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Puppy & Dog School
Socialization. Life-skills. Sports.
Structured programs for the real-world
Best Rated School
For Puppies and Dogs
In Long Beach California
School Programs
Socialization. Life-skills. Sports.
Structured programs for the real-world
School Programs
Each Life Stage
Support. Guidance. Goals.
Education for Humans and Dogs
k9 Preschool Program
For puppies aged 8–16 weeks
The critical start for under-vaccinated puppies
Online Curriculum
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Health & Wellness: Early cooperative care for grooming and vet visits
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Age-Appropriate Socialization: Consent, safety, and structured novelty exposure
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Marker Training Foundations: Attention span, recall, and essential commands
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Crate Training, Potty Routines & Sleep Schedule: Building healthy structure at home
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Emotional Development: Focused on prevention—not correction
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Problem Solving: Redirection strategies for chaos, biting, and frustration
No school term for Completion Certificate | Optional AKC VHM Certification
k9 Kindergarten Program
For puppies aged 16 weeks-12 months
Early structure for confident, calm, and curious puppies
In-Person Curriculum
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Strategic socialization to people, places, dogs & equipment
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Emotional regulation: arousal control, settling, and coping with novelty
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Cooperative care: choosing participation in grooming & handling
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On-leash skills: auto check-ins, no-pull walking, loose-leash turns
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Redirecting mouthing, curbing jumping, intro to mat work
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Developing frustration tolerance & working around distractions
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification
k9 Elementary Program
For adolescent dogs aged 9-18 months
Build confidence, connection, and calm through positive practice
In-Person Curriculum
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Selective socialization to reduce reactivity and overexcitement
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Strengthening recall, leash skills & engagement amid distractions
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Cooperative care: exam, ear, paw, and mouth handling with consent
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Focused impulse control: relaxation, leave-it, wait, mat work, calm greetings
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Teenage behavior support: resistance, frustration, testing limits, sexual maturity
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Emotional resilience: calm greetings, frustration tolerance, recovery from stress
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification
k9 Middle School Program
For spayed or neutered dogs aged 18 months +
Polish and proof foundational behaviors in adult dogs
In-Person Curriculum
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New environments & real-world challenges for skill generalization
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Strengthening recall, leash skills & engagement amid distractions
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Emotional resilience: working through distractions and novelty
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Socialization: calm meetings and positive interactions
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Addressing tail-end of problem behaviors: barking, lunging, avoidance
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Planning for independent thinking, problem-solving & emotional literacy
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC Community Canine Certification
k9 High School Program
For spayed or neutered dogs aged 24 months +
Real-world readiness and advanced behavioral fluency
In-Person Curriculum
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High-distraction public access training: Urban sound, objects, and smells
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Navigating tight spaces, stairs, elevators, and pedestrian traffic
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Precision heeling, advanced leash manners, and engagement
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Long-duration stays and settle behaviors, reliable recall
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Emotional regulation in fast-moving environments
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Cooperative care with minimal reinforcement
12-weeks for acceptance certificate | Optional AKC Urban (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification
k9 Daycare Program
For spayed or neutered graduates only *
Enrichment, skill maintenance & official AKC FIT DOG Club
In-Person Curriculum
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Build lasting bonds with trusted dog friends and favorite trainers
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Enjoy guided interactions, restful downtime, and structured pack walks
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Keep skills sharp with fun leash walks and low-stress handling
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Daily routines that build confidence, focus, and the joy of having purpose
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Gentle support to maintain successful emotional recovery and self-regulation
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Stay active and happy with enriching, whole-body wellness!
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC Urban (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification
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Serving you anywhere in the world online, and in-person local services in Long Beach and the neighboring communities of Signal Hill, Naples Island, Seal Beach, Belmont Shore, Rossmor and Los Alamitos. Limited service in Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Carson, and Cerritos.
Puppy & Dog School
Socialization. Life-skills. Sports.
Structured programs for the real-world
Best for families who want to accelerate their dog's learning through consistent professional training, age-appropriate socialization, enrichment, and real-world experiences. While private training focuses on weekly coaching sessions, our School Programs provide repeated opportunities for dogs to practice, generalize, and strengthen their skills under the guidance of certified professionals. Every school day combines education, carefully managed socialization, cooperative care, enrichment, dog sports, and practical life skills, creating a comprehensive learning experience that supports both emotional well-being and lifelong success.
School Programs are typically recommended when:
• You want your dog to receive multiple days of professional training each week to accelerate learning and build lasting habits.
• Your puppy would benefit from carefully managed socialization, confidence building, emotional development, and positive exposure during critical developmental periods.
• Your dog needs regular practice with loose-leash walking, recall, cooperative care, impulse control, emotional regulation, and everyday manners in real-world environments.
• You want your dog to build healthy social skills through carefully selected dog friends and professionally supervised interactions rather than traditional group daycare.
• You want to reinforce learning through structured pack walks, enrichment activities, confidence-building exercises, dog sports, and practical problem-solving.
• You'd like your dog to progress through a structured curriculum that grows with them—from Puppy Preschool through advanced School Programs—with opportunities to earn optional American Kennel Club (AKC) certifications.
• You want convenient home pick-up and drop-off while your dog spends the day learning, practicing, resting, and developing new skills in a professionally managed environment.
• You want your entire family involved through weekly parent classes, in-home coaching, progress reports, daily photo updates, and unlimited access to our online educational resources.
One of the greatest advantages of our School Programs is the consistency they provide. Dogs learn through repetition, thoughtful practice, and experience, not just weekly lessons. By combining professional instruction, carefully managed socialization, real-world training, enrichment, and family education, our programs help dogs develop confidence, emotional resilience, practical life skills, and healthy relationships that extend well beyond graduation. Many families combine School Programs with behavior consulting or private training to create the most comprehensive educational experience for both dogs and the people who love them.
