Ben The Dog Trainer
Service area: Serves clients throughout greater San Diego County, California, including San Marcos and surrounding areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Ben offers personalized training programs that focus on positive reinforcement to teach basic obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training. Training is tailored to both the dog and owner, with options for private in-home sessions, day training, and board-and-train programs. He also provides ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
About the Trainer
Ben is the principal owner and head trainer of Ben The Dog Trainer, based in San Marcos, California, serving clients throughout greater San Diego County. He specializes in positive reinforcement dog training, focusing on building trust and cooperation between dogs and their owners by rewarding desired behaviors with treats, praise, or toys. Ben also rehabilitates and re-homes Border Collies from challenging situations and occasionally has fully trained pups available for adoption. His approach emphasizes training both the dog and the owner to foster lifelong companionship.
Ben does not offer dog grooming, walking, boarding, or other pet-related services beyond training and rehoming Border Collies. His services are centered exclusively on dog training and behavioral development through positive reinforcement methods.
Accomplishments
Ben owns and rehabilitates Border Collies, rehoming trained pups as a way of giving back to the breed. He is the principal trainer and owner of his business with hands-on experience in training and rehoming dogs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Ben via phone, text, or email to schedule an initial consultation to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best training regimen.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
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