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Crafty Canine Club

Poway, California

5/5· 121 Google reviews

About Crafty Canine Club

At Crafty Canine Club, we are committed to each owner that comes to us for assistance. We believe that every dog deserves a chance, which is why we are committed to making the transition to a dog owner as easy as possible. With multiple different training options and classes, you will find everything you need to help raise your dog's social ability, obedience, and confidence.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation Customer-reported
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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    This four class package Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups and some homeowner’s insurance companies and apartment complexes over discounts on pet rent if you have this certification. This class includes a free test and certification through the American Kennel Club!

  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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    This four class package provides an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including house training, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. This class includes a free test and certification through the American Kennel Club!

  • Recall training
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  • Socialization Customer-reported
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Counter surfing
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  • Reactivity training
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  • Resource guarding
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  • Separation anxiety
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    This is a 2-week board and train program designed to help dogs that have trouble with obedience, impulse control, and reactivity. We use training sessions, activity logs, as well as fitness and sleep trackers to make sure they are well rested and well exercised! By the end of two weeks, you will go home with a well-behaved dog, a training log of their improvements, and a plan for their future! In this program we work on the following: loose leash walking, sit, down, recall, impulse control, jumping, counter-surfing, mouthing, nipping, and more!

    This is a 3-week board and train program designed to help dogs that have trouble with aggression, social issues, and reactivity. Similar to our 2-week program, your dog will have daily training sessions, activity logs, as well as fitness and sleep trackers in order to monitor progress and make sure they are well rested and well exercised! The main difference for our 3-week program is that it gives us an extra week to help get to the root of the issues with aggression and social disorders. This time allows the dog to get comfortable in its new environment so that we can identify what is causing the unwanted behaviors. In this program we work on the following: aggression, food and/or resource guarding, separation anxiety, severe fear issues, reactivity on-leash, and everything else listed in our 14-day program!

  • Group classes
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans
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  • Photo updates Customer-reported
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Dog sports

  • Agility
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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  • Dog walking
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Other listed services

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  • AKC Community Canine
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    This four class package is the next step for your dog after AKC Urban Canine. To earn the CGCA title, the dog must be registered or listed with AKC and have a Canine Good Citizen title on record. In AKC Community Canine, dogs can earn the CGCA (Advanced CGC) title. The goal of AKC Community Canine is to test the dog’s skills in a natural setting. For example, rather than the dog being tested in a ring, in AKC Community Canine, the “walks through a crowd” test item will involve the dog walking through a real crowd at a dog show, on a busy sidewalk, at a training club or in a local park. This class includes a free test and certification through the American Kennel Club!

  • AKC Urban Canine
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    This four class package is the next step for your dog after Canine Good Citizen Class. AKC Urban Canine requires that the dog demonstrates CGC skills and beyond in an urban setting. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. This class includes a free test and certification through the American Kennel Club!

  • Animal Behavior Consultant
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  • Canine Class
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  • Dog Learn
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  • Dog Training Programs
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  • Dogs Visiting
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  • Free Assessment
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  • Training Dog Behavior
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Customer reviews

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Mentioned in reviews

  • dog boarding 26
  • photo and video updates 22
  • daily updates 12
  • safe environment 9
  • leash pulling 7
  • dog socialization 6
All 10 topics
  • free assessment 4
  • behavior assessment 3
  • knowledgeable trainers 3
  • aggression training 2

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100 collected reviews

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5/5
My wife and I have trouble trusting just anyone with our little Louie. A friend recommended us Crafty Canine so we decided to give it a try for our vacation. The facility is clean, secure, and equipped with everything a dog could dream of. We really love how there are so many ad…Read full reviewClose full review

My wife and I have trouble trusting just anyone with our little Louie. A friend recommended us Crafty Canine so we decided to give it a try for our vacation. The facility is clean, secure, and equipped with everything a dog could dream of. We really love how there are so many add-on options. The staff here truly love what they do, and it shows in the care and attention they give to each and every dog. Safety is paramount, with secure play areas and trained professionals overseeing the fun at all times. Very important to us. Especially because our Louie isn’t the most social dog in the world. Our favorite part was receiving photos and videos of Louie throughout our vacation. We missed him so much everyday, but knowing he was in good hands allowed us to enjoy our vacation stress-free with no worries. We highly recommend this facility for any stay! Thank you so much Don and Crafty Canine staff!

Lindsey B
5/5
Crafty Canine Club is THE BEST! We love taking our dog Reagan here because we know she is in a safe place where she will be properly introduced to other dogs and can play in a clean and welcoming environment. I also love that they send us pictures of our gal when we're away. The …Read full reviewClose full review

Crafty Canine Club is THE BEST! We love taking our dog Reagan here because we know she is in a safe place where she will be properly introduced to other dogs and can play in a clean and welcoming environment. I also love that they send us pictures of our gal when we're away. The knowledge that the staff has about socialization and training are comforting to a pet parent like me, knowing my dog will be watched after when around others. I have had no hesitations recommending this company to my friends and family!

Chris Boshaw
4/5
Update February of 2024. While I feel my critique below is accurate, I've since been contacted by Don and we were able to hash things out. After talking we both agreed it was a misinterpretation of our comments to each other. This however is the most important part. Anybody can …Read full reviewClose full review

Update February of 2024. While I feel my critique below is accurate, I've since been contacted by Don and we were able to hash things out. After talking we both agreed it was a misinterpretation of our comments to each other. This however is the most important part. Anybody can make a mistake and mistakes in business happen all the time. The question is how are those mistakes handled by the business owner. To that point I would like to say Don was very professional and courteous when approaching me to apologize for the way everything went from his side. This takes a lot of courage and is always very meaningful to any customer. My initial review was a one star. I'm going to adjust that to four stars. Initial review comments: Be careful not to raise any concerns or questions of any kind. They will make you feel like any concerns you have about your pet staying with them are your fault and not theirs. He even tried to grab my dog and stuff her in a kennel and was miffed when she snarled at him. If someone was stuffing me in a kennel I would probably snarl at them too.

Ryan McCarthy
5/5
Don, Gabe, and the full team at CCC are our favorites! We've been taking Lenny to their facility since he was just a young pup. The peace of mind while we're out of town knowing our little guy is safe and enjoying a structured, supervised playtime with other dogs is invaluable. D…Read full reviewClose full review

Don, Gabe, and the full team at CCC are our favorites! We've been taking Lenny to their facility since he was just a young pup. The peace of mind while we're out of town knowing our little guy is safe and enjoying a structured, supervised playtime with other dogs is invaluable. Dozer, Farrah, and Bella are the best dog role models we could ask for. Lenny goes bonkers with excitement when we arrive at the property because he truly loves visiting. The photos and updates shared by the team are one of our favorite parts and help with the anxiety of leaving your pup for an extended period of time. I'd recommend CCC to any dog owner looking for boarding or training services!

Jenny Seradilla
5/5
I was going out of town for a little over a week and it was the first time my pup was going to be away from me for that long. However, I felt confident that he was in good hands! They kept me updated by sending pictures/videos throughout his stay. In addition, I appreciate that t…Read full reviewClose full review

I was going out of town for a little over a week and it was the first time my pup was going to be away from me for that long. However, I felt confident that he was in good hands! They kept me updated by sending pictures/videos throughout his stay. In addition, I appreciate that they only take a certain number of dogs at a time because it shows that they really give quality care and attention. I also appreciate the structure that they have for the doggos. I find that they all know what they're doing with dogs and they know how to keep my pup in check when I'm not there. I will definitely have my pup board again if I go out of town. Definitely would recommend :)

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