Expert Dog Training Classes in San Diego

Explore Our Dog Training Programs in San Diego

Obedience Training

A strong foundation in obedience training is essential for a great relationship with your dog. Our training emphasizes creating reliability in functional commands such as heel, sit, and stay. Click here to learn more about our obedience training.

Behavior Modification

Behavior Modification training replaces bad or unwanted behaviors with positive ones to improve the quality of life for you and your dog. We use redirection, positive reinforcement, correction, and obedience training to stop and shape behaviors. Behavior modification is ideal for excessive barking, stealing food from counters, and other destructive behaviors.

Reactive Dog Training

Excessive barking, lunging, anxious, or frustration-based behaviors can hinder your dog’s socialization. Our Reactive Dog Training programs help you manage and stop these behaviors, allowing for relaxing walks and the introduction to structured social settings.

Aggressive Dog Training

Always seek professional help if your dog has shown aggression towards people, dogs, or other animals. We specialize in rehabilitating dogs with highly aggressive behaviors, including training dogs who have bitten and maimed animals and people. We are confident that our expertise will help you to safely manage, stop, and replace negative actions.

Please note: While we can work with any dog, we cannot take on every case. If your dog has growled at or bitten a child under the age of 13 who lives in your home, we will be unable to provide you with a dog training program.

Customizations, Add-Ons, and Specialty Services

Off Leash Training

Off-leash training ensures your dog’s safety, grants them more freedom, and reduces your stress if they accidentally get loose.

In-Home Fighting Dogs Training

If you have 2 or more dogs fighting in the same home, we can help! Learn more about how we can help your dogs get along together. All dogs in the house must be trained, with no exceptions.

Fearful Dog Training

Training and rehabilitation for dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, and trauma.

Positive Reinforcement

Our positive reinforcement training uses treats, praise, and play to encourage good behavior, building trust and a joyful bond with your dog.

Other Add-Ons

Some of the unique problems that some of our clients have needed help with include:

Reactivity/anxiety in vehicles

Crate training

Socialization

And more?

In-Person Check-Ins

All of our training programs now include In-Person Check-Ins—personalized, one-on-one sessions designed to track your dog’s progress, address challenges, and refine results in real-time. This added feature ensures that your training journey is as effective and tailored as possible.

Areas Served

Toko Dogs provides services across the San Diego area including:

Escondido

Oceanside

Carlsbad

Chula Vista

Encinitas

El Cajon

La Jolla

Mission Valley

Poway

Rancho
Penasquitos

San Marcos

Santee

Vista

Clairemont

Ramona

Del Mar

Pacific Beach

National City

Bonita

Coronado

University City

Miramar

Torrey Pines

Sorrento Valley

Point Loma

For more information visit our Areas Served Page

FAQ

How long does each training session last?

The initial evaluation session is free and typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours (2.5 hours for multiple dogs). Subsequent lessons are normally 1 to 1.5 hours.

Do you offer group classes?

Yes, we offer group classes in San Diego for graduates of our private training programs.

Do you use treats or food to train dogs?

Yes, we use treats, food, or other motivators such as praise, play, or toys, depending on what best motivates your dog.

Do you use e-collars or prong collars?

We assess your dog’s behavior to determine the appropriate tools, including slip leashes, transitional leashes, prong collars, e-collars, or harnesses. When appropriately used with positive reinforcement, these are safe and humane tools for training. Learn more about the tools we use

Do you offer board and train programs?

No, we do not offer board-and-train programs to avoid the unnecessary stress they cause many dogs and to ensure owners learn to train their own dogs for long-term success.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, checks, cash, and Zelle.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, for programs lasting 5-7 weeks, payment can be made in full or in two installments. For 8-12 week programs, payments can be made in three installments.

Curious About Our Pricing?

Each dog training program is priced individually, based on factors such as the number of lessons required to achieve your goals. After meeting you and your dog your trainer will provide a final quote. For more details, please refer to our Dog Training Program Pricing

HOW TO START YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY

Step 1

Schedule your free Phone Consultation with us so you can learn about our services, get a quote, and schedule a FREE In-Home Evaluation (zero obligation).

STEP 2

Your In-Home Evaluation gives our trainer the opportunity to evaluate your dog, discuss program customization, and give you a live demonstration of how we will work with your dog.

step 3

If we’re a good fit for each other, we’ll finalize your dog’s program, and start your dog’s training program as soon as the same week.