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The Noble Dogs — Dog Training in San Diego, CA

The Noble Dogs is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering board and train, private lessons, and in-home training. They accept aggression and reactivity cases and have been in business for 5+ years.

San Diego, CA • 4.9 ★ (306 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2026

Transparency Score

22 / 100

Minimal information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 44%

About The Noble Dogs

Based on what the business publishes about itself

The Noble Dogs focuses on what their site describes as the harder cases, anxiety, aggression, and reactivity in particular. According to client testimonials on their website, trainer Grant Noble has taken on severe resource guarding situations that other San Diego-area trainers had turned away. The business states they build customized training plans based on an initial behavioral evaluation, with an emphasis on teaching owners the skills to maintain results after formal training ends.

Their programs include private lessons, in-home training, and board-and-train options where dogs stay with trainers for intensive work. They say they train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages across the San Diego area, including La Jolla, Coronado, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. The site mentions a free Zoom consultation to assess the dog and outline a proposed approach before any commitment.

The business reports over five years of experience, though the site offers limited detail about Grant Noble's specific credentials or training background beyond what appears in customer reviews.

What dog training programs does The Noble Dogs offer?

Private lessons, board and train, and day training are all available through The Noble Dogs. Puppy training covers socialization and leash skills, while private sessions and residential programs address aggression and separation anxiety alongside basic obedience.

Board and Train

Price not published.

Dogs stay in a structured, controlled environment for immersive training and behavior modification with one-on-one attention from trainers. The program covers obedience, manners, and behavioral issues before the dog returns home.

The dog boards with the trainers, receiving one-on-one training, then returns to the owner with improved behavior.

Best for: Dogs and puppies needing intensive training and socialization that is difficult to achieve at home.

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Separation anxiety, Socialization

Puppy Training

Price not published.

This program addresses puppy behaviors like biting, chewing, and house training, plus basic commands including sit, stay, come, and leash walking. Trainers say the approach is tailored to the individual puppy's temperament and learning style.

Trainers work directly with the puppy in structured obedience classes covering commands and manners.

Best for: New puppy owners dealing with biting, chewing, crying, or leash pulling.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization

Private Dog Training

Price not published.

One-on-one session between owner and trainer aimed at addressing behavior issues and teaching obedience and manners, following an initial assessment of the dog's behavior and the owner's goals.

The trainer conducts an assessment, then develops a customized plan delivered through one-on-one session with the owner present.

Best for: Owners wanting individualized attention for behavior problems including aggression, chewing, or leash issues.

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Leash training

Day Train

Price not published.

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does The Noble Dogs cost?

The Noble Dogs does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at The Noble Dogs in San Diego, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board and Train	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at The Noble Dogs in San Diego, CA
Program	Price	Length
Puppy Training	Not published	Not stated
Private Dog Training	Not published	Not stated

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at The Noble Dogs in San Diego, CA
Program	Price	Length
Day Train	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Free Zoom Consultation: Free

What training methods does The Noble Dogs use?

The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying tools or techniques.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs The Noble Dogs?

As described in the business's own materials

Grant Noble, Trainer (referenced in client reviews)

According to their site, identified by name only in customer testimonials as the trainer who worked with clients on issues like leash walking, resource guarding, and group obedience training.

Where does The Noble Dogs offer dog training?

The Noble Dogs is based in San Diego, CA, offering board and train stays, private lessons, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they dog owners in the San Diego area (including La Jolla, Coronado, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe) dealing with behavior problems such as barking, biting, aggression, and anxiety. They state they train dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, from puppies to older dogs.

The Scott Street address sits in Point Loma. Parking and accessibility information don't appear on the site.

How does The Noble Dogs compare with other San Diego dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 23 published San Diego listings (55 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by The Noble Dogs.

Price: The Noble Dogs does not publish pricing for the program types where San Diego has enough published prices to compare (board and train, private lessons, and in-home training).

Reviews: 4.9★ from 306 Google reviews, among 23 published San Diego programs.

Transparency: 22 out of 100 (minimal information), with 0% price transparency and 44% program clarity. 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at The Noble Dogs compared with San Diego ranges
Program type	The Noble Dogs	San Diego range	Barklen read
Board and Train	Not published	$338–$826 across 3 San Diego programs	No published price to compare
Private Lessons	Not published	$75–$168 across 8 San Diego programs	No published price to compare
In-Home Training	Not published	$63–$160 across 5 San Diego programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask The Noble Dogs before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

1617 Scott St, San Diego, CA

Monday – Sunday: Open 24 hours

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed The Noble Dogs against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (facility, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 6, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 4 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Guarantee: Advertises guaranteed results
Years in business: 5+ years
Booking: Contact form