Looking for a dog trainer near you? We offer professional dog training classes in the Vista, California area designed to help dogs develop good manners, confidence, and focus so they can become welcome members of the family and the community. Our group dog training classes include Puppy Training (10–16 weeks), Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Therapy Dog preparation, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and Tricks classes. Training in a group setting helps dogs build social skills, gain confidence, and stay focused around real-life distractions. Just as importantly, training strengthens the communication, trust, and bond between dogs and their owners. A well-trained dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog helps create a calmer, more joyful home.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation and certification. Serving dog owners in Vista, Shadowridge, Carlsbad, and surrounding North County San Diego communities. · Listed price: $240.00
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Foundational dog training that teaches sit, down, stay, wait, loose leash walking, and focus. (And so much more!) Serving dog owners in Vista, Shadowridge, Carlsbad, and surrounding North County San Diego communities. · Listed price: $240.00
Puppy trainingProgram details
Training puppies 10-16 weeks focusing on socialization, confidence building, and basic skills and manners. Preparing puppies for the AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. evaluation and certification. Serving dog owners in Vista, Shadowridge, Carlsbad, and surrounding North County San Diego communities. · Listed price: $240.00
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Chewing
Counter surfing
Fear and confidence
Jumping up
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Group classesProgram details
Structured group classes help dogs learn to focus on their owners and help them gain good social skills around other dogs.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced trainingCustomer-reported
Beginner training
Class options
Drop-in classes
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Training for dogs working toward therapy and dog certification and public manners. Serving dog owners in Vista, Shadowridge, Carlsbad, and surrounding North County San Diego communities. · Listed price: $240.00
Dog sports
Trick training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Other listed services
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Advance Dog Training
Barking
Barking dogs
Basic Commands
Behavior Assesment
Behavior Consultant
Biting
Canine Body Language
Canine Education
Canine Learning
Canine Workshops
Dog Behavior and Training
Dog Handling
Dog Parents
Dog Training Programs
Dog Tricks
Dog biting prevention
Dogs jumping
Down
Find it
Fur Baby
Group walk training
Hand signals for dogs
In class dog training
Leash control
Leave it
Lessons And Training
Lure & Reward Training
Mouthing
Muzzle training
Nail trimming
No JumpTraining
No barking
Pet First Aid
Polite Greeting
Problem Prevention
Proper dog training
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
Security Dog
Sit
Skills classes
Speciality classes
Stay
Teaching your dog
Training equipment
Training help
Training my dog
Tricks trainingProgram details
Fun classes that teach dogs engaging tricks while building confidence and communication. · Listed price: $240.00
Unique Training
Verbal commands for dogs
Wait
Walk nicely on a leash
Weekly Classes
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5/5I highly recommend Kindred Spirits Education Center. A few weeks ago, my maltipoo puppy Poppy and I completed the 6-week puppy class, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The socialization opportunities provided during the program helped transform Poppy from a shy little …Read full reviewClose full review
I highly recommend Kindred Spirits Education Center. A few weeks ago, my maltipoo puppy Poppy and I completed the 6-week puppy class, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The socialization opportunities provided during the program helped transform Poppy from a shy little girl around the other puppies into an interactive, and playful companion.
It was truly heartwarming to watch Poppy and her classmates grow and develop week after week. Kate, Karin, and the entire team of assistants create a positive, supportive learning environment and have an exceptional teaching approach. Their passion for helping dogs and their owners succeed is evident, and it is clear that they genuinely care about every dog in their program.
I was referred to Kindred Spirits by a friend who had enrolled several of her dogs there, and I am so grateful we decided to attend. Poppy and I will soon be starting the Basic Obedience program, and with Kate’s guidance, I am confident Poppy is on the right path to becoming a well-mannered and wonderful dog.
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Anne Vaughan
5/5
We had a wonderful experience at Kindred Spirits with Kate, the trainer! She is very knowledgeable and an experienced trainer. We got lots of personalized help with training our Yorkie!
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Will Robbins
5/5We adopted a 7-month-old, 45-pound Husky mix, and after my wife was pulled to the ground while walking her, we knew it was time to get some professional training.
After reviewing all of the referrals provided by SPOT Rescue, we chose Kindred Spirits, and we’re so glad we did. Th…Read full reviewClose full review
We adopted a 7-month-old, 45-pound Husky mix, and after my wife was pulled to the ground while walking her, we knew it was time to get some professional training.
After reviewing all of the referrals provided by SPOT Rescue, we chose Kindred Spirits, and we’re so glad we did. The experience was absolutely worth it. They didn’t just train our teenage pup—they taught us how to work with her, communicate with her, and reinforce the right behaviors at home.
Each week, we were given homework that helped us practice what we learned and prepare for the next class. In just six weeks, we’ve seen a huge difference in her behavior and in our confidence handling her.
The best part is that they gave us the tools and knowledge to continue working with her long after the classes ended. We would highly recommend Kindred Spirits to anyone looking for dog training that really involves and educates the owners, too.
Look at the eye contact.
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Janette Larson
5/5
We rescued a dog from Baja who was anxious, reactive, and going through a "teenage rebellious" stage. So, we were super fortunate to find Kindred Spirits classes! Kate checks in one-on-one with everyone in the class and is an amazing resource for all the unique questions that come up with individual dogs.
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Amy Park
5/5My unruly puppy and I made great strides with the Basic Obedience class led by Kate. Kate (and Karin as support) are a fantastic team. Everything shared, even time observing 1-1 with the other classpups was informative. The follow up emails after each class are a great summary of…Read full reviewClose full review
My unruly puppy and I made great strides with the Basic Obedience class led by Kate. Kate (and Karin as support) are a fantastic team. Everything shared, even time observing 1-1 with the other classpups was informative. The follow up emails after each class are a great summary of the learnings and reminders of how to keep the training ongoing at home. And I will always think of you when I say "Oh Dear" and "Yip"!
Thank you Kate & Kindred Spirits!
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