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High Caliber Working Dog Training is a dog training business in Upland, California offering Board and Train and In-Home Training, with published programs from $3,800.
Upland • CA • Training facility • 4.7 ★ (68 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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. The business says consultations include an honest assessment of expected timelines and likely outcomes before any commitment.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A no-obligation intake call where the owner describes the dog and household so Andrew can recommend the right program and give a cost estimate.
Best for: Any prospective client deciding which program fits their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
Board and train is the core offering at High Caliber Working Dog Training, with 4-week ($3,800) and 8-week ($6,400) programs covering obedience and leash skills. A premium Raise and Train option runs $20,000 and includes lifetime support. They also handle behavior modification, aggression cases, puppy training, and in-home sessions, though pricing for those requires direct inquiry.
Board and train starts at $3,800 for four weeks, with the eight-week program at $6,400. The Raise and Train package sits at $20,000, reflecting a much longer commitment and lifetime follow-up. Behavior modification and aggression work are priced individually after assessment.
This is described as a top-tier flagship offering where the dog is raised and trained around the client's lifestyle, with ongoing lifetime maintenance included.
Includes lifetime maintenance and 24/7 hotline access after enrollment; details are handled by calling to enroll.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
The dog boards at the Upland facility for four weeks with two structured training sessions daily focused on engagement first, then obedience basics like sit, down, stay, come, heel, and place, proofed under distraction.
The dog stays at the facility six days a week with two sessions daily, and the owner receives three private follow-up sessions after graduation.
Best for: Owners wanting foundational obedience without deeper behavioral or aggression work.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 4 weeks
Includes: Boarding included, Owner handoff sessions
Same curriculum as the 4-week program but with more sessions, more public proofing, and more reps to build reliability under heavier distraction.
The dog boards at the facility for eight weeks with two sessions daily, and the owner receives six private follow-up sessions after graduation.
Best for: Owners wanting a more advanced, publicly-reliable finish, or dogs needing extra time to consolidate training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Advanced obedience
Duration: 8 weeks
Includes: Boarding included, Owner handoff sessions
A customized program addressing reactivity, anxiety, fear, separation distress, and compulsive patterns, built around the dog's actual triggers, environment, and household, with real-world proofing.
May run as a board and train to establish a baseline before transitioning to owner-led work, or as a hybrid, with a written plan provided after the consultation.
Best for: Dogs and owners dealing with reactivity, fear, anxiety, separation distress, or resource guarding.
Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety, Resource guarding
Board and Train in Upland typically runs $99–$6,185 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
A high-stakes program aimed at dogs with a history of aggression, including bite history, using real-world techniques with an emphasis on safety.
Case intake includes discussion of bite history to plan the right safety approach; scoped individually via consultation.
Best for: Dogs with aggression or bite history that other trainers have declined to work with.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
Board and Train in Upland typically runs $99–$6,185 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Covers house and crate training, foundation obedience like sit, down, name recognition, recall, and loose-leash walking, plus controlled socialization to people, dogs, surfaces, and sounds.
Structured communication and training begin early to build calm crate behavior, clean potty habits, and confident exposure to the world.
Best for: Puppies who are current on basic vaccinations, ideally started early before bad habits form.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Board and Train in Upland typically runs $99–$6,185 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raise and Train | $20,000 per program | — |
| 4-Week Board and Train | $3,800 per program | 4 weeks |
| 8-Week Board and Train | $6,400 per program | 8 weeks |
| Behavior Modification | Not published | — |
| Aggressive Dog Training | Not published | — |
| Puppy Training | Not published | — |
Focused on crate training, potty schedules, and household manners intended to make everyday life with the dog easier.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| House Training | Not published | — |
The program explicitly describes its approach as balanced training. They accept dogs with aggression histories, including leash reactivity and resource guarding cases.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Operating from a dedicated facility for seven years, they allow limited owner visits during training. Whether staff stays overnight or sends video updates isn't addressed on the site, and no certifications or insurance details appear.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: Limited visits
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: Their board & train is 537% above the Upland midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: High Caliber Working Dog Training shows 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews among 3 published Upland programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 66 out of 100 (price 43%, program clarity 66%). 1 of 3 Upland listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The facility sits at 949 W 21st St in Upland. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned online.
949 W 21st St, Upland, CA
Friday: 8AM-7PM
Monday: 8AM-7PM
Sunday: 8AM-7PM
Tuesday: 8AM-7PM
Saturday: 8AM-7PM
Thursday: 8AM-7PM
Wednesday: 8AM-7PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through High Caliber Working Dog Training.
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