Dog Training in Lemon Grove, CA

I work on a 'train the trainer' mentality, so that I give you the tools to continue to work with your dog in the future. I also believe in getting your dog right into the situations where you are having trouble. For example if your dog is aggressive toward dogs, we will meet in a place where we encounter lots of dogs. I do not feel that avoiding a situation will provide any benefit to you. I work with all breeds, all ages and all problems, but I also *specialize* in dogs with fear, anxiety and fear aggression. I work with many clients who have tried other trainers but have not had success. I love dogs and I love helping to build the human animal bond. Having a dog should be a wonderful experience, not a stressful one!

Are you searching for an award winning dog trainer to train your dog in San Diego, CA? Look no further! Sound Canine’s internationally awardes dog trainers are here for you! We are dedicated to helping dogs and their owners deepen their connection by creating strong and meaningful relationships. Whether it’s basic obedience commands, specialized tasks, or behavior modification, we customize our training programs to meet your specific needs and goals. Sparky has a gift. His entire life has been dedicated to the study of the connection between human and canine. Now, a World Champion, from a very VERY young age, it was evident dogs were Sparky’s passion in life.  His immersion into dog training began with working dogs when he discovered a Police K9 trainer in his small hometown of Port Townsend, WA. Where Sparky was instructed to the sport of Schutzhund (IGP). Where, at the age of 11, competed with his German Shepherd, becoming the youngest person to compete in the sport. By the age of 13, Sparky had received his Schutzhund Level 1 and Tracking Level 3 titles, receiving multiple ‘High Tracking’ awards. Sparky later graduated from the prestigious Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainer’s Longterm Immersion Program. Studying under the most influential dog trainer in the world.  Sparky is now a dedicated competitor in Mondioring, the most challenging dog sport in the world, having won the 2024 FCI World Championship in Greece with his dog Archie. Sparky and Archie also tied for the highest Mondioring Level 2 score in US history with 298/300 points, and has become 3x Mondioring Level 3 in the last 4 months. Experiencing the possibilities when you and your dog are truly in sync with each other, inspired Sparky’s passion in the exploration of the canine/human connection. This expands far beyond working dogs and their handlers, dog owners and their beloved companions have potential to find the same level of deep connection and understanding of one another. Through his experience with working dogs, this is Sparky’s speciality. The level of connection needed with a dog to perform at such levels is extremely high, and something Sparky wishes to share and guide dog owners in finding with their best friends.

At San Diego Dog Training, we help you get your pup to perfect! We are certified by the AKC, Red Cross, and more! We have over 20 years of experience working with puppies and dogs as certified Dog Trainers and Dog Behaviorists. Most importantly, we love helping dogs reach their true potential and helping you get the most out of your best friend! We got this SIT!