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Temecula Best Friend Dog Training is a dog training business in Wildomar, California offering Private Lessons and Board and Train, with published programs from $65.
Wildomar • CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (13 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Brian, the owner and trainer behind Temecula Best Friend Dog Training, brings an unusual academic background to the work: a degree in Canine Studies from Bergin University, where he studied under service-dog pioneer Bonnie Bergin and scent-detection trainer Laurel Scarioni. According to his site, he managed puppy-raisers for a service dog organization, rehabilitated dogs at a humane society, and ran a youth canine program at a juvenile hall that earned a CSAC award—pairing at-risk teens with service dog training.
The business, operating for about ten years in the Wildomar area, focuses exclusively on private training rather than group classes. Their site describes a positive reinforcement approach using decreasing random reward schedules, with occasional voice corrections or equipment for safety situations. Brian holds AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor certifications.
One distinctive offering is puppy and dog selection consulting, where Brian uses temperament testing—including the Wendy Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test—to help clients match a dog to their lifestyle before they commit. The business also provides small-scale boarding in Brian's home, limited to three dogs from a single family at a time, with training reinforcement included. They describe working with behavior modification cases including human aggression, noting enhanced safety protocols for those sessions.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A temperament testing service using the Wendy Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test to assess personality traits and energy levels of puppies, paired with breeder recommendations to help choose the right puppy.
Best for: Prospective owners choosing a puppy between 6-8 weeks old.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
A temperament and compatibility evaluation for adult dogs, including health and compatibility assessments and guidance for those considering shelter or rescue adoption.
Best for: Prospective owners considering adopting an adult dog from a shelter, rescue, or private party.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private lessons start at $120 per session, with a six-session package available for $595. Temecula Best Friend Dog Training also offers specialized sessions for human aggression at $175 each, plus service dog training at unlisted rates. Their home-style board and train runs $65 per day, limited to three dogs from one family at a time.
Standard private sessions cost $120 each, or $595 for six. Aggression-focused work runs $175 per session, and board and train is $65 daily. Service dog training pricing isn't published on the site.
Home-based boarding limited to three dogs from one family at a time, in a climate-controlled home with a fenced yard, supervised play, and basic training reinforcement during the stay.
The dog stays in the trainer's home in Wildomar, sleeping on a dog bed or in their own crate, with supervised yard access and daily updates available upon request.
Best for: Owners seeking a small-scale, home-style boarding alternative to traditional kennels.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Boarding included
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Style Boarding | $65 per program | — |
One-on-one private lessons customized to the dog's specific needs, starting with a behavior assessment and strategy discussion, followed by hands-on instruction and homework between sessions.
The trainer conducts a 60-minute session at the client's home, the Wildomar facility, or a public setting, with homework assigned afterward.
Best for: Dogs and owners dealing with basic obedience issues or more complex behavioral challenges.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Includes: Follow-up sessions
A specialized training track for dogs showing human aggression, with additional safety protocols and behavior modification techniques applied during sessions.
Sessions follow enhanced safety protocols compared to standard private lessons.
Best for: Dogs with a history of human aggression.
Focus: Aggression, Basic obedience
Long-term training program aimed at developing service dogs, with most of the process devoted to socialization and public access training, typically continuing until the dog is two years old.
Training is delivered over an extended period as the dog matures, covering socialization and public access skills.
Best for: Puppies being raised for service dog work, or existing pets being evaluated for suitability, though success rates for pets are described as low.
Focus: Service dog training, Advanced obedience
Private Lessons in Wildomar typically runs $142–$858 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session | $120 per session | — |
| Specialized Training (Human Aggression) | $175 per session | — |
| Service Dog Training | Not published | — |
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. The program accepts dogs with human aggression, offering dedicated sessions for those cases at a higher rate.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator
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A home-based operation with ten years in business, the trainer holds AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator certification. Board and train caps at three dogs at once, and video updates go out occasionally. Insurance, guarantees, and visitation policies aren't addressed, though there's mention of a waitlist.
Facility: Home-based trainer
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: Yes
Dogs per trainer: 3
Booking: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 94% below the Wildomar midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Temecula Best Friend Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews among 2 published Wildomar programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 78 out of 100 (price 75%, program clarity 58%). 2 of 2 Wildomar listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
Training takes place at a residential property on Harvest Way East in Wildomar. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed on the site.
33620 Harvest Way E, Wildomar, CA
Friday: 8AM-8PM
Monday: 8AM-8PM
Sunday: 8AM-8PM
Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
Saturday: 8AM-8PM
Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Wednesday: 8AM-8PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Temecula Best Friend Dog Training.
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