Professional Dog Training Schools in California

California has many city and state parks that are perfect to visit with your dog. However, in order to interact in a positive way with other dogs and dog owners, your pup must be properly trained. California is a strict liability state, meaning that if your dog causes injury to another person or dog, you will be held liable. Leash training and obedience training are essential. Group or private training at one of California's professional schools can help to end bad behavior patterns.

  1. Assertive K-9 Training

    • Assertive K-9 Training offers a variety of classes and programs to teach you and your dog to live in harmony. In-board training, private training and group classes are available. Class include puppy kindergarten, crash training courses, personal protection and show training. The certified trainers at Assertive K-9 Training have trained dogs since the 1980's. The school and trainers have been featured on National Geographic with Cesar Millan and are active in dog show competitions all over the country. The Assertive K-9 training school is in Riverside County, east of San Diego and conveniently located near Orange County.

      Assertive K-9 Training
      11111 Spanish Hills Dr.
      Corona, CA 92883
      951-277-0110
      assertivek-9training.com

    John's Natural Dog Training Company

    • The dog training program at John's Natural Dog Training Company uses a natural approach to dog training and handling-- without the use of fear, pain compliance or treats. Not even gentle leaders or clickers are used. Training dogs in this way will cultivate a dog's cooperative and loving nature, making it into an excellent companion. Group classes and private training are available. Group classes include puppy pre-school, beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, as well as CGC (AKG's Canine Good Citizen Program) training. John's Natural Dog Training Company is located in Escondido, just north of San Diego.

      John's Natural Dog Training Company
      PO Box 462047
      Escondido, CA 92046
      877-447-8597
      johnknowsdogs.com

    Dog Services Unlimited

    • Dog Services Unlimited has served Southern California dog owners since 1969. They offer a wide array of group classes for dogs at all training levels. Group classes include review/drill, multiple levels of obedience training, agility, flyball and frisbee classes. Puppy kindergarten and crash courses are also available. In-home dog training is available throughout Orange County, including Long Beach, Lakewood, Norwalk, Cerritos, Whittier, Pico Rivera and parts of the San Gabrial Valley. Trainers are also available in Corona and Riverside.

      Dog Services Unlimited
      12602 Willis Lane
      Santa Ana, CA 92705
      714-639-9057
      dogservicesunlimited.com

    California K-9 Academy

    • The California K-9 Academy has over 35 years of experience training dogs in California. Their facility offers a home-like ambiance, which is essential for making your dog feel comfortable and secure during his training. This is a strictly kenneled school, which means you will be leaving your dog here for the duration of its training. In addition to training, the Academy provides vaccines, spaying and neutering and other veterinary care. The California K-9 Academy also trains dogs for competitions and protection. The California K-9 Academy is located in the city of Burbank in Los Angeles County, California.

      California K-9 Academy
      111 W. Linden Avenue
      Burbank, CA 91502
      800-438-3647
      californiak9.com