Contact a San Diego Dog Trainer
Tell us what your dog is doing. We will tell you how to fix it.
Pulling on the leash. Lunging at other dogs. Barking at everything that moves. Biting hands. Whatever is happening at your house, Cara Martin has almost certainly seen it before - and she will tell you honestly whether she can help before you spend a dollar.
- Free consultation. No obligation and no pressure.
- Same business day reply, Monday through Saturday.
- You talk to Cara, the trainer - not a call center.
- All of San Diego County, plus virtual training anywhere.
Send us a message
Takes about a minute. Tell us your dog's breed, age and what is going on, and you will hear back the same business day.
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4.9 out of 5
Based on 35 Google reviews from San Diego dog owners
10+ years
Transforming dog behavior across San Diego County
Certified
Professional dog trainer through K9 Companions
240+ hours
Of specialized behavior and training education
What happens after you hit send
No queue, no sales script, no call center.
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You tell us what is going onYour dog's breed, age, and the behavior that is driving you up the wall. Two minutes, tops.
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Cara calls you back the same business dayMonday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A real conversation with the person who would actually be training your dog.
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We work out the right program togetherBehavior modification, board and train, puppy, emotional support or virtual. The consultation is free and there is no obligation to book anything.
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Training starts where the problem isIn your home, on your street, at the park or the dog beach - wherever your dog actually struggles. Never a group classroom.
What we can help you with
Every program is built around your dog. There is no group curriculum here.
Behavior Modification
Aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding and destructive habits.
Board & Train
Your dog stays with us and comes home trained, then we come to you to hand it over.
Puppy Training
Potty training, biting, chewing, leash manners and the 8 to 16 week socialization window.
Emotional Support Dogs
Calm, steady, handler-focused behavior for a dog that has a job to do.
Virtual Training
Zoom or FaceTime sessions wherever you live. Same trainer, same methods.
Service Areas
La Jolla, Carlsbad, Poway, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and everywhere in between.
You are reaching Cara, not a call center
Cara Martin owns and runs Dog Busters. She founded it more than ten years ago and has personally transformed the behavior of hundreds of dogs across San Diego County.
She is a certified professional dog trainer through K9 Companions in North San Diego, with over 240 hours of specialized training behind her and years of volunteer work with local rescue organizations. She has worked with every breed, age, size and temperament you can name.
There is no cookie-cutter program here. When you send that form, Cara reads it and Cara calls you. More about Cara
What San Diego dog owners say
4.9 out of 5 across 35 Google reviews. Read them all
Cara of Dog Busters is the answer to your dog's behavior issues! We adopted a pit bull and struggled with him pulling and not behaving, and had failed other training courses that we tried for him. Literally the first day when she arrived, she knew what type of collar he needed and got him to obey and take his walk without pulling on his leash.
Our sweet pitbull shepherd mix, Annie, (1.5 years old) was barking and pulling on walks and I was looking for help. Cara immediately helped with practical tips and tools that have made a huge difference in a short time. Before Cara, I was not sure what behavior I would get in certain public places, and now I feel confident she will be very well behaved.
He came from a rescue and never had the proper training needed to be social out in the doggie world. Once before, we were never ever able to take him anywhere public with other dogs around because he would react and go crazy. Now he will actually sit or lay down if commanded and does very well on a leash.
Questions people ask before they reach out
If yours is not here, put it in the message box and we will answer it when we call.
Is the first conversation really free?
Yes. The consultation costs you nothing and there is no obligation to book anything. You tell us what is going on, we tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would take. If we are not the right fit for your dog, we will say so.
How fast will I hear back?
The same business day. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Send a message outside those hours and you will hear from us the next business day. You can also call (760) 978-5513.
Do you work with aggressive or reactive dogs?
Yes. Aggression, reactivity, fear and anxiety are the core of what behavior modification addresses. Tell us exactly what your dog does and what sets it off - that detail helps us plan the first session before we even meet.
My dog is older. Is it too late to train him?
No. Adult and senior dogs learn well, and many of the dogs we work with are rescues who arrived with years of habits already formed. Age changes the pace, not the outcome.
Do you come to me, or do I come to you?
We come to you. Training happens in your home and in the real places your dog struggles - your street, the park, the dog beach, a restaurant patio. Board and train is the exception: your dog stays with us, then we come to your home to hand the training over to you.
What if I am not in San Diego?
Virtual training works anywhere. Sessions run over Zoom or FaceTime with the same trainer and the same methods. Distance is not a reason to keep living with the problem.
There are 51 more answers on our dog training FAQ page.
Phone
(760) 978-5513
Call or text
Hours
Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Serving San Diego County - La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Oceanside, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, Clairemont, National City and beyond. See all service areas.
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