Canine Learning Academy

Canine Learning Academy We are a Premier drop-off all day school for young puppies and adolescent dogs, focusing on helping pet parents with their pups in the most effective way.

We offer training for pet parents of dogs from 8weeks old to seniors. Coaching provided to help you set up your puppy success to working with a family that just brought home a dog that is reactive to people in the home. Enjoy a well-trained dog without interrupting your busy schedule. At Canine Learning Academy, we offer and believe in in-home dog training but we also believe in real-world dog tra

ining when your dog is ready. We work with people and dogs to form helping partnerships and enhance quality of life at both ends of the leash. We have a positive, motivation based approach to helping dogs and their people learn. We want what’s best for your dog. We use scientifically-proven, positive reinforcement methods to train your dog. We are proud to never use fear, pain, or force. We believe that training should be fun, humane, and effective; that’s why we’re a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP).

June Enrichment Challenge is here!As we close out the month of May, we wanted to share a variety of summer enrichment id...
05/29/2026

June Enrichment Challenge is here!

As we close out the month of May, we wanted to share a variety of summer enrichment ideas you can try at home. Summer is the perfect time to keep your dog’s brain and body active in fun, simple ways. Enrichment does not have to be complicated. Small daily activities can help your dog build confidence, practice problem solving, use their natural instincts, and settle more easily throughout the day.

This month’s challenge includes:
1. Frozen food puzzles
2. Backyard scent searches
3. New surface exploration
4. Name that toy
5. Shady training sessions
6. Cardboard box games
7. Calm observation
8. Water play introductions
9. Treat scatter resets
10. Trick of the week

Enrichment is not just about tiring your dog out. It helps your dog think, problem solve, gain confidence, and practice calm behavior.

Try the challenge and tag us in your photos so we can celebrate your dog’s progress!

Want help choosing the right enrichment activities for your dog? Call or text 949-849-3885 to learn more about our All-Day School & training programs.

Canine Learning Academy
More than training. It’s a lifestyle.

05/28/2026

Brotherly love

Meet Hercules and Titan, two brothers learning and growing together at Canine Learning Academy.

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter is not always the easiest path. Littermates can become overly dependent on one another, struggle with confidence independently, and have a harder time developing important life skills on their own.

That does not mean it cannot be done thoughtfully and successfully.

When raising littermates, it is especially important to create opportunities for individual learning, confidence building, training sessions, rest, and one on one experiences separate from each other. Helping each puppy build their own relationship with the world, and with their family, can make a huge difference long term.

We are so excited to support Hercules and Titan on their journey together while also helping them grow into thoughtful, confident individuals.

And fun fact… we currently have another set of brothers from the same litter in school too.

Need support raising siblings or navigating puppyhood with your dogs? We are here to help every step of the way.

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

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05/27/2026

Do you have a new puppy at home?

This is Bodhi, one of our puppy students enrolled in our All Day School program.

At All Day School, we support puppies and their families through the early stages of learning and development with thoughtful guidance, structure, and force free training.

Bodhi’s school days include training, practicing foundational skills, enrichment, confidence building, socialization, play, and rest throughout the day because puppies need opportunities to learn, explore, recover, and relax too.

Through real life learning and positive experiences, puppies begin building the skills that help them grow into thoughtful, confident family dogs.

We also offer additional programs and support to help guide dogs and their families through every stage of development, including the teenage and adolescent phases that can often feel overwhelming for pet parents.

Every dog learns at their own pace, and we are here to help support that process one thoughtful repetition at a time.

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

05/27/2026

This kind of calm behavior does not happen by accident

Dogs are not automatically comfortable relaxing around crowds, movement, sounds, and distractions. These skills are built gradually through thoughtful training, positive experiences, and real life practice.

At Canine Learning Academy, we focus on helping dogs build confidence at their own pace through support, structure, and positive reinforcement so they can learn how to navigate the world more comfortably and successfully.

These moments may look simple, but they are the result of relationship building, foundation skills, and many small successful experiences over time.

What real life skill are you currently working on with your dog?

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.Memorial Da...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is a reminder to slow down, reflect with gratitude, and appreciate the freedoms and moments we get to share with the people, families, and dogs we love most. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Canine Learning Academy, we are sending love, gratitude, and remembrance to the heroes and families whose sacrifice made those moments possible.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Real life skills are built one experience at a timeField trips give dogs opportunities to practice real life skills, bui...
05/23/2026

Real life skills are built one experience at a time

Field trips give dogs opportunities to practice real life skills, build confidence, and learn how to navigate the world in a safe, supportive way. We love getting to watch students like Mabel and Tucker learn and explore together.

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

05/22/2026

Training should feel collaborative, not confrontational

Two toy trade is a positive reinforcement training game that teaches dogs to willingly let go of one toy in exchange for another. Instead of forcing a release, dogs learn that disengaging and re engaging with their handler leads to another safe, rewarding, and fun experience.

This type of play can help support engagement, focus, impulse control, and cooperation while also giving dogs an appropriate outlet for natural instincts like chasing, tugging, and interacting with toys.

For many dogs, interactive games like this also help strengthen the relationship with their handler because learning becomes something collaborative and enjoyable rather than frustrating or stressful.

At Canine Learning Academy, we believe training should help dogs feel safe, motivated, and excited to learn. Through positive reinforcement, play based learning, and real life skill development, we focus on building thoughtful, confident dogs and strong relationships with their families.

Have you ever tried two toy trade with your dog?

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

05/21/2026

Your dog’s brain needs exercise too

Sniffing activities like this give dogs an opportunity to engage with their natural instincts through searching, exploring, and problem solving in a rewarding way.

These types of activities can help support confidence, focus, emotional wellness, and thoughtful engagement with the environment around them.

The best part is that activities like this can be easy to recreate at home using safe household objects, treats, toys, towels, boxes, or cones.

At Canine Learning Academy, we believe learning is about more than obedience. Through enrichment, positive reinforcement, and real life experiences, we help support the whole dog both emotionally and behaviorally.

What kinds of activities does your dog enjoy most?

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

05/19/2026

Do you have a teenage dog? This is a must read…

Lucy is not “too much.”

She is a smart teenage Boxer who is still learning how to read social cues, manage big feelings, and ask for what she needs, whether that is space, attention, or help from her person.

Like many adolescent dogs, Lucy can get distracted when she sees other dogs. Her energy is often misunderstood as reactivity, when really, she is a learner who needs the right setup to succeed.

In this video, Lucy is practicing place training and settling on her mat outside in a public environment. We are not forcing her to learn while she is over threshold. We are helping her find the right environment, the right distance, and the right support so learning can actually happen.

At Canine Learning Academy, we believe learning should be fun, clear, and confidence building. We meet each dog where they are, then help them grow from there.

Teenage dogs are not broken. They are developing.

And with thoughtful training, they can become calm, confident dogs who know how to navigate the real world.

Your dog’s week could look like thisThis week at Canine Learning Academy included puppies learning how to safely explore...
05/16/2026

Your dog’s week could look like this

This week at Canine Learning Academy included puppies learning how to safely explore the world, adolescent dogs practicing real life skills, thoughtful socialization, enrichment, structured rest, confidence building, play, field trips, and supportive guidance every step of the way.

No intimidation. No pain. No fear.

Just clear communication, thoughtful setups, positive reinforcement, and dogs learning that training can feel safe, engaging, and rewarding.

We believe there is a better way to raise and train dogs. One that focuses on emotional development, relationship building, and preparing dogs for real life without using fear or force.

At Canine Learning Academy, our All Day School programs are designed to support the whole dog through structure, enrichment, real world experiences, and force free training tailored to each individual student.

Whether you have a brand new puppy or an adolescent dog who needs more guidance and support, we are here to help you raise a calm, confident dog you can truly enjoy life with.

Want to learn more about our programs?

Text us at 949-849-3885 or visit the link in our bio to learn more about our programs.

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18582 Beach Boulevard Suite 1
Huntington Beach, CA
92648

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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+19498493885

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