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ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Private Lessons, Virtual Training, and In-Home Training, with published programs from $75.
San Diego • CA • 5.0 ★ (4 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
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What they say about themselves
ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training in San Diego is run by co-owners Jacob Moore and Carol Mota, who according to their site previously managed and trained professional explosive detection dog teams. That background in high-stakes working dogs informs how they approach everything from puppies to serious behavior cases.
Their stated philosophy centers on what they call training "the state, not just the behavior"—working on the emotional and mental condition behind a dog's actions rather than focusing only on visible responses. They describe their goal as building dogs that can handle intensity or stress without falling apart, then recover efficiently afterward. To get there, they say they draw on obedience, movement work, environmental exposure, play, and scent work, choosing methods based on what each individual dog needs rather than following a single system.
They list specialties including reactivity and aggression, high-drive and working dogs, and scent work, while also noting they work with puppies and everyday obedience. Their site indicates they start every client with an evaluation rather than assigning a program upfront. Some training takes place in what they refer to as a "Garage/Development Lab," though details about the space are limited. They offer private lessons, in-home training, virtual sessions, and consultations.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a one-time assessment where the trainers evaluate the dog, identify what is driving the issue, and determine the best next step.
Best for: General clients unsure of what training path fits their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
A more in-depth assessment for behavior cases, looking at what is driving reactivity, aggression, or other behavioral concerns and what path makes sense.
Best for: Dogs with reactivity, aggression, or other behavior concerns.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
An evaluation geared toward boarding or detection work assessment for the dog.
Focus: Scent work, Basic obedience
Private lessons, virtual sessions, day training, scent work, and play sessions cover a wide range of needs at ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training. Monthly membership tiers bundle multiple sessions for ongoing work on basic through advanced obedience. They also accept dogs with aggression histories.
Single private lessons run $150, or $500 for a four-pack. Virtual sessions cost $100, day training $200 per day, and specialty sessions (scent work, play) are $75 each. Monthly memberships range from $225 to $425 depending on session frequency.
One-on-one, in-person training sessions tailored to the dog, the owner, and real-life situations.
The trainer meets the owner and dog for one-hour, in-person sessions.
Focus: Basic obedience
Sessions using scent to develop searching, problem-solving, confidence, and purposeful expression in the dog.
A 45-minute session working on scent-based tasks.
Focus: Scent work
Sessions using play to build connection, emotional expression, regulation, and recovery in the dog.
A 45-minute play-based session.
Focus: Basic obedience, Fear & anxiety
A monthly membership with two hands-on sessions per month covering play, handling, obedience, and real-world environmental work, plus virtual support between sessions.
Two monthly in-person sessions plus virtual support between sessions.
Best for: Dogs and handlers wanting ongoing, continued development.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 2 sessions
A step up from the base membership with three monthly sessions for more consistent hands-on training and progression.
Three monthly in-person sessions plus virtual support.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 3 sessions
Focus: Advanced obedience
Duration: 4 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lesson | $150 per session | — |
| Scent-Work Session | $75 per session | — |
| Play Session | $75 per session | — |
| Developmentship Membership | $225 per program | 2 sessions |
| Developmentship + Membership | $325 per program | 3 sessions |
| Advancedship Membership | $425 per program | 4 sessions |
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Train | $200 per program | — |
Remote coaching and troubleshooting delivered virtually.
A 60-minute virtual coaching session.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Lesson | $100 per session | — |
The site uses general language about their training philosophy without naming specific techniques or tools. They do state they work with aggression and reactivity cases, so asking directly about methods might clarify their approach for those situations.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
No certifications, insurance details, or guarantees appear on the site. Information about facility type, staffing, and years in business isn't disclosed either.
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
Price: ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Diego, 55 programs publish prices from about $77 to $876.
Reviews: ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training shows 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 70 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 57%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The Eagle Street address in San Diego sits in the 92103 zip code. Parking availability and accessibility details aren't mentioned on the site.
2860 Eagle St, San Diego, CA
Friday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Reach out directly or send a quote request through ThermoDOGnamics Behavior & Training.
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