Brent Cady Dog Training
Ranked #3 in Encinitas and #179 in California
Service area: Serves Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and anywhere else in San Diego County, California. Day School drop-off is at their training yard in Encinitas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Day Training
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Day Training is a popular service where the trainer works one-on-one with the dog without the owner present, speeding up training progress. This program includes 4 to 8 weeks of training, with three 45-minute sessions per week (12-24 total) conducted in the client’s home or at the training yard. It also includes transfer sessions to involve the owner and follow-up videos.
Private Coaching offers one-on-one lessons designed for dog parents who want to build desirable habits and a loving bond with their dog, focusing on empowering owners with training skills. This program spans 4 to 8 weeks, with two 45-minute sessions per week (8-16 total) held in the client’s home or at the training yard, and includes follow-up videos.
Day School is a premium outdoor daycare option providing personalized socialization and training for a limited number of dogs (max two client dogs per day). It includes 4 to 8 weeks of training, with 5-hour sessions once or twice a week (4-16 total) at their training yard in Encinitas, and follow-up videos from the dog’s time at Day School.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Programs are offered as packages with varying durations (4 to 8 weeks) and costs. Private Coaching ranges from $1,400–$2,800, Day Training from $1,800–$3,600, and Day School from $1,200–$4,800. Package duration is determined after an initial consultation.
About the Trainer
Brent Cady Dog Training offers compassionate and effective dog training for the real world, focusing on building a better understanding between owners and their dogs, improving confidence, and achieving reliable cue responses. Brent Cady is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer.
The training utilizes positive reinforcement techniques, ensuring the process is fun and less stressful for both the dog and owner. Brent Cady explicitly states that he will never use pain, fear, or intimidation as a means of training.
The business provides three main services: Day Training, Private Coaching, and Day School. Programs are designed to be longer and include more concentrated coaching to lead to better long-term results, strengthening skills for real-life distractions and scenarios. Day School is a premium outdoor daycare option that offers personalized socialization and training for a limited number of dogs, ensuring a comfortable, positive experience.
Accomplishments
Brent Cady is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can contact Brent Cady Dog Training via email or text/call for the fastest response. An initial consultation is conducted to provide recommendations and determine the appropriate package duration for the dog’s needs.

Contact Information
Certifications
- KPA-CTP
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center