Specialty Dog Training
Service area: Serves Southern California and nationwide, with facility located in Oceanside, CA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- Private Lessons
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- One-Time Consultation
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Specialty Dog Training offers intensive board and train programs including Puppy Boot Camp (16 weeks–11 months), Obedience Programs, and Behavioral Problem Programs addressing aggression, reactivity, and anxiety. They also provide private lessons, emotional support and service dog training, and executive protection dog programs. Clients receive structured, daily training with consistent communication. Upon completion, owners attend a hands-on pick-up session with trainer guidance. Pre-trained dogs for sale are temperament-tested and fully trained for immediate integration into home life.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; programs are customized and range from several thousand dollars for board and train services to premium prices for trained protection and service dogs. Payment assistance is available. No public pricing packages or tiers are disclosed.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website. Payment assistance is offered, but no refund or guarantee policies are disclosed.
Testimonials
“I HIGHLY recommend Graham and the Specialty Dog Training team for your service dog or protection dog needs. I have the most well-behaved dog and emotionally intelligent shepherd who is complimented everywhere I take her due to her wonderful, personalized selection and training process by Graham and the SDT team.”
– Anonymous
“I’ve had an excellent experience and results with Specialty Dog Training! … This was definitely not a cheap service, but you get what you pay for and this was worth every penny!”
– Anonymous
“Graham, Cassie, and other trainers for many months provided detailed one-on-one handler training while helping me build a special bond with Rocky. The SDT training guided me through all of Rocky’s commands… I will return to them again and again for my specialty dog needs.”
– Karen and Rocky Baskin
About the Trainer
Specialty Dog Training is a family-owned dog training business based in Oceanside, CA, offering board and train programs, pre-trained family dogs for sale, and protection dogs for sale. They specialize in customized training solutions for obedience, behavioral challenges, emotional support, service, and protection dogs. Their balanced training approach combines positive reinforcement, drive exhaustion, structured routines, and fair discipline. They also offer VIP dog boarding, private lessons, and support for shelter-to-soldier programs. With over 55 years of combined professional experience, their certified trainers work with dogs of all ages and breeds, including rescues, and provide ongoing support after training. They are the founding partner of Shelter to Soldier®, a nonprofit that places trained rescue dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD.
They provide fully trained dogs ready for immediate placement, including personal and family protection dogs, executive protection dogs, alarm and deterrent dogs, and trained family companions. Their board and train programs include puppy boot camp, obedience training, and behavioral modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and fearfulness. Clients receive regular updates and hands-on handler training during pick-up.
The business serves clients across Southern California and nationwide, with a facility located near a humane society. They offer payment assistance and a complimentary initial consultation to help families choose the right program or dog for their needs.
Accomplishments
Over 55 years of combined professional training experience among trainers. Certified and award-winning staff. Founding partner of Shelter to Soldier®, a nonprofit placing trained rescue dogs with post-9/11 veterans. Trained dogs have passed CGC and PAT tests. Trainers have international credentials and experience working with military and service dogs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can schedule a complimentary consultation via phone or online contact form to discuss their dog’s needs and explore appropriate programs or pre-trained dogs for sale. A detailed interview is conducted to match the dog’s temperament and training to the client’s lifestyle and goals.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 8am-5pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
Location
2909 San Luis Rey Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058Listing Tools for Trainers
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