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Private Lessons are $130 per session, with a six-session package available at $735. A dedicated puppy life skills course also runs six sessions for the same $735 price. In-Home Training spans 45 sessions at $130 to $155 per session, with handoff sessions included so owners learn what their dog has practiced. Both program types work well for puppies and dogs needing behavior support, with flexible scheduling for Ocean Beach area residents.

Private Lessons are $175 per session, with packages of 5 sessions for $825 or 10 for $1,600—longer commitments bring the per-session cost down. Group Classes come in packs of 5, 10, or 15 sessions, ranging from $325 to $1,350, with separate tracks for puppies aged 3-8 months and teenage dogs or rescues. The 15-class platinum options include handoff sessions. A monthly Adventure Club for puppies runs $200 per month.

Group Classes range from $40 per session for puppy socialization to $200 for a six-session beginner course, with intermediate, advanced, and AKC Canine Good Citizen courses at $175 each. An unlimited Group Classes option is $475 with lifetime support. Private Lessons include a six-session foundation program at $750 and an eight-session ultimate program at $925, both with lifetime support. A Mini Pack program is also offered; pricing isn't published.

Private Lessons are $155 per session for adult dogs or $165 for puppies and adolescents, with five-session packages available at $775 and $825 respectively. Board and Train combines overnight pet sitting with daily training at $180 per day for adult dogs or $200 for puppies aged 8-16 weeks. In-Home Training offers walk-and-train sessions at $55 each. Virtual Training is also available for online consultations, though pricing for that program isn't currently published.

Private Lessons start at $130 per session, offering one-on-one training tailored to puppies. Group Classes span multiple levels, from foundation work for puppies under six months or dogs new to formal training, through basic, intermediate, and advanced obedience courses. Pricing for Group Classes ranges from $235 to $325 per course depending on level. Board and Train is also offered for puppies, though pricing for that program isn't currently published.

Group Classes cover five obedience levels plus a tricks course, each running 5 weeks or sessions at $150–$175 per course. Dogs as young as 3 months can start at Level 1, while advanced levels require older dogs. Board and Train is structured as session packages—4 sessions for $300, 7 for $490, or 14 for $910—all open to dogs 3 months and older. In-Home Training is also available at $180 per session for private consultations.

Private Lessons cover several formats, from $75 scent-work and play sessions up to $150 for standard lessons. A four-session package brings the cost to $500. Monthly memberships offer ongoing support at $225 to $425, depending on whether you need two, three, or four sessions each month. Virtual Training runs $100 per session for remote guidance. In-Home Training is available at $200 per day for those who prefer training in their own space.

In-Home Training and Virtual Training are both offered, though pricing for most programs isn't published yet. Virtual Training includes a 6-week online course focused on co-regulation techniques. One In-Home Training option—a Behavior Tune-Up Walk at $75 per session with follow-up sessions included—is available exclusively to alumni who've completed a training package. In-person sessions serve San Diego and North County; Virtual Training is available regardless of location. Contact the trainer directly for current pricing on other programs.

Three program types are available: Board and Train, Group Classes, and In-Home Training. The Board and Train program runs 3 weeks and includes lifetime support, giving you ongoing guidance after your dog returns home. In-Home Training is structured as single sessions, allowing flexible scheduling. Group Classes round out the options for those preferring a social learning environment. Pricing for all three programs isn't published online, so you'll need to contact them directly for current rates.

Group Classes cover obedience, puppy training, agility, socialization, and focused workshops. Puppies can begin as early as eight weeks old, while workshops run three weeks and some require prior group class experience as a prerequisite. Private Lessons are also offered, suited for skill-building with dogs who may need support with mild reactivity or impulse control, though the primary focus remains on developing skills rather than intensive behavior work. Pricing for all programs isn't currently published.