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Real Obedience in Weeks, Not Months. Guaranteed. Your First Visit is On Us.

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We Train Every Breed, Age, and Issue

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Board & Train

Two to four weeks of daily, hands-on professional training. Your dog comes home with real obedience, leash manners, and social skills for life. Guaranteed to master every command on their program’s checklist.

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Going out of town? We’ll keep your dog happy and comfortable while you’re away, with daily exercise, socialization, and attentive care that feels just like home.

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Private Sessions

One-on-one sessions built around your dog’s problems and your goals. You learn the same methods our trainers use, so the results keep working long after your last session.

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Meet our team

Sophira Tran Soph a balanced dog trainer that takes a no-nonsense approach to dog training. He began his dog training journey through an apprenticeship at a dog training school, and moved on to work at one of San Diego's leading board and train kennels. He believes dogs thrive in their training when they have established solid fundamentals and proper structure, and is here to help you reach your goals.
Josette DeHart Josette is a passionate professional dog trainer with a lifetime of exploration into the relationship between animals and humans. Growing up with dogs her whole life and studying their behavior, Josette has a deep understanding of the benefits that the connections created from the relationships with our pets have.
Matthew Dickman Matt is a balanced dog trainer that uses a scientific research approach to dog training.  Beginning his dog training after becoming an explosives and narcotics detection canine handler for military and state departments, he later began to start training patrol and protection dogs. Working with the Department of State, various police departments, and military special forces training their canines for deployments overseas and domestic field work. Matts approach of research based training paired with his sense of compassion and candor, he is here to help create a strong bond between canine and handler.
Eduardo Bayardo Eduardo is a balanced dog trainer who believes dogs succeed when we combine positive reinforcement techniques with firm, yet gentle guidance. He possesses three years of practical experience addressing a wide range of dog behavioral issues and two years of experience in specialized dog scent work for federal law enforcement. Lalo's love for dogs, genuine passion for dog training, and expertise in this field are here to promote success in your own dog training journey.
Anna Ashmore With over a decade of experience in dog training, Anna emphasizes balanced methods and positive reinforcement. She studied at the Animal Behavioral College and has a background in Behavioral Psychology, aiming to foster stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. Anna is experienced with various breeds and behavioral challenges, Anna is also AKC certified.
Erikah Kopf Erikah is a seasoned animal care professional with over a decade of experience spanning dog grooming, shelter work, and veterinary services. Her expertise in handling large breeds and addressing aggression issues was honed through hands-on experience with her own pitbull and mentorship from a former K9 unit trainer. As a skilled dog trainer, Erikah specializes in working with challenging cases and takes great satisfaction in helping clients achieve their training goals. Her diverse background in animal care, combined with her passion for training, makes her a valuable asset to our team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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About Us

Bolt Dog Training is run by brothers Jerod and Braden right here in San Diego. Our mission is simple: help families build a lifelong bond with a dog they can trust anywhere.

 

We use proven, humane training methods and break everything down into a clear, step-by-step program, so the training sticks at home, not just with us. We’ve helped hundreds of San Diego families turn pullers, jumpers, and reactive dogs into dogs they love taking everywhere.

 

Our Board and Train Guarantee: By the end of your program, your dog will perform every command on their program’s checklist. If they’re not there yet, we keep working with them at no extra cost until they are.

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