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Kind To Canines

Newport Beach, California

4.9/5· 36 Google reviews

About Kind To Canines

Dogs bring joy and love into our lives, but sometimes we need support to help our furry family members reach their full potential. Dan Atkinson is an experienced former veterinarian with years of experience helping dogs and their guardians establish communication, obedience, and trust. Boarding with us provides much more than a place for your pup to stay -- we actively train our residents and teach them to interact with one another in healthy ways. With expert behavior modification, in-home training, and grooming services, we're well-equipped to support your canine in any capacity. There's nothing we love more than building connections with each dog and seeing them transform.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

How training happens

  • Day training
  • In-home training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Grooming

Other listed services

View 9 additional details
  • Accredited Training
  • Boundary Training
  • Canines Dog Training
  • Dog Park
  • Dog Run
  • Heating And Air Conditioning
  • Kennel Training
  • Training Options
  • Training Your Dog

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 536 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Staff 4
  • Grooming 3
  • Boarding 2
  • Daycare 2
  • Puppy training 2
  • Training dogs 2

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36 collected reviews

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Valerie Gordon
5/5
Dan is phenomenal!!! I used him over 12 years ago to help me with my dog. Recently I hired him again for a puppy boot camp since my puppy was so out of control. I tried every single trick I knew and absolutely nothing worked. We called Dan our amazing dog trainer And in 5 days my…Read full reviewClose full review

Dan is phenomenal!!! I used him over 12 years ago to help me with my dog. Recently I hired him again for a puppy boot camp since my puppy was so out of control. I tried every single trick I knew and absolutely nothing worked. We called Dan our amazing dog trainer And in 5 days my puppy Lucas is a total new dog! People can't recognize him anymore. Thanks so much Dan for using your magic on my crazy boy. We're so grateful for you. We have a peaceful home again!!!!

Jeremiah Wisdom
5/5
We took my 3 year old blue nose pitbull to get some obedience training with Dan and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding! Dan is so patient with us and making sure we know exactly how to train our dog when we pick him up and he makes it really easy to understand. …Read full reviewClose full review

We took my 3 year old blue nose pitbull to get some obedience training with Dan and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding! Dan is so patient with us and making sure we know exactly how to train our dog when we pick him up and he makes it really easy to understand. I highly recommend that if you have a pup that needs a little bit (or alot of training like ours lol) that you go see Dan. I would happily refer any and everyone to him. We have seen massive improvements in our pitbull and look forward to whats to come!

V. Facey
4/5

Dan met with us and his program seems promising for boarding and training dogs.

Taylor Bullington
5/5
Dan is the best! All the staff is smiling and eager to help you. My puppy who is normally always underfoot and clingy, absolutely loves going to Dan's. It's one stop training, grooming, and daycare all in one. The facility is super clean and inviting. The dogs truly feel welcomed…Read full reviewClose full review

Dan is the best! All the staff is smiling and eager to help you. My puppy who is normally always underfoot and clingy, absolutely loves going to Dan's. It's one stop training, grooming, and daycare all in one. The facility is super clean and inviting. The dogs truly feel welcomed. Dan's advice on how to correct behavior is doable too. It's everyday liveable corrections. It's awesome!!! And they do boarding!! Truly check them out if you have a dog or puppy!!!

Chris Blanke
5/5

Great place . Had a meeting/evaluation with Dan. Great guy, great listener . We are out of his area but is will to help us with our two dogs

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