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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5/5We just finished the basic obedience class with our 9 month old puppy, and we had such an amazing experience at Kindred Spirits! Each class had lots of personal attention and focus on each dog/owner. We learned so much not only about training our dog, but also understanding their…Read full reviewClose full review
We just finished the basic obedience class with our 9 month old puppy, and we had such an amazing experience at Kindred Spirits! Each class had lots of personal attention and focus on each dog/owner. We learned so much not only about training our dog, but also understanding their behaviors and who they are as beings. Our dog is very skittish and nervous in new situations, and in just the six week period we saw such immense progress. The skills we learned in this class won't just help with his adolescence, but throughout his entire life. Also, to mention, Kate and Karin are so patient, helpful, and kind, they made it easy to look forward to class each week. I would recommend Kindred Spirits 100 times over, for all dogs and owners!
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Danielle Murray
5/5We had a wonderful experience at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center. Tanner made so much progress over the six weeks of training, and we are so grateful for the support and guidance we received.
Kate was an invaluable asset throughout the program. She gave clear examples, h…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a wonderful experience at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center. Tanner made so much progress over the six weeks of training, and we are so grateful for the support and guidance we received.
Kate was an invaluable asset throughout the program. She gave clear examples, helped us understand the challenges that came up, and always approached training with such positivity and patience. She made it easy to ease into the process by providing supplemental reading and exercises that gave us the fundamental tools we needed to keep building Tanner’s training at home.
Every class was truly a joy. I loved watching the other dogs and owners succeed, and it was so encouraging to see major progress from each dog and their family. Tanner will absolutely be continuing his training with Kate.
Karin was also such a pleasure to have in class, and we loved the adorable photos she took of all the pups. Everyone we met at Kindred Spirits was kind, understanding, and patient. Their ability to problem-solve, adjust, and customize each dog’s training based on where they were at was incredible.
We cannot recommend Kindred Spirits enough!
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Michelle Mazzocchi
5/5We had a very positive experience at Kindred Spirits and would recommend their training for dogs of all ages. Our dog just graduated from the basic obedience class. Kate and Karin were both wonderful and so patient with our pup. Each week we worked on new skills that were tailore…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a very positive experience at Kindred Spirits and would recommend their training for dogs of all ages. Our dog just graduated from the basic obedience class. Kate and Karin were both wonderful and so patient with our pup. Each week we worked on new skills that were tailored to meet each dog where they were. The class provided a safe space for our dog to overcome his fears and gave us the tools to continue to build on skills at home. We're looking forward to attending future drop in classes and will stay in touch. Thank you Kate & Karin!
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Ayla Randall
5/5
Great for first time doggie parents. Teaches the humans to be strategic about how to train your dog. Very kind group of people. Excited for next level and practical classes for practicing
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Michelle Barnes
5/5
Kate and her associates are true professionals. They help make the owners and puppies feel at home with their humor and practical, fun games; while training the pet parents more than the puppies. This was our second dog to go through Kate’s Kindred Spirits courses in a 7 year span… We have referred many friends to them over the years.
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