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. We are proud never to use fear, pain, or force.
Training should be fun, humane, and practical; that's why we are Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP).
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!
Enrichment Dog Daycare, often referred to as Daycare 2.0, introduces a revolutionary approach to canine care. Unlike traditional daycare, enrichment daycare focuses on mental, physical, and emotional stimulation, ensuring a well-rounded experience for your dog. Here are some key distinctions between enrichment and traditional daycare:
Group Size: Enrichment Daycare opts for smaller groups, typically 5–10 dogs, allowing for more personalized attention and supervision.
Benefits: Enrichment activities are designed to reduce stress and anxiety, improve behavior, and strengthen the bond between the dog and its owner.
Mental Stimulation: Enrichment daycare provides a constant source of mental stimulation, including toys, fetch, obstacles, and new tricks to learn.
Ideally, your dog would play in one-on-one or very small group sessions with compatible play partners selected by a certified trainer who specializes in canine body language and behavior. Most dogs thrive on smaller or even one-on-one supervised play sessions. By being ultra-selective, a dog daycare facility should resemble a very well-balanced or private members-only club and hand-select dog play partners.
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 for an extra fee
Manners 1: Foundation & Life Skills for Adolescence (over 4 months old) $360.00
This is a dynamic 4-week class tailored to address the unique needs of rambunctious adolescent dogs!
Adolescence can be a challenging time for both dogs and their owners, which is why our class is specifically designed to provide guidance and support during this critical stage of development. Through a combination of play-based activities and simple training games, our goal is to strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion while teaching essential manners and life skills.
In Manners 1 you'll learn how to harness your teenager's boundless energy in a positive and productive way. From teaching basic foundational skills to addressing common adolescent behavior issues such as ignoring, chewing, jumping, and pulling on the leash, our experienced trainers will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to effectively manage your dog's behavior.
Each week, you'll participate in hands-on training exercises designed to reinforce good manners and instill valuable life skills in your adolescent dog. Through positive reinforcement and consistent guidance, you'll learn how to channel your dog's energy into constructive activities while strengthening your bond and fostering mutual respect.
Whether you're dealing with a mischievous chewer or a spirited jumper, "Manners 1" will empower you to overcome challenges and build a strong foundation for future training success. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey together and unlock your dog's full potential!
Don't let adolescence derail your training progress – enroll in "Manners 1: Foundation & Life Skills" today and set your adolescent dog up for a lifetime of good behavior and companionship.
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.
This class is an ongoing open enrollment practice and an advanced developmental class for dogs who have completed Manners 1 & 2 Classes. Each class covers various topics, and each team member can work independently.
In this class we practice skills to help your dog pass and excel as a Canine Good Citizen.
Join us for a fun and intense time working with our dogs, fine-tuning skills, and playing games while practicing our skills.
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!
Orientation (Virtual or in-person) without dog $0.00
This 30-minute session allows you to get familiar with Canine Learning Academy without your dog! We will orient you to our facility and policies, get all of the details in order, and we will cover some basics such as loading a clicker. Orientation is a requirement before taking any of our training classes or training programs.
Six-Week Class Series for puppies under 20 weeks of age. You'll get weekly practice homework and online video resources. Puppy Kindergarten-1 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.
Six-Week Class Series for puppies under 20 weeks of age and have completed K-1. You'll get weekly practice homework and online video resources. Puppy Kindergarten-2 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 pattern games, and will set you and your puppy up for the smoothest adolescence possible.
Requirements:
Your dog must be under 20 weeks of age.
Completed Puppy K-1 or equivelent.
Your dog must 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 get in touch with us about private training.
Puppy Start Right Group Class (8-16 weeks) $200.00
The 4-week class is for Puppies between 8 and 16 weeks of age on the Start Date. These classes open-enrollment with flexible scheduling options so you can squeeze in as much socialization and training as possible while your puppy is young. This is a socialization class with weekly practice homework and online video resources. The class is ongoing, so you can begin as soon as your puppy can. The class is for four consecutive weeks, beginning with your first class.
The class focuses on building a solid foundation for a well-socialized adult dog who adjusts well to changes and new experiences. We cover potty training, play biting/mouthing, and chewing. To help your puppy handle vet visits quickly as an adult, we work each week on handling exercises with mock vet examinations and teach your puppy how to get on and off the scale willingly. We practice exercises that prevent behavioral problems such as resource guarding, separation anxiety, restraint and handling issues, etc. We also start laying a foundation for obedience behaviors; we teach sit, down, come, leave it, walking on a leash, drop it, and jumping up.
Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Puppy class is the single most important thing you can do to help your puppy reach his full potential.
The trainer must witness your puppy's vaccination records to start the first day of class.
Please note: There are no make-up sessions for missed classes. Notes are provided on the start date.
Payment must be made to secure your spot.
Refunds are not available if cancellation occurs within 72 hours of the class start.
For Current & Passed Students
Adventure Walk is a group walk for those dog owners who would love to enjoy the dog-friendly world together more!
Adventure walks are a bit different than a typical walk to give your dog physical exercise. These walks are more about helping your puppy or dog focus on proactive exposure — creating neutral and positive associations with different people, places, and things.
The adventure walk is a relaxed exploration of different environments, seeing other people and animals from a distance, and an opportunity to start building very simple (but very important) training foundations.
We will be working on holding our dogs to the highest social standards as we traverse around the Huntington-Long Beach Area together and enjoy all this area has to offer for its dog-owning community!
This meet-up will be held at various spots. Be sure to check the location when signing up.
First Sunday of each month
Drop in- (included for students) $Free.
Totally Reliable Recall - Come When Called Workshop $60.00
Topic Class for 75 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.
We offer this class FREE to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff. Please email and tell us where you work. We will provide a code to use at registration.
Trick 3- Advanced Tricks and Task Training (Virtual Class/ In-person) $50.00
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.
Class is every Saturday at 9:00 am PST; There is 8 working in-person spots and 10 virtual spots open
Tuesday at 11:00 am PST. Our Tricks for Treats dog training is a light-hearted class to teach you and your dog some fun show-off tricks like "rollover," "high five," "crawl," "stick 'em up," skateboarding, and much more. This class is only limited to your imagination and your patience. Teaching your dog tricks keeps their mind active and strengthens your relationship. Many tricks even have practical use!
