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Who's Walking Who?
Who's Walking Who?
three obedient dogs
training puppy on the grass
Behavior modification dog pulling on leash
Feeding dog with a healthy raw meat food diet
Allison Waite
James Waite

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Who's Walking Who? Dog Training

Who's Walking Who? Dog Training is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Private Lessons and Board and Train.

San Diego • CA • Home-based trainer • 4.9 ★ (27 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 6, 2026

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28 / 100

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Program clarity
70%

About this program

What they say about themselves

James Waite has trained dogs across San Diego County for more than two decades, working with what he describes as a customized blend of positive reinforcement and balanced methods. According to the business's website, his approach centers on pack psychology rather than food-based motivation—the idea being that owners learn to establish clear rules and boundaries while still using praise and reward. He notes experience with rescue dogs, deaf dogs, and service animals alongside standard obedience work.

Who's Walking Who offers private lessons and a two-week board-and-train program, addressing everything from basic obedience to behavior issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity. Their site claims results for many behavior problems within three to four weeks. They also emphasize ongoing support, stating that follow-up questions after training come at no extra charge.

The business has an unusual secondary focus: James's wife Allison has worked in the raw pet food industry for fifteen years, and together they operate as San Diego County's exclusive distributor for two raw food brands. For owners interested in raw feeding, they provide consulting alongside the training services—a combination that reflects their particular philosophy about dog care as a whole.

What does Who's Walking Who? Dog Training charge for board and train?

Private lessons run four sessions and include lifetime support, while the two-week board and train comes with handoff sessions to transfer skills back to owners. Who's Walking Who? Dog Training also offers puppy training and behavior modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Basic obedience, leash work, and off-leash recall appear across most programs.

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

Board & Train

The dog stays with the trainers for two weeks to build an obedience foundation covering leash walking, recall, boundary commands, noise control, and basic commands, followed by a handoff lesson for the owner.

The dog boards with the trainer for two weeks of training, and owners attend a private lesson at the end to learn how to maintain it.

Best for: Owners whose physical limitations or time constraints keep them from working with their dogs directly.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

Duration: 2 weeks

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

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 Who's Walking Who? Dog Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Board & TrainNot published2 weeks

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Four private, in-home lessons spaced about a week apart, covering leash walking, recall, boundary commands, noise control, and basic obedience commands like sit, down, and place.

The trainer visits the owner's home once a week for four weeks, teaching commands directly to the owner and dog together.

Best for: Owners who want to learn to communicate with their dog in the home environment where the dog lives.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

Duration: 4 sessions

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.

Obedience Training

Covers off-leash control, leash pulling correction, recall, chewing and digging solutions, boundary setting, door bolting prevention, barking control, and furniture manners.

Delivered in private in-home sessions or as part of the Board & Train program.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

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.

Puppy Training

Private puppy training addressing house/potty training, jumping, biting/mouthing/chewing, digging, boundaries, barking, staying off furniture, and crate training.

Delivered as private in-home training sessions.

Best for: Puppy owners dealing with juvenile training problems.

Focus: Puppy training

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.

Behavior Modification

Addresses behavioral issues including nuisance barking, jumping, ignoring commands, leash pulling, chewing, door bolting, aggression, shyness, fear, dominance problems, and separation anxiety.

Delivered in private in-home sessions or through the Board & Train program.

Best for: Dogs with behavior problems that other trainers or classes may not have resolved.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety

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 Who's Walking Who? Dog Training in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private LessonsNot published4 sessions
Obedience TrainingNot published—
Puppy TrainingNot published—
Behavior ModificationNot published—

What training methods does Who's Walking Who? Dog Training use?

The site uses general language about their training approach without naming specific techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression cases, which not all trainers will take on.

Method: Method unclear

Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.

How do we verify Who's Walking Who? Dog 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 22 years, this is a home-based training operation rather than a commercial facility. Insurance, certifications, and owner visitation policies aren't listed on the site.

Facility: Home-based trainer

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: Phone only

How does Who's Walking Who? Dog Training compare in San Diego?

Price: Who's Walking Who? Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Diego, 55 programs publish prices from about $77 to $876.

Reviews: Who's Walking Who? Dog Training shows 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 28 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 70%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Who's Walking Who? Dog 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.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.

Location & hours

Training happens at a home-based location on Cowles Mountain Blvd in San Diego's 92119 zip code. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.

6205 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA

Friday: 9AM-5PM

Monday: 9AM-5PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM-5PM

Saturday: 9AM-1PM

Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Wednesday: 9AM-5PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Who's Walking Who? Dog Training.

+1 619-269-3647Website

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