California Dog Training

Board and Train is the core program: dogs stay on the private five-acre property and train throughout the day, with training built into walks, meals, play, rest and household routines rather than confined to a scheduled lesson. Adult programs begin at a three-week minimum, and five to six weeks is recommended for the strongest foundation. Puppies as young as 10 weeks can enroll in the two-week Puppy Starter, which covers potty and crate routines, socialization, handling, leash manners and foundational cues.

Training may include loose-leash walking, coming when called, sit, down, extended down-stays, waiting at doorways, calmer greetings and settling while the household carries on, plus work on jumping, barking, bolting, chewing and impulse control. Behavior modification for fearfulness, reactivity, growling and separation-related behaviors is handled case by case. Every program ends with an in-depth go-home session where the family learns to run the training themselves, followed by complimentary follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Board and Train starts at $750 per week. Adult programs require a three-week minimum, and five to six weeks is recommended for the complete foundation, so the total depends on the length Robert recommends after meeting your dog. The two-week Puppy Starter program starts at $1,500. The initial evaluation is free.

Policies

The evaluation is free and carries no obligation to enroll. The five-week Board and Train program includes a full written guarantee, with the details covered during the evaluation. Graduates of the complete program receive complimentary refresher training during eligible boarding stays for the first year, and boarding is available exclusively to dogs that have already completed a training program. Robert assesses each behavior case individually and will decline a dog when the training environment is not a suitable fit. Online inquiries are answered within 24 hours, or your first session is free.

California Dog Training is a family business near Corona, California, where Robert Eimer has spent more than 30 years professionally training dogs. Robert is the only trainer. He personally evaluates, trains and oversees every dog, and the work is a three-generation family tradition that began when he started handling dogs at 14 in his mother’s training kennel. He and his wife established California Dog Training on their private five-acre Temescal Valley property in 2018.

Training is reward-based. Robert uses positive reinforcement, clear communication and consistent daily practice, without shock collars, e-collars or harsh corrections, an approach consistent with AVSAB guidance. Rather than running every dog through the same system, he adapts the pace, rewards and daily routine to each dog’s temperament, history and motivation.

The programs are Board and Train. Adult dogs stay a minimum of three weeks, with five to six weeks recommended for the most complete foundation, and puppies as young as 10 weeks can start with a two-week Puppy Starter program. Dogs learn loose-leash walking, coming when called, sit, down, extended down-stays and calm household manners, with training folded into walks, meals, play and rest rather than confined to scheduled sessions. Robert also has extensive experience with behavior modification, including fearfulness, reactivity, growling, separation-related behaviors and dogs with a bite history. Each case is assessed individually, and he recommends a program only when the training environment is a suitable fit for that dog.

Because the training property is also the family home, dogs get personal attention, room to exercise on five acres and real-life practice. Every program ends with an in-depth go-home session and continued support so the family can maintain the progress, and boarding stays are available afterward to dogs that have completed a training program. Families travel to the property from Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and communities across Southern California.

Accomplishments

Robert Eimer has more than 30 years of professional dog-training experience, which began at about 14 years old when his mother moved from teaching Petco group classes to running her own training kennel. He has worked hands-on with thousands of dogs across breeds, temperaments and levels of behavioral difficulty, covering obedience, puppy development and complex behavior modification including fearfulness, reactivity and aggression. After two years away in a corporate career he returned to training full time, and in 2018 he and his wife established California Dog Training on their five-acre Riverside County property. He remains the only trainer, personally handling every dog from the first evaluation through follow-up.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free, in-depth evaluation at the private five-acre property in Temescal Valley, by appointment. Robert meets your dog personally, reviews their history, observes their behavior and talks through your concerns and goals, then gives an honest assessment of whether Board and Train is appropriate and what program length he recommends. There is no obligation to enroll. Call 951-277-4040 or use the contact form to schedule. Online inquiries are answered within 24 hours.

Their Training Philosophy

Dogs learn best when training is clear, consistent and rewarding. We use positive reinforcement to teach dependable behavior without shock collars or harsh methods. Every dog has a different temperament, history and motivation, so Robert adapts the training to the individual dog rather than forcing every dog through the same system.

A Tough Case They Solved

Salem was a neglected rescue whose behavior had become so difficult that several trainers reportedly suggested euthanasia. Robert focused on building trust, teaching clear expectations and reinforcing calm, appropriate behavior. Salem became a patient, well-mannered dog who listened reliably, giving her and her family a second chance at a happy life together.

What New Clients Can Expect

Families begin with a free evaluation at our private five-acre property near Corona. Robert meets the dog personally, discusses the family’s concerns and goals, reviews the dog’s history and observes its behavior. He then explains whether Board and Train is appropriate and recommends a program length based on the individual dog. Owners leave with an honest professional assessment and a clear understanding of their options, with no obligation to enroll.

More From the Trainer

Robert has more than 30 years of professional dog-training experience and began learning the work at age 14. California Dog Training is a three-generation family business specializing in personalized Board and Train, puppy training, behavior modification and practical family-dog manners. Robert is the business’s only trainer and personally evaluates and trains every dog. Behavior concerns, including fear, reactivity, growling and previous bites, are assessed individually.