The Social K9
San Diego, California
Aggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization
San Diego, California
Overview
Led byKay
About The Social K9
What they offer
The Social K9 is run by a trainer named Kay and centers on raising well-socialized dogs and keeping families safe around them. Services include one-on-one sessions and group classes held at a venue the site calls The Bay.
Puppy socialization
The site walks owners through socialization from choosing a puppy and the first weeks at home through two, four and nine months, one and two years, and senior dogs.
Bite prevention
A dog bite prevention section covers pediatric dog bites, basic dog body language and when a dog is comfortable being petted, with the aim of giving families the tools to keep everyone safe around dogs.
What they can help with
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Private lessons
One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.
Group classes
Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Certifications & verification
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AKC CGC Evaluator
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.
Certified · AKC view entry ↗
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