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Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
Slide OneMike Stone,Celebrity Dog TrainerLearn about some of our high profile canine friends and their families Meet our Celebrity ClientsSlide 2Doggie Boot CampFind out what we can do for your little troop. Learn more about Doggie Boot CampSlide 3We can help with aggression problemsDid you know that approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur annually in the United States? Find out how to get rid of aggression4Our family cares about your family.Absolute K9 & Snug Resort is proud to offer state of the art boarding facilities for your little ones. Learn more about Absolute K9 & Snug5Potty Training and House SoilingWe know this may not be your most favorite topic, but since you're here, let's talk about your dog pooping in the house! Learn more about Potty Training6Selecting the right trainer is key.As with searching for any new product or service, you should do your homework when looking for a trainer. Learn what to look for in a trainer
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Tom Riche with Absolute K-9 Founder, Mike Stone
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Training and Boarding: Look for the Purple Flags! Our training facility at Absolute K-9 brings together the best of both worlds: top notch training and arguably the cleanest, most cutting edge boarding facility around. And why should you expect any less? While other training or boarding facilities may excel in one area but fail in others such as sanitation, security, or extended periods of being alone, you can be sure that your dog will receive the best training in the best boarding facility around, with attention and care from humans that really love dogs. From World Champions to Your Chihuahua, a New Benchmark for Pet Facilities – A Pet Resort! When it came to finding a training facility, we did our homework and settled on something good, then made it the BEST facility that Mike Stone had envisioned! In fact, we trained out of four other facilities before finding our “perfect” home.  At our kennels and top accommodations at Snug Pet Resort, we employ a full kennel staff consisting of dozens of animal care professionals. Learn about our care team Medical Care We have an animal health technician and/or veterinarian on staff virtually every day of the week. The kennel’s on-site veterinary clinic brings the added benefit of working with your dog in this environment, getting him/her used to the vet’s office and the handling common in this setting. It also enables us to identify medical issues that may affect training or impact your dog’s behavior.  When training everyday, it’s not easy to concentrate with an ear infection for a human or a dog, but our medical staff can help to identify any health concerns and immediately remedy them, without an additional trip to the vet. Optimal Kennel Size Our kennel’s optimal size allows us to provide intimacy and attention in the most healthy, safe, and clean environment for your pet’s stay with us. In other words, our optimal size enables us to give all of our pet visitors individual training, care, love and attention. Indoor Environment When you walk in our front doors you’ll see in big letter “Just Like Home…Only Better“, and that’s our goal!  Our facility is climate controlled with both heating and air conditioning. Our indoor areas are outfitted with a cutting edge air filtration system (HVAC), which reduces airborne viruses not uncommon in other kennel environments.  We offer spacious comfortable suites for each of our canine visitors (some are over 200 square feet a piece!) and we offer unique rooms for animals with special needs. Wait til you see the pool... Outdoor Environment Our facility sits on a beautiful three-acre plot of country landscape, complete with a vast open space where dogs have the opportunity to play and explore. Furthermore, our facility is fully commercial and inspected by Animal Control every six months.  Combining plenty of shade to relax outside and stretches of room to run, you’ll get what we mean by “pet resort.”  And for dogs that like water, we have a salt-water swimming pool (salt water is better for their coat) to cool the paws down after getting a good workout. Other Services On-Site: Dog grooming and spa services An upscale pet boutique A service orientated attitude focused on how best to serve your family and canine companion Webcams Community events In sum, Absolute K-9 strives in every way to provide your dog with the best experience in a calm, relaxing environment most conducive to training. Come visit our facilities to see for yourself. We are pretty sure you will like our facility so much that YOU might want to stay here! We are conveniently located in Sorrento Valley, which is easily accessed from the I-5, I-805, and I-15 freeways. Our address is: 11339 Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 Get Directions “Investing in professional canine training is the single most responsible thing you can do for your dog and your family.” -Mike Stone, Absolute K9 As Seen and Heard on… KFMB Channel 8 Channel 10 Fox 6 Animal Planet Star 100.7 Rick Roberts KFMB KCBQ San Diego Magazine Ranch and Coast Magazine Trainers for show Fear Factor on NBC 0% Financing Available Just because you want your dog to be well behaved doesn’t mean it needs to break the bank. Absolute K-9 and Snug Pet Resort are the only dog training facility in San Diego to offer 0% financing for dog training. Taking advantage of our financing offer means that after the expense of purchasing a puppy or adopting a dog, you can immediately enroll them in training courses. About Absolute K-9 Links Facility Testimonials & Successes Friends and Clients In The Media Toni Stone Mike Stone “Such a Good Boy!” Want to hear what our satisfied clients have to say about us? From LaDainian Tomlinson to the local Thompson family, we’ve made owners, families and their MVPs (Most Valuable Pets) very happy and healthy. Click here to read our testimonials Looking to adopt? On occasion we will receive a call from a client that has sent their dog through training, and for one reason or another they are looking to place the dog. Please click here for more information
Training and Boarding: Look for the Purple Flags! Our training facility at Absolute K-9 brings together the best of both worlds: top notch training and arguably the cleanest, most cutting edge boarding facility around. And why should you expect any less? While other training or boarding facilities may excel in one area but fail in others such as sanitation, security, or extended periods of being alone, you can be sure that your dog will receive the best training in the best boarding facility around, with attention and care from humans that really love dogs. From World Champions to Your Chihuahua, a New Benchmark for Pet Facilities – A Pet Resort! When it came to finding a training facility, we did our homework and settled on something good, then made it the BEST facility that Mike Stone had envisioned! In fact, we trained out of four other facilities before finding our “perfect” home.  At our kennels and top accommodations at Snug Pet Resort, we employ a full kennel staff consisting of dozens of animal care professionals. Learn about our care team Medical Care We have an animal health technician and/or veterinarian on staff virtually every day of the week. The kennel’s on-site veterinary clinic brings the added benefit of working with your dog in this environment, getting him/her used to the vet’s office and the handling common in this setting. It also enables us to identify medical issues that may affect training or impact your dog’s behavior.  When training everyday, it’s not easy to concentrate with an ear infection for a human or a dog, but our medical staff can help to identify any health concerns and immediately remedy them, without an additional trip to the vet. Optimal Kennel Size Our kennel’s optimal size allows us to provide intimacy and attention in the most healthy, safe, and clean environment for your pet’s stay with us. In other words, our optimal size enables us to give all of our pet visitors individual training, care, love and attention. Indoor Environment When you walk in our front doors you’ll see in big letter “Just Like Home…Only Better“, and that’s our goal!  Our facility is climate controlled with both heating and air conditioning. Our indoor areas are outfitted with a cutting edge air filtration system (HVAC), which reduces airborne viruses not uncommon in other kennel environments.  We offer spacious comfortable suites for each of our canine visitors (some are over 200 square feet a piece!) and we offer unique rooms for animals with special needs. Wait til you see the pool... Outdoor Environment Our facility sits on a beautiful three-acre plot of country landscape, complete with a vast open space where dogs have the opportunity to play and explore. Furthermore, our facility is fully commercial and inspected by Animal Control every six months.  Combining plenty of shade to relax outside and stretches of room to run, you’ll get what we mean by “pet resort.”  And for dogs that like water, we have a salt-water swimming pool (salt water is better for their coat) to cool the paws down after getting a good workout. Other Services On-Site: Dog grooming and spa services An upscale pet boutique A service orientated attitude focused on how best to serve your family and canine companion Webcams Community events In sum, Absolute K-9 strives in every way to provide your dog with the best experience in a calm, relaxing environment most conducive to training. Come visit our facilities to see for yourself. We are pretty sure you will like our facility so much that YOU might want to stay here! We are conveniently located in Sorrento Valley, which is easily accessed from the I-5, I-805, and I-15 freeways. Our address is: 11339 Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 Get Directions “Investing in professional canine training is the single most responsible thing you can do for your dog and your family.” -Mike Stone, Absolute K9 As Seen and Heard on… KFMB Channel 8 Channel 10 Fox 6 Animal Planet Star 100.7 Rick Roberts KFMB KCBQ San Diego Magazine Ranch and Coast Magazine Trainers for show Fear Factor on NBC 0% Financing Available Just because you want your dog to be well behaved doesn’t mean it needs to break the bank. Absolute K-9 and Snug Pet Resort are the only dog training facility in San Diego to offer 0% financing for dog training. Taking advantage of our financing offer means that after the expense of purchasing a puppy or adopting a dog, you can immediately enroll them in training courses. About Absolute K-9 Links Facility Testimonials & Successes Friends and Clients In The Media Toni Stone Mike Stone “Such a Good Boy!” Want to hear what our satisfied clients have to say about us? From LaDainian Tomlinson to the local Thompson family, we’ve made owners, families and their MVPs (Most Valuable Pets) very happy and healthy. Click here to read our testimonials Looking to adopt? On occasion we will receive a call from a client that has sent their dog through training, and for one reason or another they are looking to place the dog. Please click here for more information

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Absolute K9 Training

Absolute K9 Training is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes.

San Diego • CA • Training facility • 4.5 ★ (16 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

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13 / 100

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About this program

What they say about themselves

Mike Stone, who founded this San Diego training company in 1994 with his wife Toni, brings an unusual credential set to the work. According to their website, he holds training certifications from the US, Germany, and England, with additional certification in police dog training and kennel management. Before starting Absolute K9, he worked as an instructor at another training school. The company claims he has trained over 10,000 dogs in the three decades since.

The operation now runs alongside Snug Pet Resort, a 22,000-square-foot facility on three acres in Sorrento Valley that's co-owned by former NFL player LaDainian Tomlinson and his wife. Their site describes climate-controlled indoor spaces—some suites exceeding 200 square feet—along with outdoor areas featuring a saltwater pool. They also mention having veterinary staff on-site most days, which they present as uncommon for a combined training and boarding facility.

Programs range from board-and-train stays to private lessons (which can happen at the facility or in your home) to weekly Saturday classes for dogs that have completed their initial training. Their trainers' background includes protection work and Schutzhund competition, though the company emphasizes they tailor their approach to each household's specific goals. They describe their focus as understanding what typical pet-owning families actually need, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Getting started

Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.

Private Training Consultation — Free

A free initial meeting to discuss training goals and determine the best approach before committing to services.

Best for: Prospective clients deciding whether to enroll in training.

Focus: Basic obedience

What does Absolute K9 Training charge for board and train?

Board and train, private lessons, and group classes cover basic obedience, with private sessions also addressing aggression cases. Absolute K9 Training restricts group classes to dogs that have already completed their in-kennel or private lesson programs, and offers ongoing maintenance classes exclusively for graduates.

What board & train costs in San Diego

Published board-and-train programs in San Diego currently range about $188–$742, with private sessions around a $130 median. Ask this trainer for a written quote before you compare.

Board and Train

Doggie Boot Camp

This is described as an in-kennel training program where dogs stay with the trainers, similar to a boot camp style board and train.

The dog goes through an in-kennel training program at the facility.

Focus: Basic obedience

Board and Train in San Diego typically runs $188–$742 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Board and Train pricing at Absolute K9 Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Doggie Boot CampNot published—

Private Lessons

Private Dog Training

One-on-one training conducted either at the client's home or at the training facility, focused on specific issues like aggression or one or two particular behaviors.

A home evaluation may occur first, then training happens at the client's home and/or the facility.

Best for: Owners who live nearby, want close involvement, or are working on one or two specific issues including aggression.

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression

Private Lessons in San Diego typically runs $108–$1,195 across 17 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Private Lessons pricing at Absolute K9 Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private Dog TrainingNot published—

Group Classes

Group Training Class

A weekly Saturday morning session held at the facility for graduates of prior training programs to reinforce learned skills.

Owners bring dogs on leash to the facility patio for a one-hour class each Saturday.

Best for: Dogs that have already completed the in-kennel or private lesson training program.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Group Classes in San Diego typically runs $92–$550 across 27 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Maintenance and Group Training Classes

Ongoing weekly classes for past training graduates to address regression or new behavioral challenges such as a new pet in the home.

Owners attend Saturday morning sessions at the facility with their dog.

Best for: Dogs and owners who have already completed a training program with Absolute K9.

Focus: Basic obedience

Group Classes in San Diego typically runs $92–$550 across 27 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Group Classes pricing at Absolute K9 Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Group Training ClassNot published—
Maintenance and Group Training ClassesNot published—

What training methods does Absolute K9 Training use?

Questions to ask about training methods

  • Which methods do you use day to day, including any aversive tools?
  • Who works with my dog, and what does a typical training day look like?
  • How do you decide whether my dog is a fit for this program?

Method: Not specified on their website

No training method is mentioned on their website.

How do we verify Absolute K9 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

Operating for 30 years from a dedicated facility, they send occasional video updates during board and train stays. Their site claims guaranteed results, though specific terms aren't detailed. Overnight staffing and owner visit policies aren't published.

Facility: Training facility

Owner visits: not specified on their website.

Video updates: Occasional updates

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: Advertises guaranteed results

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Contact form

How does Absolute K9 Training compare in San Diego?

Price: Absolute K9 Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Diego, 55 programs publish prices from about $77 to $876.

Reviews: Absolute K9 Training shows 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 13 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 50%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Absolute K9 Training

  • They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
  • 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.
  • Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.

Location & hours

The Sorrento Valley Road facility sits in San Diego's 92121 zip code. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned on the site.

11339 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA

Friday: 8AM-7PM

Monday: 8AM-7PM

Sunday: 8AM-7PM

Tuesday: 8AM-7PM

Saturday: 8AM-6PM

Thursday: 8AM-7PM

Wednesday: 8AM-7PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Absolute K9 Training.

+1 858-299-5529Website

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