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Spot On Training

Spot On Training is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Private Lessons and Group Classes, with published programs from $175.

San Diego • CA • 5.0 ★ (4 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 6, 2026

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96 / 100

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100%
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100%
Program clarity
82%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Spot On Training is listed among dog training programs in San Diego. Published program types include private lessons, group classes. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What does Spot On Training charge for board and train?

Private lessons and group classes cover puppies through adult dogs, with specific tracks for the 3-8 month puppy stage and a separate "teenage dog" curriculum for rescues or dogs 7 months and older needing extra attention. Spot On Training addresses leash reactivity, fear and anxiety, and basic obedience across its private sessions, while group classes emphasize socialization and foundational skills. An Adventure Club option offers ongoing monthly training for puppies.

Group class packages start at $325 for five sessions, scaling to $550 for ten and $1,350 for fifteen. Single private sessions cost $175, with five-session packages at $825 and ten sessions at $1,600. A monthly Adventure Club membership runs $200.

Private Lessons

Single Private Session$175 per session

This is a one-on-one hour of coaching with the trainer, tailored to the dog and owner's specific challenges at home or in real-world locations. It also includes follow-up communication to monitor progress and answer questions between sessions.

The trainer works one-on-one with the owner in the home, neighborhood, or another real-world location.

Best for: Dogs who are reactive, overwhelmed, or not ready for group classes, and owners wanting a personalized plan.

Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Basic obedience

Duration: 1 sessions

5 Private Lessons$825 per program

A block of five private lessons designed to build reliable behaviors and work through deeper behavioral challenges over multiple sessions.

Best for: Dogs needing more intensive, ongoing support to build lasting skills.

Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Basic obedience

Duration: 5 sessions

10 Private Lessons$1,600 per program

A larger block of ten private lessons offering comprehensive, intensive support for dogs with significant behavioral needs or for busy owners wanting maximum trainer time.

Best for: Dogs with significant behavioral needs, or owners wanting maximum hands-on trainer time.

Focus: Leash reactivity, Aggression, Fear & anxiety, Basic obedience

Duration: 10 sessions

Private Lessons pricing at Spot On Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Single Private Session$175 per session1 sessions
5 Private Lessons$825 per program5 sessions
10 Private Lessons$1,600 per program10 sessions

Group Classes

5-Class Starter Pack — Urban Puppy$325 per program

Small group classes for puppies held in real-world San Diego locations, combining socialization exposure with foundational skills like sit, down, and stay.

Owners bring their puppy to classes held in parks, breweries, and other real-world locations; credits are valid for 3 months.

Best for: Puppies aged 3 to 8 months who are in the key socialization window.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Duration: 5 sessions; 5-session package $325

Puppy Social Pack — 10 Classes$550 per program

A ten-class package for puppies combining socialization and foundational obedience skills, with an included ebook of at-home training exercises.

Classes take place in real-world San Diego locations; credits are valid for 6 months.

Best for: Puppies aged 3 to 8 months.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Duration: 10 sessions; 10-session package $550

Platinum Puppy Pack — 15 Classes$1,350 per program

The most comprehensive puppy package, combining 15 group classes with 3 private in-home training sessions and full access to Spot On's resource materials.

Owners attend group classes and also receive private in-home sessions; credits are valid for 12 months.

Best for: Puppy parents wanting the most thorough level of training and support.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Duration: 15 sessions; 15-session package $1,350

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Adventure Club (Puppy)$200 per program

A monthly subscription offering unlimited access to any Urban Puppy or Adventure class type, plus access to all resource materials.

Owners can book unlimited classes each month with no set class count.

Best for: Puppy owners wanting frequent, ongoing class access.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

5-Class Starter Pack — Teenage Dogs$325 per program

A five-class package for teenage dogs and rescues, focused on managing distraction, impulse control, and guest greetings in real-world settings.

Owners attend classes held in real-world San Diego locations; credits valid for 3 months.

Best for: Teenage dogs 7+ months and rescues needing extra behavioral attention.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Duration: 5 sessions; 5-session package $325

Teenage Survival Pack — 10 Classes$550 per program

A ten-class package for teenage dogs, with an included ebook of at-home exercises to reinforce manners and life skills.

Classes take place in real-world locations; credits valid for 6 months.

Best for: Teenage dogs and rescues needing consistent, ongoing training support.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Duration: 10 sessions; 10-session package $550

Platinum Teenage Pack — 15 Classes$1,350 per program

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Duration: 15 sessions

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Group Classes pricing at Spot On Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
5-Class Starter Pack — Urban Puppy$325 per program5 sessions
Puppy Social Pack — 10 Classes$550 per program10 sessions
Platinum Puppy Pack — 15 Classes$1,350 per program15 sessions
Adventure Club (Puppy)$200 per program
5-Class Starter Pack — Teenage Dogs$325 per program5 sessions
Teenage Survival Pack — 10 Classes$550 per program10 sessions
Platinum Teenage Pack — 15 Classes$1,350 per program15 sessions

What training methods does Spot On Training use?

The program explicitly identifies as force-free, meaning they avoid pain-based tools and aversive techniques. Aggression cases are considered on an individual basis rather than accepted or declined outright.

Method: Reward-based

Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.

How do we verify Spot On Training?

Certifications: CPDT-KA

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

CPDT-KA certification is listed, and the business has been operating for about 20 years. Insurance, guarantees, and facility details aren't mentioned on the site.

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: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Contact form

How does Spot On Training compare in San Diego?

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

Reviews: Spot On Training shows 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 96 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 82%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA.

What to ask Spot On Training

  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location & hours

Training takes place at a Del Mar Heights Road address in San Diego's 92130 zip code. The site doesn't specify whether this is a dedicated facility, shared space, or home-based operation, and parking or accessibility information isn't provided.

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd #407, San Diego, CA

Friday: 9AM-5PM

Monday: 9AM-7PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM-7PM

Saturday: 9AM-5PM

Thursday: 9AM-7PM

Wednesday: 9AM-7PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Spot On Training.

+1 619-502-0082Website

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