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Golan Dogs is a dog training business in Poway, California offering In-Home Training and Board and Train, with published programs from $550.
Poway • CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (105 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 19, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Golan Dogs is led by Golan, a former military combat dog handler, head instructor, and commander who reports more than 16 years of canine experience. His background includes work with specially trained military dogs in counter-terrorism, search and rescue, and other operational roles. Today, the business focuses on behavior modification, obedience, puppy development, private lessons, and immersive training programs for dogs of different ages, breeds, and temperaments.
The San Diego-area business offers several levels of owner involvement. Private lessons take place in-home or outdoors and cover house manners, leash and off-leash obedience, aggression, anxiety, destructive behavior, potty training, and distraction work. Day Training allows owners to drop dogs off for six-hour training days, while longer full-immersion board-and-train programs run seven, 14, or 21 days. Puppy training focuses on prevention and early skills such as housebreaking, socialization, leash walking, boundaries, biting, and chewing.
One notable part of the approach is the site's explicit rejection of shock, stimulation, and prong collars. Golan describes his methods as humane and natural, with an emphasis on education, consistency, understanding dog behavior, and teaching owners how to maintain results themselves. Day-training dogs also socialize with members of his own pack, including the use of what the site calls "pack mentality" to support obedience. His Siberian Husky, Sky, is identified as a dog behavior assistant. The website publishes detailed program pricing, although guarantees, insurance coverage, overnight staffing, and formal credentialing are not addressed.
Puppy training, private lessons, day training, full-immersion board-and-train, and service dog training make up the listed offerings. Board-and-train programs run seven, 14, or 21 days, while day training is sold in four- and eight-day options. Private training covers obedience and behavior concerns including aggression, anxiety, destructive behavior, potty training, and control around distractions.
Private lessons cost $550 for four sessions, $950 for eight, or $1,400 for twelve. The Puppy Training Program is $950. Day Training costs $980 for four days or $1,650 for eight, while full-immersion board-and-train ranges from $1,425 for seven days to $3,975 for 21 days. Service Dog Preschool is listed at $4,750.
A 7-day board and train program where the dog stays with the trainer for one-on-one training sessions and socializes with the trainer's pack.
Dog boards with the trainer at 16899 St Andrews Dr, Poway for the duration of the program.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 7 days
A 14-day board and train program building on basic obedience with intermediate-level training while the dog stays with the trainer.
Dog boards with the trainer for the duration of the program.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 14 days
A 21-day board and train program offering the highest level of training available, with the dog staying with the trainer full time.
Dog boards with the trainer for the duration of the program.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Duration: 21 days
The dog spends the day at the trainer's location for 1-on-1 sessions, addressing socialization, anxiety, animal aggression, and submissive behavior across 4 days.
Dog is dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon on training days, socializing with other dogs in the trainer's pack.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Fear & anxiety, Aggression
Duration: 4 days
The dog spends the day at the trainer's location for 1-on-1 sessions over 8 days, addressing socialization, anxiety, animal aggression, and submissive behavior.
Dog is dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon on training days, socializing with other dogs in the trainer's pack.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Fear & anxiety, Aggression
Duration: 8 days
A foundational program teaching the fundamentals of service dog training.
Focus: Service dog training, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic - 7 Days | $1,425 per program | 7 days |
| Intermediate - 14 Days | $2,890 per program | 14 days |
| Advanced - 21 days | $3,975 per program | 21 days |
| 4 Day Training | $980 per program | 4 days |
| 8 Day Training | $1,650 per program | 8 days |
| Service Dog Preschool | $4,750 per program | — |
This program covers housebreaking, socialization, leash walking, boundaries, house manners, nutrition guidance, and handling biting and chewing during the puppy's first year.
Training is delivered at the owner's home over 8 sessions.
Best for: New puppy owners wanting to establish good habits early in the dog's life.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 8 sessions
One-on-one in-home or outdoor training sessions covering house manners, leash obedience, off-leash obedience, and distraction control.
Trainer conducts sessions at the owner's home or outdoors, with owner directly involved.
Best for: Inexperienced owners, recently adopted rescue dogs, or new puppy owners.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 4 sessions
One-on-one in-home or outdoor training sessions addressing behavior issues like aggression and anxiety alongside obedience commands.
Trainer conducts sessions at the owner's home or outdoors, with owner directly involved.
Best for: Owners wanting to address both obedience and behavioral issues over a longer package.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression
Duration: 8 sessions
Extended one-on-one in-home or outdoor training package covering obedience, off-leash reliability, and behavior issues including aggression.
Trainer conducts sessions at the owner's home or outdoors, with owner directly involved.
Best for: Owners with more complex or long-term training needs, including high-drive breeds.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression, Recall & off-leash
Duration: 12 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Program | $950 per program | 8 sessions |
| 4 Private Lessons | $550 per program | 4 sessions |
| 8 Private Lessons | $950 per program | 8 sessions |
| 12 Private Lessons | $1,400 per program | 12 sessions |
The site describes its approach as humane and natural and explicitly states that shock, stimulation, and prong collars are not used. Training emphasizes education, consistency, owner leadership, behavior understanding, socialization, and customized work based on the individual dog's needs.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Golan reports more than 16 years of canine experience and a background as a military combat dog handler, head instructor, and commander. The website publishes numerous client testimonials, but insurance, guarantees, overnight staffing, and formal professional certifications are not addressed.
Facility: Home-based trainer
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: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 29% below the Poway midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Golan Dogs shows 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews among 4 published Poway programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 96 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 82%). 1 of 4 Poway listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The business lists 16759 Bernardo Center Drive in San Diego, California 92128 as its contact address. The homepage separately identifies a Poway address for Board & Train. Parking availability and accessibility features are not published.
13031 Edina Way, Poway, CA
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Sunday: 8AM-5PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: 8AM-5PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
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