, and scent work classes make up the offerings at Blue Star Dog Training. Board-and-train runs three to four weeks, covering obedience fundamentals through off-leash recall and socialization. The foundational program includes handoff sessions and lifetime support; dogs must be at least six months old with current vaccinations.

The Foundational Program – 3-Week Training

$3,600

The dog boards for three weeks working on sit, down, place, heel, recall, impulse control, calm greetings, and doorway manners. It includes a midway coaching session and a go-home session to transfer skills to the owner.

The dog stays at the Ranch for three weeks; owners attend a midway session and a go-home transfer session.

Best for: Owners who want a polite, well-mannered dog they can confidently enjoy at home and on-leash in everyday life.

Requirements: Requirements: 6 months and up. Up to date on Rabies, DHPP, & Bordetella vaccines

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Lifetime support

Patio Pup - 4 Week Program

$4,800

Over four weeks, the dog builds calm, reliable behavior for public outings like patios and coffee shops, with on- and off-leash recall and deeper communication work.

The dog boards at the facility for four weeks working on real-world public behavior.

Best for: Owners who want to take their dog into public settings like restaurants and on trips.

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Socialization

Private Lesson

$200 per session

This one-on-one session lets owners work directly with a trainer on specific goals, communication, and progress.

The owner and dog meet with a trainer for a single hour-long session at the Ranch.

Best for: Owners wanting focused help on a specific challenge or question.

Duration: 1 session

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity

6-Lesson Package

$150 per session

Delivered as two lessons per week over two weeks, this package covers relationship building, engagement, foundational obedience, problem-solving, leash work, and confidence.

The owner attends six one-hour sessions with a trainer over a two-week span.

Best for: Owners who want to be hands-on and learn side by side with their dog under professional guidance.

Duration: 2 weeks

Package: $900 for a 6-session package

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Puppy Training

Price not published.

Sessions blend structured learning, early socialization, and age-appropriate play to build foundational skills and habits for young dogs.

Best for: Young puppies needing an early foundation for confidence and manners.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Scent Work Classes

Price not published.

These sessions use guided search exercises and mentally stimulating challenges that tap into a dog's natural scenting instincts.

Focus: Scent work

How much does Blue Star Dog Training cost?

Private lessons cost $200 each, or $150 per session when purchased as a six-lesson package ($900 total). Board-and-train is $3,600 for three weeks or $4,800 for four weeks. Puppy training and scent work pricing isn't published.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Blue Star Dog Training in Menifee, CA
Program	Price	Length
The Foundational Program – 3-Week Training	$3,600	3 weeks
Patio Pup - 4 Week Program	$4,800	4 weeks

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Blue Star Dog Training in Menifee, CA
Program	Price	Length
Private Lesson	$200 per session	1 session
6-Lesson Package	$150 per session$900 for a 6-session package	2 weeks
Puppy Training	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Blue Star Dog Training in Menifee, CA
Program	Price	Length
Scent Work Classes	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does Blue Star Dog Training use?

The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. Aggression cases are considered individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Blue Star Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

John Barbao, Owner, Trainer

According to their site, co-owner of the business alongside Elke Barbao.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (ABC-DT). Barklen has not independently verified these.

Elke Barbao, Owner, Trainer

According to their site, co-owner of the business alongside John Barbao.

Credentials listed on their site: CPDT-KA, CNWI, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (ABC-DT), and AKC CGC Evaluator. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Delaney Feywalker, Dog Trainer

According to their site, trainer on staff, mentioned in client reviews for teaching owners communication and leadership skills.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer and NePoPo Silver. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Mekenna Huber, Dog Trainer

According to their site, trainer on staff, referenced in client reviews for private lesson and behavior work, including anxious/reactive dogs.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (ABC-DT) and AKC CGC Evaluator. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Blue Star Dog Training offer dog training?

Blue Star Dog Training operates from a dedicated training facility in Menifee, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and group classes.

Their site says they dog owners and their dogs of all breeds and ages in Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, and the greater Inland Empire, California area.

Private lessons and some programs are held at what the business calls its training 'Ranch,' located in the Inland Empire area near Menifee, Murrieta, and Temecula.

Training takes place at a dedicated facility on La Ray Lane in Menifee. Parking and accessibility information isn't listed.

How does Blue Star Dog Training compare with other Menifee dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 3 published Menifee listings (14 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Blue Star Dog Training.

Price: 9% above the Menifee midpoint at entry price for board and train ($3,600–$4,800 vs. $1,500–$5,440); entry price within the published Menifee range for private lessons ($150–$200 vs. $130–$190).

Reviews: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, among 3 published Menifee programs.

Transparency: 60 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 67% price transparency and 76% program clarity. 1 of 3 Menifee listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA and AKC CGC Evaluator.

Published prices at Blue Star Dog Training compared with Menifee ranges
Program type	Blue Star Dog Training	Menifee range	Barklen read
Board and Train	$3,600–$4,800	$1,500–$5,440 across 7 Menifee programs	9% above the Menifee midpoint at entry price
Private Lessons	$150–$200	$130–$190 across 3 Menifee programs	Entry price within the published Menifee range

What should you ask Blue Star Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask for current pricing on Puppy Training and Scent Work Classes, which are not published online.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.

Location and hours

30803 La Ray Ln, Menifee, CA

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Blue Star Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 6 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: Published for 4 of 6 programs
Training method: Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases: Aggression cases by assessment
Facility: Training facility
Certifications: CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator
Booking: Contact form