The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 79 reviews

Escondido, California

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersFear, Anxiety & ConfidencePuppy Training & Socialization

Escondido, California

Overview

FormatPrivate sessions across North San Diego County

Training methodPositive reinforcement

About The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage

What they offer

The Proficient Pup uses positive reinforcement to help fearful and reactive dogs feel more comfortable, and pairs training with canine massage. The trainer is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a canine therapeutic massage therapist.

Services

Private dog training covers puppies, general manners and shy, fearful or anxious dogs. Separation anxiety training helps dogs that are stressed when left alone. Rattlesnake avoidance training teaches a dog to respond when it meets a snake on a trail or in the backyard. Professional canine massage supports athletes, older dogs with mobility issues and anxious dogs.

Service area

The business serves Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Valley Center, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Fallbrook and Temecula.

What they can help with

Private training

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Fear and anxiety training ↗

Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.

Separation anxiety training ↗

Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.

Reactivity training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Rattlesnake avoidance

Certifications & verification

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KPA-CTP

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a positive-reinforcement credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 79 reviews · Google

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The Proficient Pup Dog Training and Massage — 5.0★ (79 reviews), Escondido Dog Trainer