Family Owned San Diego Dog Training Business
45+ Years of Combined Professional Training Experience
Combining passion, decades of knowledge, and a dynamic team of industry experts, Specialty Dog Training serves our local community in Southern California and works with clients all across the country. Our team specializes in training and placing incredible personal and family protection dogs, family companions, and we also work with our clients’ dogs that struggle with obedience and behavioral challenges. Together, our team has received certifications, awards and accolades from some of the most well-recognized institutions across the United States and internationally.
We utilize positive reinforcement, drive exhaustion, structure, appropriate and fair discipline, good clear communication between you and your pet, and excellent client communication to achieve the finest results in dog training.
Your canine is unique for many reasons: breed, age, appearance, genetics, environment, past experiences and general personality. For this reason, we believe in customizing canine training programs that fit your puppy and your lifestyle. The same is true when placing one of our trained family protectors or companion dogs. We learn about your needs, wants, lifestyle and ultimately what dog will best match your home whether you’re seeking trained protection dogs for sale or looking for a family pet that’s been thoughtfully prepared for home life.
Families from all over trust our proven San Diego dog training services to deliver results. Our immersive Board & Train Programs are designed to meet a wide variety of needs, including dog boot camps that focus on obedience, structure, and confidence-building. For young pups, we offer specialized puppy boot camp training that builds a foundation for lifelong success. We also provide obedience board & train programs and behavioral problem board & train programs for dogs tailored to tackle aggression, reactivity, and anxiety. Throughout your dog’s stay, rest easy knowing they’re safe and well cared for with our Safe dog boarding in San Diego, offered in a structured and secure environment.
If you’re planning to board your dog during travel or time away, our safe dog boarding in San Diego offers a secure, structured environment focused solely on your pet’s well-being without the training component. It’s an ideal solution for families who want professional care in a familiar, trusted setting.
For those seeking elite protection and companionship, we offer a selection of fully trained dogs ready for placement. Our trained protection dogs for sale are ideal for families and individuals seeking peace of mind. We also provide trained guard dogs and executive protection dogs for high-security needs in residential or business environments. If your goal is to enhance home security, our home protection dogs offer reliable deterrence and loyal companionship. In addition, we offer professionally prepared service dogs for sale for individuals with medical or emotional support needs.
SDT also believes in giving back! We are partnered with local dog rescues and other wonderful charities to give back where we can. Our most prominent relationship is with our very own charity partner, Shelter to Soldier. Specialty Dog Training is the founding partner of STS and donates time, space, staffing and funds to this incredible organization. We are continuously giving back to our community, our military and pets in need. Call or email us today to speak with a dog training expert!
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Personal & Family Protection Dogs
Specialty Dog Training™ offers an elite program that focuses on not just producing trained protection dogs for sale with exceptional temperaments but also on meeting the specific needs of our very special clients.
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Pre-Trained Family Dogs
Specialty Dog Training™ has trained family dogs for sale and companion dogs available for adoption. We can also source and train a dog for you if we don’t have a match. We take all the guesswork out of adopting a new pup by hand-selecting the best dog for you based on your family’s lifestyle, needs, and preferences.
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Board & Train Programs
SDT specializes in creating an unbeatable learning environment in a safe, fun, and interactive setting for your 4-legged family member(s). Through our Puppy Boot Camp Program, Core Obedience Programs, and Behavioral Modification Programs, we bring your dog into our loving and structured space to teach new boundaries, build reliable commands, and address a wide range of behavioral issues.
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Emotional Support Dog Training
We offer custom-tailored programs for individuals seeking ESA dog training or guidance on how to get a trained service dog. Our team also provides placement of trained facility dogs for organizations in need of a reliable, purpose-driven canine companion, as well as dedicated programs for those in search of a fully trained service dog.
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Thank you so much for helping bring Nyx into my life. She is a true gift. I took her home yesterday and she has been an absolute dream dog. So sweet and so forgiving of a new dog owner. Dahlton, Phil, and the entire team did an amazing job. Dahlton was not only great at […]
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Graham Bloem and his Specialty Dog Training Team are the best in the business! I searched globally for a year for my canine companion to enjoy the golden years. Having family pets throughout my life, I knew that the choice I made was similar to adopting a child. I had very specific needs on my […]
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Through Graham’s intuitive approach to understanding and training dogs, he’s coaxed from Lava that inner canine and turned him from a nervous, at times aggressive dog, with a lack of confidence into an obedient, focused, fun-loving, confident and loving companion.
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Had the best experience – finding the right dog for our family and welcoming her into our lives. Our trainer, Nicole made sure to explain everything – to train us appropriately and to help even with suggestions for what to buy. The transfer was seamless and Nicole is a phenomenal dog trainer and dog lover. […]
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He waits at doorways until I give the OK to enter, he sits by my side in the bank while I complete my transaction and he’ll lay down in the boutique and wait while I’m in the dressing room trying on clothes. I would strongly recommend Graham Bloem’s training to anyone who’s interested in pet therapy.
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Devoted to Rescue Dogs and Veterans
By choosing Specialty Dog Training you are directly supporting Shelter to Soldier™, a non-profit organization that serves our US Veterans suffering from combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).
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Find the Perfect Pre-Trained Dog
We can custom build a dog for you, or match a dog we have available from a variety of training levels. From well-mannered family companions to executive protection dogs and detection, we guarantee the perfect dog for you and your specific needs. If you’re searching for trusted trained guard dogs, we have elite options ready for immediate placement.