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The Noble Dogs logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

The Noble Dogs

Encinitas, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #33Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 44 pet trainers · 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet trainers (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Noble Dogs is better than 83% of pet trainers.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Noble Dogs is better than 75% of pet trainers.B
75
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.The Noble Dogs is better than 88% of pet trainers.A
88
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Noble Dogs is better than 100% of pet trainers.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Noble Dogs is better than 75% of pet trainers.B
75
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Noble Dogs is better than 100% of pet trainers.A
100

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.73
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 91/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#3 / 29
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%

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Natalie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

We had a wonderful training session with Grant! He took the time to walk us through the fundamentals of touch, crate, and place training, helping us better understand how to create a more structured, calm, and balanced environment for our dog. Our goal is to help our dog build confidence, reduce his anxiety, and…

Dog training
suzanne13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Grant is a great Trainer wonderful tips. I look forward to my next training visit with him!

Dog training
Soloe2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Before hiring Grant at The Noble Dogs, walking my dog was a constant struggle. She would refuse to walk home, and I would often get stuck at the park or wherever we went because she would lock up on the leash and refuse to move. After just one session with Grant, I can now walk my dog home without her freezing up…

Dog training
Bianca6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience! He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and generous with his time, offering practical tips and thoughtful guidance as I navigate life with my energetic and sometimes unruly Goldendoodle. I really appreciated his patience, insight, and genuine willingness to help me figure out the…

Great priceDog training
Hanny5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Grant is super knowledgeable and in even just a short time, my husband and I learned soooo much. He’s able to explain things in digestible and understandable ways. He’s inquisitive and asks for more details so he can really understand the full picture before giving any specific direction or plan, which I thought was…

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Robert1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Positive experience! Had a great conversation with Grant. A++

Great priceDog training
Jessica1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

We first worked with Grant with a foster dog who had significant behavioral issues, couldn’t walk on a leash, and had never been inside a house. He worked wonders with her, so when we got our puppy, Grant was the first person we called. Our goal was to prepare our puppy for service dog work, including traveling on…

Great priceDog training
Madison4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a coaching session with Grant today and really appreciated how helpful and knowledgeable he was! We talked through some of the challenges I’ve been having with my dog, including reactivity and off-leash training, and he gave me clear, practical advice on what I can start working on right away. I came away with…

Dog training
Lauren2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

We’ve had such a great experience working with Grant! He has helped not only our puppy, but also us, learn the skills and tools we need to set everyone up for success. With two young kids at home, getting the right training in place early was really important to us, and Grant has made the whole process feel so much…

Reasonable priceDog training
Abigail3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I can’t recommend Grant highly enough! When I first started working with him, my dog struggled with a lot of reactivity/anxiety, alert barking, and pulling on the leash. I had worked with other trainers in the past and, despite my efforts, I had never been able to make lasting progress with these behaviors. Working…

Reasonable priceDog training
Alex1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant has helped us immensely with getting comfortable taking our 4 year old ultra-high-energy dog off-leash and taking her out with us in public. We weren't sure it would be possible given her curiosity and reactivity and were extremely nervous about it. Grant worked with us, was very adaptable to any hesitations…

Dog training
Suzanne10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I just got off my first call with Grant, and I just wanted to say how kind, professional, and informative he was. He took the time to understand the issues and make a clear and customized plan forward. I’m really hopeful that as a team we are going to help my anxious yorki 💗 we have our work cut out for us!

Dog training
Brayden2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant has been amazing so far. Within one phone call and lesson I've seen dramatic improvement with my puppy. Looking forward to more!

Dog training
John2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant is incredibly patient and focused on safety. He helped crate train our 3 month old rottweiler puppy and helped us learn to better focus her energy and attention. Hire with confidence!

Reasonable priceDog training
Barbara1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant is awesome, he trained my son and his husbands (Larry and Steve) dog Lucky. Lucky has never behaved better. I’m able to dog sit for them now with no issues. He is the sweet dog he was always meant to be. Thank you Grant!

Reasonable priceDog training
Nano7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and pricing is very fair for the level of service.

Great priceDog training
David12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I hired Grant right away after I completed his online form and hit sent! He called back within five minutes. We scheduled a time for him to meet my family and our Doberman puppy, Dasha within a few days. Grant is the best! He first said we needed to wait for Dasha to be six months. But he gave us several…

Dog training
Ben6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant is an excellent trainer. My dog and I have a far better relationship after getting help from Noble Dogs. If you care about your pet, you’ll take the time to learn Grant’s principles and train with them every day. This was an extremely positive experience, and my dog also loved seeing Grant whenever they…

Dog training
Kim1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

We had a great experience working with Grant at Noble Dogs! He helped us learn how to properly train our puppy, Roxy, and gave us the tools we needed to work on her basic walking manners and leash skills. Grant was patient, knowledgeable, and really took the time to explain not only what we should be doing, but…

Reasonable priceDog training
Layla2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Grant has helped me with my dog's reactivity which she has had for years. Getting down the basics and actually correcting the behavior, not just implementing more training. My dog has improved tremendously in only 2 months from barking and lunging to walking in heel calmly near another dog. Highly recommend Grant for people with dog reactivity!

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