Coastal K9 Academy

Training goals

• Behavior consultation
  Program details

  Behavior modification targets challenging issues such as aggression, anxiety, reactivity, or destructive habits. This service identifies the root cause of behavioral problems and replaces them with calm, controlled responses using proven training methods. It is designed to bring lasting change, help

  This service targets unwanted behaviors such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity. It uses structured rehabilitation methods to replace negative behaviors with calm, controlled responses.

  Focuses on improving indoor behavior such as barking, jumping, and boundary respect, ensuring a peaceful household environment.

  Prepares dogs for calm and controlled veterinary visits.

  Ensures dogs remain calm during grooming sessions.

  Expert advice and evaluation session.

• Crate training
  Program details

  Teaches dogs to view crates as safe, comfortable spaces while preventing anxiety and destructive behaviors during confinement.

• House training
  Program details

  Guides puppies and adult dogs in developing consistent bathroom habits using structured schedules and reward-based reinforcement.

• Leash training
  Program details

  Loose leash walk training ensures your dog walks beside you without tension on the leash, creating a smooth and controlled walking experience. It emphasizes patience, focus, and proper leash etiquette so your dog learns to stay calm and attentive even in distracting environments.

  This service eliminates pulling, lunging, and inconsistent walking behavior. Dogs learn calm, structured walking patterns that make daily walks enjoyable and stress-free.

  A focused group class for dogs who pull or lose focus on leash, teaching loose-leash walking around real distractions.

  One-on-one work to stop leash pulling and teach calm, controlled walks on any leash or harness setup.

  Builds a rock-solid recall so your dog comes back reliably, even around distractions, parks, or the beach.

  Teaches dogs to walk politely on leash without pulling, lunging, or dragging their owner around.

• Obedience training
  Program details

  Designed for dogs of all ages, this program teaches fundamental commands like sit, stay, come, and heel. It improves communication between owner and dog, ensuring better control, discipline, and everyday behavior in home and public environments.

  This service refines obedience skills to a higher level, focusing on off-leash control, distraction handling, and precision commands. It transforms well-trained dogs into highly responsive companions in real-world situations.

  Trains dogs to calmly wait at doors without rushing or jumping, improving safety and household discipline.

  Teaches polite behavior such as greeting guests, waiting calmly, and avoiding unwanted habits.

  Reinforces previously learned commands and corrects regression.

  Builds obedience consistency in outdoor environments.

  Ongoing training to preserve behavior standards.

  Combines obedience and emotional control.

  Upgrades basic obedience to advanced level.

  Social learning environment where dogs improve obedience while interacting with others.

  For dogs who've completed the basics and are ready for off-leash-level reliability and distraction-proofing in a group setting.

  Private, in-person sessions built around your dog's specific behavior goals, with a trainer's full attention every session.

• Puppy training
  Program details

  Structured group sessions for puppies focused on socialization, basic manners, and building confidence around new dogs, people, and places.

  A 4-week puppy socialization and basic manners package, run in a small group setting.

• Recall training
  Program details

  This service ensures your dog returns immediately when called, even with distractions present. It strengthens safety and reliability in outdoor environments.

  Strengthens recall commands in highly distracting environments.

  Ensures immediate response in critical situations.

  A private training package focused entirely on building a dependable off-leash recall.

• Socialization
  Program details

  Exposes dogs to city environments, traffic, and crowds for adaptability.

  Puppies are exposed to controlled environments, people, and other dogs to build confidence and reduce fear-based behaviors later in life.

Behavior support

• Aggression training
  Program details

  Focused on dogs displaying aggressive tendencies, this program works to identify triggers and rebuild trust and control through structured correction and reinforcement methods.

  A structured program that addresses dog-to-dog and dog-to-human aggression using behavioral correction techniques and controlled exposure therapy.

  Addresses possessive behavior around food using desensitization techniques and controlled feeding exercises.

  Targets fear-based aggression and rebuilds confidence.

  Private sessions addressing reactivity toward people, dogs, or specific triggers, using a structured, balanced approach.

  A private training program for dogs with aggression or reactivity toward people, dogs, or specific triggers.

• Barking
• Fear and confidence
  Program details

  Helps anxious or fearful dogs build confidence through gradual exposure, trust-building exercises, and positive reinforcement strategies.

  Develops confidence in shy or insecure dogs through structured exposure and positive reinforcement exercises.

• Jumping up
• Reactivity training
  Program details

  Designed for dogs that overreact to stimuli such as other dogs, people, or noises, this program builds calm responses and emotional control.

  Stops barking or lunging at door activity.

• Resource guarding
  Program details

  Helps dogs overcome protective behavior over toys, food, or objects through trust-building and structured correction.

  Private training to safely reduce guarding behavior around food, toys, or spaces.

• Separation anxiety
  Program details

  Helps dogs cope with being alone by gradually building independence and emotional stability.

How training happens

• Board and train
  Program details

  This combined service offers both professional boarding care and structured training sessions during your dog’s stay. While your dog enjoys a safe and supervised environment, they also receive obedience and behavior work that reinforces discipline and improves overall manners. It is an effective way

  The board and train program is an immersive training experience where your dog stays with professional trainers for intensive daily sessions. This structured approach accelerates learning by reinforcing obedience, discipline, and behavior correction throughout the day. It is ideal for owners seeking

  Dogs stay in a structured training environment where professionals work on behavior correction, obedience, and discipline. This immersive approach accelerates learning and provides lasting results for busy owners.

  An extended board and train program focused on building reliable off-leash obedience and recall.

  A board and train program adapted for puppies — potty training, crate training, and early obedience.

  An intensive board and train program for dogs with more serious behavior issues like aggression or severe reactivity.

  A 1-week board and train program — your dog stays with our team for an immersive obedience foundation.

  A 2-week board and train program for dogs needing more time to build reliable, lasting obedience.

  A 3-4 week board and train program, our most immersive option for dogs with bigger behavior goals.

  A board and train program adapted for puppies — potty training, crate training, and early obedience, all in one stay.

  An extended board and train package focused on building reliable off-leash obedience and recall.

  An intensive board and train package for dogs with more serious behavior issues like aggression or severe reactivity.

• Day training
  Program details

  Day training allows your dog to receive professional instruction during the day and return home in the evening. This service focuses on consistent reinforcement of obedience and behavior goals in a controlled training environment. It is perfect for owners who want professional progress without full-

  The day training program is a structured plan where dogs attend regular training sessions throughout the week to build obedience, improve behavior, and develop better manners. Each session is designed to reinforce positive habits and gradually correct unwanted behaviors, creating steady and measurab

  Day training sessions concentrated on one specific issue like reactivity, pulling, or impulse control.

  Daytime structured training sessions for puppies, building good habits early without an overnight stay.

  A 1-week day training program — your dog comes in for structured, one-on-one sessions each day, no overnight stay.

  A 2-week day training program for dogs needing more repetition to lock in new behaviors.

  An ongoing monthly day training program for continued reinforcement after initial training.

  A day training package built for puppies, focused on early habits without an overnight stay.

• Group classes
  Program details

  A 4-week group obedience class package covering core commands and real-world manners practice alongside other dogs and owners.

  A single drop-in group class session — a low-commitment way to try group training before booking a full package.

• In-home training
  Program details

  Professional trainers work directly in your home environment to address real-life behavioral challenges.

• Pack walks
  Program details

  Transforms walks into disciplined training sessions that reinforce obedience and focus.

• Private training
  Program details

  Focused training sessions designed specifically for young puppies and early development stages.

  One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog’s unique needs and behavioral goals.

  One-on-one training sessions held at your home, working with your dog's real daily environment and routine.

  One private, one-on-one training session focused on your dog's specific goals.

  A 3-session private training package for owners who want ongoing one-on-one coaching on a specific issue.

  A 6-session private training package for dogs needing a longer runway to build reliable, lasting behavior change.

  A private lesson package built specifically for puppies — potty training, basic commands, and early socialization.

Dog age

• Adult dogs
• Puppies
  Program details

  This service builds the essential groundwork for young puppies by introducing structure, communication, and early obedience. It focuses on preventing future behavioral issues through guided routines, social exposure, and positive reinforcement techniques that help puppies grow into confident, well-m

  Guides puppies through critical developmental stages for long-term success.

  Reduces biting habits in young dogs through controlled correction.

• Senior dogs
  Program details

  Gentle, adapted training for older dogs, focused on manners, comfort, and safety rather than intensity.

Training level

• Advanced obedience
• Advanced training
• Beginner training
  Program details

  Builds foundational skills required for future service or support dog development.

Class options

• Drop-in classes
• Small classes

Support between sessions

• Follow-up support
• Personalized training plans
• Refresher training

Assistance and working dogs

• Protection training
  Program details

  Introduces controlled protection behaviors while maintaining obedience and handler safety.

  Refines protection skills for highly trained working dogs under expert supervision.

• Service dog training
• Therapy dog training
  Program details

  Prepares dogs for emotional support roles through calmness and obedience training.

Your dog’s background

• Multi-dog households
  Program details

  Helps manage behavior and harmony in homes with multiple dogs.

• Rescue dogs

Training approach

• Balanced training
• Positive reinforcement

Additional services

• Boarding
  Program details

  Dog boarding provides a safe, structured, and comfortable environment where your dog is cared for while you are away. Beyond basic supervision, this service ensures your dog maintains a healthy routine with proper feeding, exercise, and attention. It gives owners peace of mind knowing their dog is i

• Dog walking
  Program details

  Walks that reinforce obedience and leash discipline during real-world outings.

• Grooming

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