Andrew Pena runs every training session himself at High Caliber Working Dog Training, a detail he emphasizes on the business's website. He came to dog training through his own experience, unable to have dogs growing up due to family allergies, he got his first dog at 21, sought help training it, and was eventually hired by that trainer. He's worked with dogs since 2010 and has trained professionally since 2018.
The Upland facility operates six days a week with two structured sessions daily plus downtime between them. According to their site, they describe their approach as balanced, using food, leash, and e-collar tools based on what suits the individual dog rather than adhering to a single method. They state that training focuses first on building engagement and clear communication before layering in obedience commands, with an emphasis on proofing behaviors in real-world environments rather than just at home.
Their site indicates they take on cases other trainers have declined, including dogs with aggression toward people or other dogs, resource guarding, anxiety, and prior bite history. Board-and-train programs run four or eight weeks at flat pricing. They also offer puppy training covering crate training, foundational obedience, and socialization.
