Forget about being a “pack leader” or using “dominance.” We don’t believe in fear or intimidation. Around here, it’s all about partnership.
We’ll show you how to:
- Build Trust: Help your dog feel safe, secure, and like a true member of the family.
- Lead with Kindness: Become a confident guide without ever needing force.
- Inspire Cooperation: Create a relationship where your dog wants to work with you.
Whether your dog is shy and needs a boost of bravery or is a bit reactive and needs to find their calm, a strong bond is the secret. When your dog feels secure, their behavior improves naturally.
Learning to “Speak Dog”
Your dog is always communicating—the question is, are we listening? We take the guesswork out of training by teaching you how to understand each other.
We’ll help you:
- Read the Signs: Learn exactly what your dog is trying to tell you.
- Clear Up Confusion: Speak a language your dog actually understands to stop frustration before it starts.
- Be Consistent: Build a deeper bond through simple, clear communication.
Using positive reinforcement and clicker training, you’ll master how to reward your dog effectively (without them only listening when you have a treat!) and keep them focused, even when things get distracting.
Training for Real Life
Training shouldn’t stay in the classroom. We help you bring these skills home so the whole family can get involved. When everyone is on the same page, your dog will be, too!
Join the Family
To us, your dog isn’t “just a pet”—they are family. And when you train with us, you become part of our family, too.
About Us
At Lifetime Dog Training we believe in teaching not only the dogs, but their owners as well. Our goal is to create a fun and exciting experience while helping increase the bond between you and your dog through quality training. David and Amanda have more than 20 years of combined experience training dogs. This is our dream job, and we would like to share our enthusiasm with you and your pup. Old dogs, large, and small, can learn new tricks too, so we welcome dogs of all ages.
Meet David
David grew up with animals, and was very active in the training of his childhood dogs. He spent twenty years in the Marine Corps which enhanced his teaching, leadership and communication skills. After retiring, he decided to pursue his passion for animals and began professionally training dogs. He has worked as an obedience dog trainer for 13 years, helping owners develop consistency, timing, and confidence.
David is structured, clear, and steady. Clients appreciate his ability to break skills down into manageable steps that make sense and create real progress.
Meet Amanda
Amanda’s passion and love for animal care began at the young age of eight and continues to shape her work today. She volunteered on a horse ranch where she tended and helped train the animals. Her dedication to the animals, and the way the animals responded to her, was noticed and people began asking her to help them care for their pets. This is how her career began. Over the years she has walked, trained, and pet sat for many dogs, she has volunteered at animal shelters, caring for and aiding in the pet training process, and she has spent many years volunteering with Canine Companions for Independence.
Amanda brings intuition and warmth to every session. She focuses on helping families recognize their dog’s unique personality and strengthen the relationship that makes learning possible.
Ready to get started? Our group classes are the perfect place to begin your journey toward a happier, more connected life with your dog.
Let’s Start
Building the Bond!
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy or looking to strengthen communication with your current dog, we’re here to help.
You’re welcome to reach out with questions or book a group class or private session. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Hours of Operation
| Monday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Service Area
Santee, California
