Pawtopia

Pet Services

Founded in 2002, Pawtopia has been repeatedly voted the top dog training company in San Diego. We do not believe in following a single method to train dogs. Instead we believe that, like people, all dogs learn differently. We want you to be successful so we meet your dog and discuss your dog training goals. We then use our dog training expertise and our knowledge of different methodologies to develop a personalized training program that fits you and your pet. We also believe that YOU are the most vital component of your dog’s training. As a result, we not only teach your dog, we also show you how to develop and manage new behaviors as well as address bad habits. All of Pawtopia’s trainers are Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and go through an extensive screening process as well as an apprentice program to ensure they have the expertise and experience that you have come to expect from us. With the guidance of our trainers every dog, despite his age, breed, or behavioral problem has the potential to be a great companion and well-behaved family member. Read more

4 recommendations

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    Jane R.

    Shared on yelp.com

    Andrea is so great! We took our dog through Advanced Obedience/Canine Good Citizen class with her and learned so much. She creates a fun and comfortable environment full of positive reinforcement. After that class ended we signed up for Fun with Agility. Every dog in the class had a happy fun time. It was awesome to see all of the dogs get more confident each week, tail wagging and enjoying themselves. I highly recommend Andrea and Pawtopia!

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    Diane H.

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    We are so happy to have met Colleen and her amazing, well-trained staff. Nico and I participated in the 5 week Basic Training Course and we are looking forward to PAWS POUNDING PAVEMENT. Pawtopia staff proves to be patient, knowledgeable, and instructs a class that is easy to follow. We have been working with Pawtopia since April 2016 and are happy to be partners in the dog business (Dogtopia of Miramar).

    Thank you Colleen, Shaina, Andrea, and all the others!

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    Bryna Kranzler

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    I knew that dog training was for people more so than it was for dogs, so when I got my first dog a little over 2 years ago, I hired Jack Houseknecht, whom I had met when he did a home visit for one of the shelters, to train me. He provided terrific guidance on how to teach Reilly basic behavioral rules (and me to be consistent with them) and over time I could see how Reilly became more and more relaxed and confident in my home. It brings me such joy to see that a dog that had been abandoned (and who knows what) could have her confidence in people restored and know that she is loved and cared for in a forever home. One of the greatest thrills is seeing her smile, which she does often, and she's been puppy-like (at age 7) in her joy of playing and interacting. ...

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    Brian H.

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    Shaina has been our trainer since our puppy was 10 weeks old. He's now over a year old, and has passed his Canine Good Citizen test.

    She is as good at training humans as she is with dogs. We are better owners, and we have a better dog, as result of training with Shaina.

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