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Aspire Dog Training is a dog training business in Poway, California offering Private Lessons and Group Classes, with published programs from $75.
Poway • CA • Uses rented space • 5.0 ★ (3 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 19, 2026
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What they say about themselves
ASPIRE Dog Training is led by owner and head trainer Britta Staub, a Certified Dog Trainer and Certified Canine Behavior Consultant serving clients in Poway and Ramona. Staub entered dog training after a career of more than 30 years as a physical therapist and personal trainer, eventually pursuing formal education through Animal Behavior College and the International College of Canine Studies. Her background also includes volunteer training work with the Hawaiian Humane Society and San Diego Humane Society.
The business offers puppy and adult obedience classes, private training, behavior modification, and service and therapy dog training. Its Ramona Canine Behavior Center provides indoor and outdoor training spaces for issues ranging from leash aggression and unreliable recall to separation anxiety, biting, resource guarding, and aggression toward people or dogs. Group classes are also offered in Poway and include puppy training and preparation for AKC credentials such as Canine Good Citizen. Staub describes her approach as positive training built around structure, consistency, and teaching owners how to lead their dogs without causing unnecessary stress. The website specifically states that she does not believe dogs should be hit or hurt during training. Classes use two trainers and are capped at 12 dogs in Poway and six in Ramona. ASPIRE also offers AKC Puppy STAR, Canine Good Citizen, Community, Trick, Agility, and Rally-related classes or certification preparation. Private training does not carry an additional charge when more than one dog from the same household participates.
Puppy and adult obedience classes, private training, behavior modification, off-leash work, service and therapy dog training, and AKC-focused classes make up the offerings. Behavior work can address barking, crate and potty training, separation anxiety, fear, socialization, digging, aggression, biting, resource guarding, and preparation for a new baby.
Standard private training costs $75 per hour. Major behavior cases, including aggression, biting, and resource guarding, are $120 per hour when applicable. Six-week puppy and adult obedience classes cost $150. ASPIRE does not charge extra for additional dogs during private training and advertises discounts for multiple dogs with separate handlers in group classes.
One-on-one training sessions are held indoors and outdoors at the Ramona Canine Behavior Center, covering issues like leash aggression, separation anxiety, and building reliable recall.
The owner brings the dog for hourly private sessions with the trainer at the facility.
Best for: Dogs and owners needing individualized help with everyday behavior issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Separation anxiety
Higher-rate sessions address serious behavior problems such as aggression toward people or dogs, biting, and resource guarding, using the center's indoor and outdoor training spaces.
The dog and owner attend hourly sessions at the Ramona behavior center focused on the specific problem behavior.
Best for: Dogs with significant behavior problems including aggression, biting, or resource guarding.
Focus: Aggression, Resource guarding
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training | $75 per session | — |
| Major Problem Behaviors Training | $120 per session | — |
A six-week class for young dogs covering socialization, basic manners, leash skills, and basic commands, with two trainers present for each class.
Dogs attend weekly group classes at the Poway or Ramona location with two trainers instructing.
Best for: Puppies and dogs up to one year old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 6 weeks
A six-week obedience class covering good manners for dogs of any age, structured to prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, with the test included at the end.
Dogs attend weekly group classes culminating in the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Best for: Dogs of all ages seeking good manners training and CGC certification.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
Group classes work toward various AKC certifications including Puppy Star, Canine Good Citizen, Community, Trick, Agility, and Rally titles.
Dogs attend six-week group classes geared toward earning specific AKC titles.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Agility & dog sports, Puppy training
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Most Affordable Puppy Training | $150 per program | 6 weeks |
| Most Affordable Dog Obedience Training | $150 per program | 6 weeks |
| AKC Certification Classes (Puppy Star, Canine Good Citizen, Community, Trick, Agility, Rally) | $150 per program | 6 weeks |
The website describes a positive training approach based on structure, consistency, owner leadership, and controlling behavior without causing stress. Staub specifically states that there is no reason to hit or hurt a dog during training. Indoor, outdoor, and off-leash work may be incorporated depending on the dog's needs.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: IAABC, AKC CGC Evaluator
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Britta Staub holds multiple dog training and behavior credentials and is an AKC trainer and evaluator for several programs. She has also volunteered with humane societies and is a member of the International Association of Canine Behavior Consultants. Insurance, guarantees, progress-update policies, and overnight staffing are not published.
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: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Phone only
Price: Aspire Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Poway, 26 programs publish prices from about $110 to $2,945.
Reviews: Aspire Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews among 4 published Poway programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 73 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 71%). 1 of 4 Poway listings show certifications; this business lists IAABC, AKC CGC Evaluator.
ASPIRE offers training in Poway and Ramona, including a Canine Behavior Center in Ramona and group classes at Midland Animal Clinic in Poway. The website lists both 14153 and 14155 Midland Road on different pages, so the exact Poway street number should be confirmed before visiting. Parking and accessibility details are not published.
14153 Midland Rd, Poway, CA
Friday: 8AM-8PM
Monday: 8AM-8PM
Sunday: 8AM-8PM
Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
Saturday: 8AM-8PM
Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Wednesday: 8AM-8PM
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