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Dog Training in San Diego: Provided by Man-K9

Where the Elite Dogs are trained

Here at Fon Jon Pet Care, we provide a variety of classes, tailored for any situation. From puppy and basic obedience to behavioral and canine good citizen training!

We work with Man-K9 for our dog training services, which was founded by Manuel Villanueva, who is also Fon Jon Pet Care’s owner. Man-K9 is one of the most sought after K9 trainers in and outside of the United States.

Dogs, just like people, learn in different ways. Man-K9 can assess your dog’s needs, help execute the desired results, and help your dog be the best dog they can be!

Man-K9 team are experts in family dog, family protection, security dog, and even police dog training. They provide the fastest system, being able to train dogs in as little as two days.

Dog Obedience and Control

Obedience training will teach your dog to respond to the five basic commands. These commands are the foundation for any type of general obedience as well as competitive obedience. The commands are:

Heel

= Dog must walk close to your left or right leg without pulling on the leash.

Sit

= To sit on command and automatically when you stop.

Stay

= To remain in a location either at a sit or down.

Down

= To lay down with the elbows resting on the ground.

Come

= Run to the handler and sit in front or loop around into the heel position.

Control is training the dog to obey the five basic commands whether he wants to or not. You need control over your dog inside the house to stop him from jumping, running out the door, stealing items off countertops among other behavioral issues. You will teach your dog that there is not an option when it comes to obeying your commands. Control will give you the ability to stop the dog before he goes after another dog. We can teach you the techniques necessary to obtain the ultimate control over your active dog.

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Puppy Training

Let an experienced trainer teach you the best manner in which to raise and teach your puppy. We recommend private lessons for puppy training. One-on-one classes allow you to focus on all the details necessary for training a dog which you can control. It is necessary to develop a puppy that respects your commands, yet at the same time knows that you are a just and enthusiastic alpha dog. We will help you to discover play drives that will motivate your pup to work harder. Puppy lessons are Private Lessons for weekly 60-minute sessions with our trainer. Practicing with your puppy during the week is a requirement for achieving your goal of having an obedient and fun adult dog.

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Private Lessons

If you are serious about obedience, solving a behavioral problem, or you truly want off-leash control, this is the course for you. We strongly recommend this course for any dogs with an aggression problem toward people or dogs. This one-on-one class will provide a highly detailed understanding of the canine mind and training techniques.

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Dog Behavioral Problem Solving

Is your dog making your life difficult? Behavioral problems are the number one reason why dogs end up at shelters. Come in for a private consultation and let our experienced Trainers help you with that annoying dog problem. In many cases, a single private lesson is sufficient to give you the proper advice to solve or prevent the problem from escalating. Call for help on problems such as jumping, digging, escaping, chewing, and more. We’re here to help so you don’t have to relinquish your dog.

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In-board Maintenance Training Program

WHERE THE ELITE DOGS ARE TRAINED
  1. 1Reinforcement of obedience skills: Just like humans, dogs can forget or become rusty with their obedience commands over time. By enrolling your dog in our maintenance training program, our professional dog trainers will reinforce their obedience skills, ensuring that they respond promptly and reliably to your commands.
  2. 2Consistency and reliability: Consistency is key when it comes to dog training. Our trainers will work with your dog regularly during their stay, maintaining a consistent training routine and reinforcing the desired behaviors. This helps to ensure that your dog remains reliable in following commands, even in your absence.
  3. 3Mental stimulation: Dogs thrive on mental stimulation, and training provides an excellent opportunity for them to engage their minds. Our maintenance training program will challenge your dog’s cognitive abilities, keeping them mentally sharp and preventing boredom during their stay.
  4. 4Socialization opportunities: While staying at our canine vacation resort, your dog will have the chance to interact with other dogs and people. Our trainers will incorporate socialization exercises into the maintenance training program, helping your dog become more comfortable and confident in different social settings.
  5. 5Stress reduction: Dogs can experience anxiety or stress when they are away from their owners or in unfamiliar environments. Training sessions provide a structured and positive outlet for your dog’s energy, helping to alleviate any stress or anxiety they may be feeling during their stay.
  6. 6Continued progress: If your dog has already undergone obedience training, our maintenance training program will help them build upon their existing skills and progress further. Our trainers will work with your dog individually, addressing any specific areas that need improvement and fine-tuning their obedience abilities.
  7. 7Peace of mind: Knowing that your dog is receiving professional training and care during their stay can give you peace of mind. You can trust that our experienced trainers will provide a safe and nurturing environment for your dog, ensuring their well-being and helping them maintain their obedience skills.

By enrolling your dog in our maintenance training program, you can ensure that they receive the ongoing training and support they need to stay obedient and well-behaved. Contact Fon Jon Pet Care today to learn more about our program and how it can benefit your dog during their stay at our canine vacation resort.

Dog Training Packages

there may be an upgraded cost due to the difference in rates for our trainers
packages start as listed below
4 Sessions
$465

4 Private Lessons

A 4-week package of private one on one lessons with you, your pet, and the trainer covering obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each lesson is one hour once a week for 4 weeks.

1 Session
$130

Single Private Lesson

A private one on one lesson with you, your pet, and the trainer covering a simple issue such as help with obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each single lesson is one hour.

1 Session
$370

1 In-Home Lessons

In-home sessions are recommended if you are having behavioral problems at home such as charging at the front door, jumping on people, chewing, being overly protective toward the house, or you simply have a difficult time controlling a hyperactive dog.

Weekly
Custom

In-Lodge Training

In-Lodge/Bootcamp training is recommended for dogs between the age of 3 months and 2 years! We offer a boarding and training package all in one! This training package is best for building a basic foundation for sit, stay, down, come, and heel.
*Not available during the holiday season*

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Our Training Courses

LESSON

Maintenance Programs

Description

A quick refresher and maintenance work for your pet. *Eligible for those that have already done at least 1 private lesson with one of our trainers.*

SESSION / PACKAGE

Per Session

LESSON

4 Private Lessons

Description

A 4-week package of private one on one lessons with you, your pet, and the trainer covering obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each lesson is one hour once a week for 4 weeks.

SESSION / PACKAGE

4 Sessions

LESSON

Single Private Lesson

Description

A private one on one lesson with you, your pet, and the trainer covering a simple issue such as help with obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each single lesson is one hour.

SESSION / PACKAGE

1 Session

LESSON

In-Lodge Training

Description

In-Lodge/Bootcamp training is recommended for dogs between the age of 3 months and 1 year only! We offer a boarding and training package all in one! This training package is best for building a basic foundation for sit, stay, down, come, and heel.This package is offered in:

 

Basic
This package offers basic training.

SESSION / PACKAGE

2 Days

LESSON

CGC-Canine Good Citizen Training

Description

The American Kennel Club has developed a dog training program to establish a firm foundation for obedience and other AKC activities. This program is an easy way to teach your dog basic obedience commands. It will also evaluate your dog’s sociability with other dogs and people. Many of the canines who participate will be capable of passing a CGC evaluation and receiving a certificate from the American Kennel Club as a CGC graduate. We are certified by the American Kennel Club as CGC Evaluators. For more information on this exciting program please visit www.americankennelclub.com.

SESSION / PACKAGE

$70

LESSON

AKC Urban CGC

Description

AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.

SESSION / PACKAGE

$100
45 minute test

LESSON

AKC Advanced CGC

Description

AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record. Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.

SESSION / PACKAGE

$75
45 minute test

Per Session

Maintenance Programs

A quick refresher and maintenance work for your pet. *Eligible for those that have already done at least 1 private lesson with one of our trainers.*

4 Sessions

4 Private Lessons

A 4-week package of private one on one lessons with you, your pet, and the trainer covering obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each lesson is one hour once a week for 4 weeks.

1 Session

Single Private Lesson

A private one on one lesson with you, your pet, and the trainer covering a simple issue such as help with obedience, control, or behavioral problems. Each single lesson is one hour.

2 Days

In-Lodge Training

In-Lodge/Bootcamp training is recommended for dogs between the age of 3 months and 1 year only! We offer a boarding and training package all in one! This training package is best for building a basic foundation for sit, stay, down, come, and heel.This package is offered in:
Basic
This package offers basic training.

$70

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training

The American Kennel Club has developed a dog training program to establish a firm foundation for obedience and other AKC activities. This program is an easy way to teach your dog basic obedience commands. It will also evaluate your dog’s sociability with other dogs and people. Many of the canines who participate will be capable of passing a CGC evaluation and receiving a certificate from the American Kennel Club as a CGC graduate. We are certified by the American Kennel Club as CGC Evaluators. For more information on this exciting program please visit www.americankennelclub.com.

$75 - 45 minute test

AKC Urban CGC

AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.

$100 - 45 minute test

AKC Advanced CGC

AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record. Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.

*In-lodge training is not available during the holiday season*

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AKC SCENT WORK Training Classes!

Build a Positive, Stimulating, and Confident relationship while training in Scent Work.

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What is AKC Scent Work?

The sport of Scent Work is based on the work of professional detection dogs [such as drug dogs], employed by humans to detect a wide variety of scents and substances. In AKC Scent Work, dogs search for cotton swabs saturated with the essential oils of Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress. The cotton swabs are hidden out of sight in a pre-determined search area. And the dog has to find them. Teamwork is necessary: when the dog finds the scent, he has to communicate the find to the handler, who calls it out to the judge.
Ask about our new training classes to help reach you and your pet the ins and outs of Scent Work! No experience necessary!

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Address & Hours

We are located conveniently off of I-5 in San Diego minutes away from the San Diego airport and downtown open 7 days a week.

Hours Of Operation:
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Directions To Fon Jon From Common Places In San Diego

From San Diego International Airport To Fon Jon Dog Boarding

  • 3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Get on I-5 N from N Harbor Dr and India St 9 min (3.4 mi)
  • Follow I-5 N to Garnet Ave. Take exit 23B from I-5 N 5 min (5.2 mi)
  • Drive to Santa Fe St
    3 min (1.1 mi)
  • Destination:
    5050 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109

Downtown San Diego To Fon Jon Dog Boarding

  • Get on I-5 N 3 min (0.8 mi)
  • Follow I-5 N to Garnet Ave. Take exit 23B from I-5 N 6 min (6.7 mi)
  • Drive to Santa Fe St
    3 min (1.1 mi)
  • Destination:
    5050 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109

Chula Vista To Fon Jon Dog Boarding

  • Get on CA-54 W in National City from 4th Ave 5 min (1.5 mi)
  • Follow I-5 N to Garnet Ave in San Diego. Take exit 23B from I-5 N 14 min (14.7 mi)
  • Drive to Santa Fe St
    3 min (1.1 mi)
  • Destination:
    5050 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109
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