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Epic Dog Academy operates a training-focused operation on Rio Nedo Road in Temecula, working with dogs on obedience, behavior modification, and foundational skills rather than boarding or daycare. The model centers on instruction — whether group classes, private lessons, or board-and-train programs where dogs stay on-site during the training period. This is the setup that suits owners who've identified a specific behavior problem or want to establish fundamentals before a dog settles into the home. The typical client is either a new-dog household working through puppy basics, an owner dealing with a behavior issue that needs hands-on correction, or someone preparing a rescue or adult dog for life in a new environment. For working professionals needing five-days-a-week daycare or boarding for weekend travel, other facilities in the valley are the fit. For owners committed to training — whether that's a few weeks of board-and-train or an ongoing weekly class — Epic Dog Academy is the practical choice, and the on-site training model means progress happens while the owner learns alongside.

Shampooch Pet Styles operates a grooming salon on Margarita Road in Temecula, handling dogs as the primary clientele with the full grooming range — baths, cuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and styling work. The operation runs on appointment-based scheduling rather than walk-in, which suits clients who prefer a booked slot over a wait or drop-in uncertainty. The focus is grooming itself; boarding, daycare, and training services fall to other facilities in the area. The typical client is a dog owner on a regular grooming cycle — pets needing a bath and trim every six to eight weeks, owners with shows or photos coming up who want a specific look, or people managing coat maintenance between professional visits. Working professionals often fit this pattern, building grooming appointments into their routine the way they'd schedule a haircut. For one-time emergencies (urgent matting, a bath before an unexpected vet visit), same-day slots may not exist; for the standing appointment crowd on a maintenance schedule, this is the kind of place that remembers the dog and the preferred style after a few visits.
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Get ListedPetSmart Dog Training operates as a group and private instruction program housed within the larger PetSmart retail location on Highway 79 in Temecula.
PetSmart Dog Training operates as a group and private instruction program housed within the larger PetSmart retail location on Highway 79 in Temecula. The scope covers puppy basics, obedience classes, and behavior-problem work rather than boarding or daycare — the format is lesson-based, scheduled in sessions, with instruction happening in the store's training space. Classes run the standard progression from foundation manners to intermediate skills. The client base splits between first-time dog owners working through puppyhood and established owners addressing specific issues — jumping, pulling on leash, recall resistance, aggression toward other dogs. Working professionals often enroll for the structure and accountability a class provides; weekend warriors might prefer private sessions squeezed between other commitments. For ongoing daycare coverage during work hours or boarding while traveling, other facilities in the valley are the answer. For someone who wants their dog trained while they're away, board-and-train operations elsewhere offer that model. For owners willing to show up and participate in weekly instruction, this fills the training slot.
I just want to share my very unpleasant, painful and very scary experience during one of the beginners training classes. .There were about five dogs there, including my sixth month puppy. My puppy is a small breed. Among these dogs there were two the same breeds big aggressive dogs from the...
Flynn our doggie just got it's beginner certificate after 6 weeks of hard work and lots of treats. Lori is an excellent trainer, Flynn made good improvements on walking, sitting, drop,leave, and other commands. We've decided to go all the way, including therapy dog. Now for him is the second step- i...
As usual always great service and wonderful food
What Locals Know
Temecula's newer residential neighborhoods and active dog parks mean many owners seek accessible training close to home. A location on CA-79 offers convenient drop-off for working parents balancing weekday schedules.
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