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Diana’s Dog Training and Boarding-Trained German Shepherd Puppies is a dog training business in Wildomar, California offering Board and Train and Private Lessons, with published programs from $55.
Wildomar • CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (27 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Diana Sparacino, who owns and operates Diana's Dog Training and Boarding in Wildomar, brings over 40 years of experience in both dog training and German Shepherd breeding. According to her site, she holds CPDT-KA certification and membership in professional organizations including APDT and IAABC. Her background includes founding two previous training businesses in Corona and Las Vegas, and she notes appearances in National Geographic programs alongside Cesar Millan as well as a contribution to his book "How to Raise the Perfect Dog."
The business runs out of Sparacino's home rather than a commercial facility, with training and boarding happening in the same space. They describe their approach as positive reinforcement-based, focusing on rewarding correct behavior rather than using corrections. Their most popular service appears to be board-and-train programs where dogs stay for multiple weeks. They also offer private weekly lessons for owners who prefer hands-on involvement in their dog's training.
A distinctive element of this operation is the breeding side. Sparacino breeds German Shepherds from German-imported stock and offers what she calls puppy pre-training—starting structured training at eight weeks old before puppies go to their new homes. For boarding clients, the site emphasizes 24-hour supervision, climate control, and a home environment with amenities like dog beds and a large yard, positioning it as an alternative to traditional kennel boarding.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A free assessment of the dog's temperament, trainability, and history conducted at the trainer's facility before enrolling in private training.
Best for: Owners considering private training who need their dog's needs and goals assessed first.
Focus: Basic obedience
Diana's Dog Training and Boarding offers board-and-train programs ranging from two to six weeks, with options covering basic obedience, leash skills, aggression, and fear-related issues. They also run private lesson courses requiring an initial evaluation. A specialty track exists for German Shepherd puppies, combining training with socialization over two or five weeks.
Board-and-train runs $595 to $800 per week depending on program length, with some six-week options charging an additional $35 daily boarding fee on top of training. Private lesson courses range from $595 to $900 for six weeks. German Shepherd puppy programs cost $1,500 to $3,500 total, which includes boarding and food but not the puppy purchase itself.
This board-and-train has the dog stay as a guest in Diana's home for six weeks of daily obedience work and behavior modification, including field trips for distraction training and 24-hour supervision.
The dog boards at Diana's home and receives daily training with a gentle leader collar and training handbook provided at pickup.
Best for: Busy owners who don't have the time or patience to train their dog themselves.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression, Fear & anxiety
Duration: 6 weeks
Includes: Boarding included, Follow-up sessions
This board-and-train runs for three weeks, combining boarding with daily obedience and behavior modification, including a gentle leader collar and training handbook.
The dog stays at Diana's home for three weeks of training with 24-hour supervision and daily exercise.
Best for: Owners who want a hands-off training solution with the dog boarding at Diana's home.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Aggression, Fear & anxiety
Duration: 3 weeks
Includes: Boarding included
German Shepherd puppies are trained for five weeks before leaving the breeder's home, covering crate training, loose leash walking, sit/stay, recall, and socialization both at home and in the community.
The puppy stays and trains at the breeder/trainer's home for five weeks with daily exercise and socialization outings.
Best for: Buyers purchasing a German Shepherd puppy who want it pre-trained before pickup.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 5 weeks
Includes: Boarding included, Food included, Lifetime support
A shorter two-week pre-purchase training course for German Shepherd puppies covering crate training, leash walking, basic manners, and socialization, plus one training session for the new owner.
The puppy boards and trains at the breeder's home for two weeks, followed by one session with the new owner.
Best for: Buyers purchasing a German Shepherd puppy who want basic pre-training before pickup.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 2 weeks
Includes: Boarding included, Food included
This is a pure boarding service, not training, offering a controlled home environment with heating/AC, pools in summer, DogTV, and a large yard for exercise with 24/7 supervision.
The dog stays overnight at Diana's home with daily supervision and amenities.
Best for: Owners going out of town who don't want to leave their dog in a commercial kennel.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Boarding included
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Board Training (Training Copy Page — Six Week Program) | $595–$795 per program | 6 weeks |
| In-Board Course Information — Three Week Program | $800 per program | 3 weeks |
| Trained German Shepherd Puppy Course #1 (5 Week Course) | $3,500 per program | 5 weeks |
| Trained German Shepherd Puppy Course #2 (2 Week Course) | $1,500 per program | 2 weeks |
| VIP Boarding | $55 per program | — |
Owners meet with Diana once a week for six weeks at her facility to learn how to train their own dog and address behavioral concerns.
The owner attends weekly one-on-one sessions with Diana at her facility rather than boarding the dog.
Best for: People who prefer to train their own dog, or whose dog isn't suited to group classes due to distraction or sociability issues.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
Includes: Follow-up sessions
Owners meet with Diana once a week for six weeks at her facility to learn how to train their own dog and address behavioral concerns.
The owner attends weekly one-on-one sessions with Diana at her facility.
Best for: People who prefer to train their own dog, or whose dog isn't suited to group classes.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
Includes: Follow-up sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training (Six Week Program — $595-$795 listing) | $595–$795 per program | 6 weeks |
| Private Training (Six Week Program — $900 listing) | $900 per program | 6 weeks |
The site doesn't specify which tools or techniques they use, though language suggests a structured approach. They do accept dogs with aggression issues. Details about correction methods or equipment aren't published.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: CPDT-KA, IAABC, APDT, CCPDT
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With 40 years in business, they hold certifications including CPDT-KA and IAABC membership. Training takes place at a home-based facility, and there's currently a waitlist. Whether owners can visit during board-and-train or receive video updates isn't addressed, and the site claims guaranteed results without defining terms.
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: Advertises guaranteed results
Waitlist: Yes
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Phone only
Price: Their board & train is 50% below the Wildomar midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Diana’s Dog Training and Boarding-Trained German Shepherd Puppies shows 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews among 2 published Wildomar programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 79 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 95%). 2 of 2 Wildomar listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA, IAABC, APDT, CCPDT.
The facility operates from a residential property on Wildomar Trail. Parking arrangements and accessibility details aren't mentioned on the site.
32910 Wildomar Trail, Wildomar, CA
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-5PM
Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Wednesday: 9AM-5PM
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