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PawcificDogAcademy is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes.
San Diego • CA • 4.8 ★ (18 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
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What they say about themselves
PawcificDogAcademy is listed among dog training programs in San Diego. Published program types include board and train, private lessons, group classes. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A free initial meeting where trainers assess the dog's personality, temperament, history, and behavioral patterns to recommend the right program.
Best for: Prospective clients wanting to understand their dog's needs before enrolling in a program.
Focus: Basic obedience
Three program formats are available: board and train (three weeks), private lessons, and group classes. PawcificDogAcademy works with leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fear issues, and basic obedience across these offerings. Both the board and train and private lessons include lifetime support after the program ends.
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.
The dog stays with trainers and receives intensive training addressing issues like leash pulling, barking, and separation anxiety. Testimonials describe programs lasting around 3 to 3.5 weeks with follow-up individual sessions afterward.
The dog boards with trainers for an intensive multi-week period, and owners can continue with individual sessions afterward to reinforce training.
Best for: Dogs with behavior issues such as leash pulling, barking, reactivity, or separation anxiety.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Leash training, Separation anxiety
Duration: 3 weeks
Includes: Lifetime support
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.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | 3 weeks |
One-on-one sessions where a trainer works directly with the dog and owner on commands, structured walking, and behavioral issues like fearfulness or reactivity.
Trainer meets with the owner and dog for individual sessions, often in real-world environments.
Best for: Owners wanting individualized attention for their dog's specific behavior challenges.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Includes: Lifetime support
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.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | — |
Weekly group sessions where multiple dogs, including reactive ones, practice obedience and socialization skills together in a supervised setting.
Dogs and owners attend recurring group sessions, sometimes offered as a free introductory class.
Best for: Dogs needing socialization practice and ongoing group-based reinforcement, including reactive dogs.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash reactivity
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.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Classes | Not published | — |
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. The site confirms they accept dogs with aggression cases, though specific tools and techniques aren't detailed.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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The site claims guaranteed results, though terms and conditions for that guarantee aren't spelled out. Insurance, certifications, and facility details like overnight staffing or owner visit policies don't appear anywhere.
Facility: not specified on their website.
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: Advertises guaranteed results
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: PawcificDogAcademy does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Diego, 55 programs publish prices from about $77 to $876.
Reviews: PawcificDogAcademy shows 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 48 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 72%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The Garnet Avenue address sits in Pacific Beach. Parking availability and whether the space is a dedicated training facility or home-based operation aren't mentioned.
2257 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Friday: 8AM-9PM
Monday: 8AM-9PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM-9PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 8AM-9PM
Wednesday: 8AM-9PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through PawcificDogAcademy.
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