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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 training 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).

10/17/2026

Dreaming of taking your dog everywhere with you… maybe even on a plane someday? Start with helping them feel comfortable in their carrier.

Hazel and Honey are practicing the little steps that make future adventures feel familiar and safe.

Here’s how to start at home:

• Place the carrier on the floor with the opening secured open. Reward your dog for exploring and choosing to go inside.
• Encourage a comfortable lie down and reward them for relaxing.
• Offer a stuffed Kong or an appropriate chew while you supervise nearby.
• Introduce zipper movement gradually. Once they’re comfortable, close it briefly, reward, and reopen. Build up time slowly.
• Practice gently lifting the carrier and immediately setting it back down.
• Eventually, practice in a parked car with the engine off. Just sit together before adding movement or a drive.

You can also place the carrier securely beside you on the couch and enjoy some quiet time together while your dog rests inside.

Change one thing at a time. If your dog becomes tense, paws at the bag, or tries to leave, make the next practice easier. Keep the carrier ventilated and stay nearby.

This may take days, weeks, or months. Let your dog’s comfort set the pace.

A dog you can take everywhere and anywhere starts with positive experiences long before the trip.

Save this for your next carrier practice session.

Want to learn more about our programs? Visit the link in our bio or contact us today at 949.849.3885 to learn more!

10/16/2026

Halloween Tip #3: “Trick or treaters are at the door- Go to your place.”

An open door, excited visitors, and candy at puppy level? That’s a lot to navigate! Teaching your dog to go to a designated spot gives them something familiar to do while you greet visitors.

Meet Sadie, a 14 week old Bernedoodle and All Day School student. This video shows her introduction to “place.” We’re building this skill into everyday routines and practicing at different doors so it becomes useful beyond one training session.

Here’s how to start at home:

1. Choose a spot.
2. Use a cot, stable platform, or ottoman with a nonslip surface. Start in a quiet room with very few distractions.
3. Make that spot rewarding.
4. Encourage your dog onto it and reward generously. Once they’re going there willingly, add your cue, “Go to place,” just before they move onto it.
5. Build time first.
6. Reward while your dog stays on their spot. Start with a second or two, then gradually build duration. Use a release cue, like “Okay,” to let them know when they can leave.
7. Add your movement.
8. Take one small step away, return, and reward. Slowly work toward walking to the door, touching the handle, and opening it a crack. Change one thing at a time.
9. Layer in distractions.
10. Recruit family members to help you practice a quiet knock, someone approaching, or a cheerful “Trick or treat!” Keep it easy enough that your dog can succeed.

If your dog leaves their spot, make the next repetition easier and reward sooner. They may need a shorter wait, less movement, or a quieter distraction.

For extra support, use a leash held by another adult or a supervised tether attached to a comfortable harness, safely away from the doorway. Reward your dog on their spot and never leave them tethered unattended. A gate can also provide a helpful backup while this skill is developing.

Practice before you need it. Halloween night is a big jump from a quiet living room!

Save this for your next practice session, and stay tuned for Halloween Tip #4: a person in costume on the other side of the door!

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10/11/2026

Dog friendly doesn’t always mean easy!

Today’s Paws in Public class visited the Subaru Dog Fair, with vendors, adoptable dogs, costumes, and plenty of distractions. This was a challenging outing for our students!

Some dogs felt comfortable practicing their walking skills and visiting vendors. Others worked along the outside of the event, with more space to sniff, observe, and check in with their pet parents.

When the excitement became too much, we moved farther away and gave them time to take it all in. Finding a distance where your dog can feel comfortable and learn is part of training.

Walking skills take practice in different environments, with distractions added gradually. Five comfortable minutes can be a meaningful session. Every dog’s starting point looks different.

We’re proud of our dogs and their families for practicing, adjusting, and celebrating those small moments of

Training tip: Remember to give your dog space, take breaks, and let their comfort guide how long you stay.

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10/06/2026

One of the first things I look at when a puppy parent tells me:

“My puppy won’t stop biting.”

“They’re getting crazy at night.”

“They’re barking at everything.”

“They won’t settle.”

“They have nonstop zoomies.”

…is how much sleep that puppy is actually getting.

Puppies need a LOT of sleep.

At Canine Learning Academy, our youngest puppy students aren’t training and playing all day long. They may be awake for about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the puppy, and then it is time to rest again.

Why?

Because an overtired puppy can have a much harder time regulating their behavior.

You may see more:

• Biting and nipping
• Wild zoomies
• Barking
• Difficulty settling
• Frustration
• Poor impulse control
• Trouble focusing during training

And this is where puppy parents sometimes accidentally make things harder.

The puppy gets wild, so we think, “They must have more energy to burn.”

So we add another walk. More play. More training. More stimulation.

But sometimes what that puppy actually needs is less stimulation and more sleep.

Rest is part of puppy training.

We want our puppies to learn that life is not nonstop entertainment. There is time to play, explore, train and socialize, and there is also time to settle and sleep.

If your puppy turns into a tiny land shark every afternoon or evening, before adding more exercise, ask yourself:

When was their last nap?

Puppy in the video is 9 week old Theo resting between training rounds.

10/03/2026

Halloween Tip #1: Let them know it’s you!

Aella sees me wearing a mask and is excited to say hello! Here, I’m focused on helping her feel comfortable with my spooky look and enjoying our greeting.

Before you surprise your puppy with a masked entrance, let them watch you put the mask on. Use your familiar voice, take it off again, and pair those little moments with treats and gentle attention if they enjoy it.

When they’re comfortable, practice a familiar skill or enjoy a relaxed greeting. If they seem unsure, give them space and go slowly.

Start now and keep it fun. A little Halloween preparation can help your puppy feel more confident!

Stay tuned for more Halloween tips throughout the month.

09/30/2026

The best training happens when the whole family is part of the process.

Transfer lessons give our pet parents dedicated one-on-one time with their dog’s trainer to practice, troubleshoot, and ask questions about the skills their student has been working on at school.

During Tilly’s transfer lesson, she and her mom practiced walking skills, settling, and more, with her trainer there to provide guidance and feedback along the way.

These sessions give families the opportunity to practice the skills themselves, learn what works best for their dog, ask questions as they come up, and feel more confident continuing the work at home and out in the real world.

Want to learn more about our training programs? Visit the link in our bio or call or text us at 949-849-3885.

A trip to Fashion Island looks a little different when you’re training with your dog.This weekend, our Paws in Public te...
09/28/2026

A trip to Fashion Island looks a little different when you’re training with your dog.

This weekend, our Paws in Public teams practiced their skills around people, other dogs, fountains, elevators, new sights and sounds, and all the movement that comes with a busy public space.

From settling while the world moves around them to navigating new environments together, these are the kinds of experiences that help our students and their families build skills they can use in everyday life.

Real-world training is about learning how to work together wherever life takes you.

Want to join us for a future Paws in Public class? Visit the link in our bio or call or text us at 949-849-3885.

09/27/2026

Want a dog you can take everywhere and anywhere?

That confidence doesn’t happen automatically. It comes from practice, repetition, and positive experiences in the real world.

Today our Paws in Public students took on Fashion Island, practicing everything from elevators and stairs to busy walkways, indoor stores, surface changes, fountains, children, strollers, unfamiliar dogs, and plenty of everyday distractions.

But here’s the important part: we weren’t shopping.

We were training.

We watched body language, gave dogs space when they needed it, practiced foundational skills when they were ready, and gave them opportunities to simply observe and take in new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.

That’s how we build calm, confident dogs.

Paws in Public gives pet parents the opportunity to practice alongside experienced trainers while learning how to support their dog in the environments they actually want to enjoy together.

Next month we’re taking training into our favorite fall and Halloween locations.

Want to join us?

Call or text 949 849 3885 to learn more about Paws in Public group class.


Fashion Island Adventures with Bentley, Bandit & Bianca

09/26/2026

Halloween is coming…

But is your puppy ready?

October is around the corner - and that means the spooky decorations everywhere. For Bianca and Aella, we start practicing now- like today!

Today we headed to Home Depot to work around strange decorations, new sounds, moving carts, people, and things they have never seen before.

We are not asking our puppies to be fearless. We are giving them time to look, process, investigate, and learn that new things can be safe.

Because on Halloween night, costumes, decorations, doorbells, visitors, and neighborhood activity can be a lot for a young dog.

A confident Halloween starts with thoughtful practice before Halloween ever gets here.

Stay tuned for a spooky- filled month of activities, classes, events this Halloween 🎃season.

This is Aella and Bianca’s first 🎃 Halloween! Follow their journey as we help them get comfortable with all the new experiences they get to face.

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Another week of school in the books!Here’s a little Friday photo dump of our students enjoying another week at CLA.Lots ...
09/26/2026

Another week of school in the books!

Here’s a little Friday photo dump of our students enjoying another week at CLA.

Lots of different personalities, lots of happy faces, and plenty of moments we’re lucky to be a part of each week.

We hope everyone has a paw-some weekend!

Address

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

Telephone

+19498493885

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