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Canine Learning Academy-certified professional pet training and behavior consulting uses only the most humane and effective training methods. Your dog will love training, and you'll get the results you need. We use scientifically proven, positive reinforcement methods to train your dog.
POSITIVE BOARD & TRAIN
We understand life and its challenges — between work, school, kids, homework, family, friends, and other commitments, it’s hard to find time to learn to train a puppy. Our certified, experienced trainer will help you make the best of your puppy’s critical learning time and spend dedicated time with your puppy to get the training results for you in a fraction of the time and will provide continued help and support for stronger, lasting results.
You wouldn’t hire a lawyer to learn to argue your case and neither would you hire a mechanic to learn to fix your car’s engine. Why hire a trainer to learn how to train your puppy? Leave it to a certified professional to assist you in achieving your doggie goals, while you focus on other critical things in your life.
We only do Board & Train for a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure that your puppy gets individualized care and attention, multiple training sessions and field trips in a day combined with adequate playtime. Our Positive Puppy Board & Train program is designed to focus on puppy-appropriate socialization, problem prevention, grooming, handling, and of course, foundational manners. This involves multiple training sessions, field trips in a day combined with adequate play time, individualized care and attention, and more.
Board & Train’s Signature Program is for 20 days but other customized plans are available
What makes your program different?
As always our methods are 100% force free and positive reinforcement based! Unlike other boarding and training programs out there, we will not put a shock collar on your dog, EVER! We get results by teaching your dog what you’d like them to do and make those things what your dog wants to do! So not only is your furry friend a well-behaved pup, but they are loving every minute of it! It’s a win-win!
Camp is all about play, enrichment, and socialization—think agility, play, walks, bubbles, dog pits and field trips, schedule your pup up for our Camp. Camp includes: Off leash play, Field trips, Group training games , Tricks, Weekly Themed Enrichment
Pricing:
$85 daily rate
$75/ day for 10 sessions ($750)
$65/day when you purchase 20 sessions ($1300)
Drop off for Camp: 6:30am-9am sharp!
Pick up for Camp: 4:00pm-6:00pm sharp!
Prep School- All Day School for Adolescent Dogs $165.00
The all-day school for puppies over 20 weeks up to dogs that are 2 years old, is great for families that want to continue their foundation skills in the real world.
When your puppy hits Adolescence, a lot fo new problems can surface, and it can be a little overwhelming if not defeating. Continued training, socialization (done right) and management can help keep your dog on track. In no time, your dog will learn to walk calmly with you to the farmers market, lounge peacefully beside your chair at an outdoor restaurant, and greet your friends politely with all four paws on the ground!
Training a dog to be confident and obedient in public takes a lot of practice, so our Prep School is perfect!
Requirements:
- Approved by Onboarding Staff ( Assessment and 2 day test)
- Dog must be fully vaccinated
- Able to be confined to wait their turn
- No reactivity toward humans
Daily school instruction is Monday- Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Early drop off (6:30 am) and Pick up (4:00-6:00pm) is available (no extra cost)
We offer Taxi service to the local community (extra charge)
Training and socialization for young puppies are critical for their healthy development.
- The puppy must be between 8-20 weeks old to be eligible for enrollment.
- Puppy is required to have a minimum of one set of distemper and parvo vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a bordetella vaccine. They should be kept up to date throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations is required.
- Each school term is a total of 12 weeks (we off part-time or full-time)
Daily school instruction is Monday, – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
You may drop off your dog for early homeroom to get the wiggles out as Early as 6:30am and Pick up your puppy from as early as 4 pm-6:00 pm.
Option to use our taxi service (Included in some programs)
Canine Good Citizen is a title your dog can earn. It can help lay the foundation for your dog to become a well-respected and welcoming community member.
This class will prepare you for real-world challenges such as passing other dogs on leash, saying hello to strangers politely, settling in place, walking on a loose leash, ignoring distractions, and more.
Graduate with Honors by passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test post-graduation!
Join us at our Huntington Beach facility for supervised play time for your pup and yappy hour for the humans! Participants must pass a temperament test to join group play dates.
Thursday at 6:00-6:45p PST - puppies under 25lbs (1st & 3rd)
Thursdays at 6:00-6:45p PST - puppies 26-40 lbs (2nd)
Do you and your dog need a little refresher to get ready for the Holidays?
This class is for dog-friendly and people-friendly dogs who are already familiar with the basics and want to get ready for the Holidays!
WHAT WE WILL COVER
Setting your dog up for success before guests arrive.
When to use management to prevent unwanted behaviors.
Politely greeting guests (no jumping!) in your home (or how to help your dog get space if they are shy).
Go to settle mat/bed and "stay".
"Leave it!"
A fun trick to show off!
5 series class- Giving Your Dog Choice and Control can improve a dog's quality of life - and your relationship with that dog. Force-free dog training emerged as a movement more than two decades ago and continues to grow in popularity and availability. Some segments of the dog world – groomers, shelter staff, and veterinary hospital workers – were slower to embrace cooperative care, but this is now changing rapidly. Fear Free offers educational opportunities and certification for dog trainers and groomers, with plans to add dog walkers, pet sitters, and more in the near future. The organization also makes Fear Free information available to pet owners and shelter workers at no cost. All dog owners need to perform basic husbandry tasks on their dogs at some point – pull burrs out of the dog’s coat, examine and clean a wound, administer eye drops, clean ears, brush teeth, and so on. To gain their dogs’ willing participation in these tasks, Jones recommends that, first, dog owners teach their dogs some basic behaviors for cooperative care – skills that will ease your way through almost any dog-care procedures that owners are likely to face. “10 Essentials” for cooperative care are:
1) Chin Rest (or Bucket Game)
2) Lie on Side
3) Restraint
4) Wear a Muzzle
5) Foot Handling
6) Mouth Handling
7) Taking Medication
8) Injection or Blood Draw
9) Eye Exam
10) Ear Exam
Every Monday at 1:00 pm, July 10-31
Off-leash obedience is one of the most advanced skills in dog training.
In this class, you will learn all about Boundary training with a final field trip to San Diego to an off-leash park.
Having great off-leash obedience lets you and your dog enjoy nature together. This can be incredibly good for relaxing stressed-out dogs (and people) and is extremely enriching.
Letting your dog sniff and roam is one of the biggest (free) things you can do to improve his life – if you do it well.
In this 4 class series, you’ll be using a long line for training and have an opportunity (if ready) to be invited to an off-leash park in San Diego with trainers Yo & Julie.
AKC Rally® is all about teamwork. You and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace. You move him through a course with signs where he performs different exercises. The courses are designed by the Rally judge (10-20 signs per course, depending on the class level) that include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc.
Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. While touching isn’t allowed, you can use verbal Cues, clap your hands, pat your legs and use hand signals to praise and encourage your dog.
Both purebred and mixed-breed dogs are welcome to participate in Rally, making it an inclusive sport for all dog breeds
Looking for another pet-friendly activity to do with your canine companion? Kayaking can be a great way to spend time with your dog while doing something you both love - exploring the great outdoors.
With summer right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to bring your pup on an adventure off the beaten path. With some considerations, training, and preparation, taking a dog on a kayak is easier than you think.
Meet at OC Paddlesport for a fun day of kayaking.
Lights, Camera, Actions! Acting Class for Dogs $65.00
Acting Classes for Dogs! 3 weeks Series- $150
This series of classes will be about teaching your dog behaviors needed for print ads, commercials, TV shows, and movies. Once your dog reaches a certain level of proficiency, my agent will come, take photos and put you in her database for future jobs! The behaviors listed below are just a small taste of what you and your dog will learn! In addition to the behaviors learned, distraction training will also be addressed (walking on city streets, up elevators, in crowded rooms with millions of people and cameras). Flexibility and training on the fly are also part of these classes.
Manners 1: Foundation & Life Skills for Adolescence $300.00
This engaging three-class series, "Manners 1: Foundation & Life Skills," is specifically designed for adolescent dogs, addressing the unique challenges of this energetic and often challenging stage. The course focuses on essential manners and life skills through fun, play-based activities and practical training games.
Using positive reinforcement techniques, we will guide you in managing common behaviors like chewing, jumping, and leash pulling. Strengthen your bond with your dog and build a strong foundation for future training success in this dynamic program tailored for spirited young canines.
Manners 2: Building on Foundation & Life Skills $60.00
This class is a 4-week group class designed to take your dog's training to the next level while empowering you to become the best trainer for your dog. In this class we build upon the foundational skills established in Class 1. In this 4 series class, we focus on increasing duration and distance, and adding distractions to your dog's repertoire of behaviors.
Building upon the behaviors mastered in Class 1, we refine your dog's abilities to maintain positions for longer periods, respond reliably at greater distances, and remain focused amidst various distractions. From navigating busy environments to responding to commands amidst enticing stimuli, our goal is to equip you and your canine companion with the skills needed to thrive in real-world scenarios.
Through continued relationship-building exercises, we deepen the bond between you and your dog, fostering trust, respect, and effective communication. Whether it's mastering off-leash or navigating complex social situations, Class 2 provides the tools and guidance to navigate the challenges of everyday life with confidence and ease.
To participate in Foundation & Life Skills Class 2, we recommend prior completion of Class 1 or equivalent training experience, ensuring a solid foundation to build upon. Additionally, dogs should be comfortable with the presence of other canines and demonstrate appropriate behavior in group settings.
Description: This class offers continuous open enrollment and serves as an advanced developmental course for dogs that have completed Manners 1 & 2. Designed to refine and elevate your dog's skills, each session covers various topics, allowing each team to work at their own pace. The primary focus is on preparing your dog to work on their skills in the real world. You will learn to become the very best handler you can for your dog, while your dog learns to master their core skills.
Join us for dynamic and engaging classes where we fine-tune essential behaviors and introduce fun games to reinforce these skills. This class is geared towards real-world preparation, tackling challenges that will occur as your dog goes through the stages of adolescence. such as calmly passing other dogs on a leash, greeting strangers politely, settling quietly in busy environments, walking nicely on a loose leash, and ignoring various distractions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your dog's manners, ensuring they can handle everyday situations confidently and gracefully.
3- Series Virtual class
Muzzles are a fantastic tool to help keep dogs and people safe.
The Muzzle Up Virtual Class! This class will help teach you all about muzzles, their proper use, and how to encourage your dog to wear one happily.
Did you know that dogs wear muzzles for all sorts of reasons?
Dogs might wear muzzles because:
He eats rocks, socks, or other non-food items that can be toxic or cause expensive and life-threatening surgeries.
She is nervous of other dogs, and the muzzle helps keep everyone safe during off-leash hiking or on-leash walks.
The muzzle works as a cue to tell other owners to give the dog some space.
The owner wants to teach their dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle in case the dog must wear one someday at the vet's office.
Though it may seem daunting, it is absolutely possible to train your dog to enjoy wearing a muzzle.
Have you completed the Intro to Canine Parkour course and are ready for more? Excellent! This class series will be fun for teams with the foundation parkour skills. Class focus is adding movements and sequences. Grow your teamwork while mastering new challenges.
Are you and your dog looking for a fun new adventure? Welcome to In-Person Canine Parkour, sometimes called "urban agility"! This exciting dog sport is all about moving through your environment by navigating over, under, and between obstacles you find around you. Perfect for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, Canine Parkour adapts to your team's skill level, making it an excellent way to boost your dog's confidence, build strength, and enhance your bond. Plus, it turns ordinary walks into extraordinary adventures! In this class, you'll learn how to safely guide your dog through various parkour challenges while having a blast together. Whether you're jumping over objects, weaving between poles, or crawling under benches, you'll both enjoy the thrill of mastering new skills. Our classes are designed for dogs aged 5 months and older and include 6 sessions, each lasting 50 minutes.
Paws in Public Group Class (Field Trip Class)
Turn everyday outings into extraordinary training opportunities.
Take your dog’s skills beyond the classroom and into the real world! Paws in Public is designed for dogs 6 months and older who are enrolled in or have graduated from Canine Learning Academy. In this class, we practice manners and obedience in pet-friendly community locations like Bella Terra, Pacific City, Huntington Beach Central Park, and more.
Each outing is a new adventure where your dog learns to:
Walk politely on leash around people, pets, and distractions
Hold focus even with new sights, sounds, and smells
Settle calmly at outdoor cafés or while you shop
Practice polite greetings and real-world manners
Build confidence in busy, public environments
With guidance from our certified trainers, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to enjoy outings with your dog while reinforcing the skills that matter most in everyday life.
Ideal for: Dogs who have mastered the basics and are ready for the next challenge—learning to stay reliable, calm, and well-mannered no matter where life takes them.
Six-Week Class Series for puppies under 20 weeks of age. You'll get weekly practice homework and online video resources. Puppy Kindergarten is an open-enrollment class designed for puppies who are in their socialization windows. This class provides safe off-leash playtime opportunities and kickstarts training with age-appropriate exercises. This class focuses on confidence-building and engagement through fun and easy training games, and will set you and your puppy up for the smoothest adolescence possible.
Requirements:
Your dog must be under 20 weeks of age.
Your dog should be comfortable with other dogs within 6 feet of them. Excessive barking is not suitable for a group class.
If your dog has a history of barking at dogs on leash, growling, or has bitten another dog, please contact us about private training.
Rowdy Rover Group Class
This comprehensive class is ideal for pet parents dealing with adolescent dogs exhibiting reactive or rowdy behavior. Whether your dog is struggling with outbursts or reacting negatively to other dogs or people, our program provides the tools and support you need.
What You'll Learn:
Understanding Adolescent and Reactive Behavior: Discover the roots of challenging behaviors and learn how to effectively respond to your dog's needs.
Effective Management Strategies: Implement techniques to decrease outbursts and barking during walks and at home, promoting calmer interactions.
Enrichment Plans: Explore enrichment strategies that go beyond regular walks, ensuring your dog receives the mental, physical, and social stimulation they need.
Safety Protocols: Develop a safety plan tailored for you, your family, and your dog to ensure everyone's wellbeing.
Body Language Skills: Become proficient in canine body language to enhance communication and understanding with your dog.
Pattern Games and Thresholds: Use pattern games to navigate uncertainty and learn to recognize and manage your dog's thresholds during challenging situations.
Relaxation Techniques: Master techniques to help your dog relax and decompress in stressful environments.
Desensitization and Counterconditioning: Apply scientifically-backed methods to change your dog’s emotional responses to triggers, reducing reactive episodes.
Join our Rowdy Rover Class to gain confidence and skills, ensuring a happier and more harmonious life with your spirited or reactive dog.
Rowdy Rover Group Class This comprehensive class is ideal for pet parents dealing with adolescent dogs exhibiting reactive or rowdy behavior. Whether your dog is struggling with outbursts or reacting negatively to other dogs or people, our program provides the tools and support you need.
What You'll Learn: Understanding Adolescent and Reactive Behavior: Discover the roots of challenging behaviors and learn how to effectively respond to your dog's needs. Effective Management Strategies: Implement techniques to decrease outbursts and barking during walks and at home, promoting calmer interactions. Enrichment Plans: Explore enrichment strategies that go beyond regular walks, ensuring your dog receives the mental, physical, and social stimulation they need. Safety Protocols: Develop a safety plan tailored for you, your family, and your dog to ensure everyone's wellbeing. Body Language Skills: Become proficient in canine body language to enhance communication and understanding with your dog. Pattern Games and Thresholds: Use pattern games to navigate uncertainty and learn to recognize and manage your dog's thresholds during challenging situations. Relaxation Techniques: Master techniques to help your dog relax and decompress in stressful environments. Desensitization and Counterconditioning: Apply scientifically-backed methods to change your dog’s emotional responses to triggers, reducing reactive episodes. Join our Rowdy Rover Class to gain confidence and skills, ensuring a happier and more harmonious life with your spirited or reactive dog.
Agility 2: Advanced agility training emphasizes footwork and off-leash control to get you ready for agility competition. In this class, agility coursework and precision are emphasized. In this advanced class we focus on handling and coursework encompassing all obstacles. Speed, attention to detail, and smooth progression through transitions will be emphasized.
Agility is an exciting dog sport where dogs learn to cross over, crawl through, and climb over obstacles such as tunnels, jumps, and weave poles. This class is for everyone looking to spend some fun time with their dogs and/or looking to compete. Agility 1 class is Designed for the dog with basic obedience training but no agility experience, you and your dog will learn the basics of obstacle management, development of control and confidence. This agility training series will help your dog develop more control and fluidity and begin to learn agility coursework and footwork. We’ll also troubleshoot some of the more pesky agility obstacles to develop speed.
Dogs love this stuff and don't even realize it's training! These classes are also great for owners wanting to gain better off-leash trust with their dogs. This is an all-breed and mixed-breed sport. Agility satisfies the needs of high-energy dogs and builds confidence in shy dogs.
An experienced agility teacher runs our Program. Agility -1 is a basic class for anyone - including brand-new students! We focus on the skills that will build a team between you and your dog, whether you decide to compete at the highest level or decide you just want to do it for fun.
Class Requirements:
Must be non-aggressive, have a 5-second sit/stay, and come when called
Dogs must be at least 4 months of age and in good health
Any dog that shows a lack of control or reactivity will be required to complete Manners classes before rejoining the class
6 students per agility class
Foundation through Competition
Private instruction available
This Class is open enrollment.
60-minute in-person Topic Class. Does your dog know the basics, but needs some polishing? Maybe you would like to work on your dog’s confidence or the number of distractions your dog can handle? Or is your dog the class clown and needs to learn to settle down?
Our Settle & Chill class is for the dog that already knows the basics but needs to work on team building, foundation skills, distance work, and distraction. Students in this class will work on strengthening their dog’s focus, perfecting understanding, increasing self-control, and teaching a dog to self-soothe.
Settle & Chill is a 3 lesson “series” class scheduled 1 day a week over a 3-week period.
Mat training, also known as place training or stationing, can be used to teach dogs:
- not to counter surf
- not to jump on guests
- not to beg while we eat at the table
- how to wait and/or stay
- how to settle or relax at home and in public
Let us show you how easy it can be!
Surviving Adolescence for Students! You’ve gone through the basics, your dog has some great foundation skills, and you’re starting to do some training outside in the real world. Then...BAM! Adolescence has kicked in and now your dog is regressing a little bit. Perhaps he isn’t recalling as well or seems to be ignoring your directions. OR maybe you’ve mastered some basics and now you want to pave the way for your dog to become the companion that can go anywhere - chilling in public, walking in the real world, and unleashing your reliable recall. This is an advanced class tailored to the adolescent age group.
Class is offered both virtually and in-person; Open enrollment (start anytime)
Topic Class for 55 minutes
Teaching the foundations of coming when called is critical to your dog’s safety. Coming when called is not just saying a cue; the dog comes running. This class will incorporate relationship-building games and foundation manners to build the best recall. This class is not appropriate for dogs with issues barking on a leash. Your dog must be able to work in a classroom setting with other dogs.
Empowering you with simple-to-learn tricks you can implement that will build an unbreakable bond with your dog and enable you both to have the time of your life together!
Dog trick training is a fantastic way to learn to communicate, have more fun, and build a stronger relationship with your dog. This is our Advanced Trick Training class, where you'll approximately
6-8 advanced and expert tricks per class. You'll have a live coach who is an expert in trick training. After each class, you also get a video and handout to support your learning.
Dive into the exciting world of trick training with our Trick Training Extravaganza, available in person. This class offers a fun and engaging way to learn over 30 novice to intermediate tricks that will not only amuse but also help strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Each trick is taught in a simple and enjoyable manner, making it easy to boost your dog's confidence and your own skills in training. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to earn official AKC Trick Dog Titles, adding a rewarding aspect to your training journey.
Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting out, our class is designed to spark your passion for teaching and transform the way you interact with your dog, making every trick a delightful learning opportunity. Join us for a session filled with laughter, learning, and a lot of applause as we make every trick a fun experience for you and your dog!
Teaching your dog tricks is a rewarding experience for both you and your dog. There’s no right or wrong — only a whole bunch of fun! Trick Training can help build a better relationship and stronger bond with your dog.
You’ll have fun with your dog in this weekly live class as you learn at least 5 new tricks each week. Our Virtual class skills include (Novice and Intermediate Tricks): Wave, Take a Bow, Hoops, Spin, Crawl, Paws up, Sit Pretty, Fetch and drop in hand, Roll over, Which hand, Roll out the Carpet, Bang! (play dead), Pull, Leg Weave, Figure 8, Dance, Hold, And Much More! Including detailed practice assignments, a recording of the class, and emailed handouts provided after each class.
Canine Learning Academy can help you earn your Trick Dog Titles through Do More With Your Dog or the AKC. There are four standard trick title levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert.
Different tricks are considered different levels of difficulty and so will apply to certain titles.
This is a fun class where we’ll teach dogs how to perform tricks that help you with everyday chores! Teaching your dog to do useful tricks will be cute and provide mental stimulation, brain games, and physical exercise for your little helper.
Dogs will learn how to turn on and off lights, put their toys away, open and close doors, and many more skills.
This is an excellent class for busy dogs or future service dogs!
Walk With Me Topic Class (in-person Huntington Beach) $60.00
75-minute topic class. Do you walk your dog, or does your dog walk you? Walking your dog should be a joy, not a struggle. This workshop is for you if your dog pulls, lunges, leaps, barks, or squirms on a leash. We’ll focus on teaching your dog walking position training through distraction, mastering the environment, trouble shooting, and more!
Important: This class is unsuitable for a dog that barks at other dogs. If you’re unsure if your dog is appropriate for this class, please get in touch with us before enrolling.
