I'm really disappointed in how this business handles communication and customer service. I enrolled in a 4-week group training class for my 9 month old puppy. I reached out nine days before the first session to ask about moving to the following 4 week session since I would be missing two out of four classes. I wasn't asking for a refund--just to switch sessions. My email went unanswered, and I had to call the facility to leave a message before the owner finally texted me back. I was told there are no changes or cancellations allowed, and to simply watch videos for the weeks I'd miss. One of the main reasons I chose this trainer was for the in-person group training and socialization, which can't be replaced by videos. I can find plenty of training videos online. This 4 week training was expensive, but I was very much so excited to grow with a training facility nearby. As a Carlsbad local, I love supporting small businesses, but this experience has been very disappointing. A little flexibility and better communication would have gone a long way. read more

I have taken classes with Laura since 2004, and just graduated my third dog/student with her... I really can't say enough good things about her thoughtful, positive reinforcement common sense approach to training, dogs and their humans! She really understands dogs and is a gifted trainer. Highly recommend her, and we will be back again and again! read more

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Laura is great! Excellent trainer, extremely knowledgeable and professional. Facility is clean and well maintained.

Laura is amazing! We took her puppy kindergarten and obedience classes. She is very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. She really helped us with our new puppy and explained things easily in a manner that our entire family could understand. This helped set us up for success when we were at home because we all knew what to do. Highly recommend her for dog training! read more

Excellent place to take your dog for obedience and/or behavioral issues. Laura is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has helped me with my Great Dane, Daisy. She even helped her not be scared around big dogs ! Thank you so much ! I will continue to use Laura to have a very well behaved Dane. I recommend her !!!! read more

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My rescue puppy Graciela and I just finished the second week of our obedience training. We love the hour we spend with Laura and our classmates each Saturday morning. Graciela's behavior at home has already improved dramatically. I am considering a beginning obedience class for my older, and naturally better behaved, dog Pippi La Pulga, so that she can move on to one of Laura's agility classes. Laura is welcoming, calm and professional, instilling confidence in both human and canine students. If you're searching for training classes for your dog, I highly recommend Canine Learning Center.....and I am really picky! read more

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Laura Christiansen might have dog DNA because she really understands dog behaviors and how to educate dog owners. She really does a great job communicating to dog owners, simple dog behaviors that we often overlook. I have taken multiple classes from puppy kindergarten to "good citizenship" dog training. She gives homework and really emphasizes to practice training at home, not just in the classes. She really has a passion for dogs and really wants dogs to learn good behaviors as well as train the humans. read more

I saw Laura C because someone recommended I see her about my pup's mild separation anxiety. We had a good talk about his behavior, and she was receptive to my explanations. She gave me some helpful tips on how to alleviate his behavior. Since there was extra time for our session, we got to do a quick training session with my pup to compete an obstacle course seen during dog shows. With her technique, my pup caught on quickly and I was so proud that he managed to compete the obstacle challenge! read more

Laura is an excellent trainer. Our little pup just graduated from her first puppy class and we learned a lot of valuable ways to teach our pup to listen to us. Puppy training can be OVERWHELMING and I know a lot of people try to do it on their own, but having a professional, who has been training dogs for 20+ years is extremely helpful. Also, there are just so many things you don't think about your dog needing to learn about. For example Laura had everyone wear random hats around the dogs, had them walk over wobbly ladders, had us "pass the puppy" so our dogs could get used to other people.. I would have had no idea to do this if we didn't take her class. We also joined the puppy play class and it has been a great, safe environment for our dog to receive socialization and learn to play nicely with others. Plus, who doesn't love to watch a bunch of puppies play! Laura has a fun, energetic personality and you can tell she truly loves dogs :) She is also very responsive to emails, texts and she was happy to answer my questions regarding our puppy during class. I highly recommend her! read more

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They do an amazing job with puppies. They are extremely nice and easy to deal with. The cost is well worth it.

Our dog is an 18 month old Miniature American Shepherd (Lucy). High energy! She is a working breed, so she is most happy when she has a job to do. We enrolled Lucy with Laura for agility training. Laura immediately understood this dog's temperament. Within the first training session, the dog was establishing clear relationships, and responding to my directions based on Laura's guidance. Laura establishes weekly training goals and homework. Practicing at home with Lucy is fun and rewarding. Lucy looks forward to each visit. To her, it's play time, but with lots of mental stimulation to accomplish tasks and goals. In fact as soon as we enter the parking lot, the dog whimpers in anticipation. Five stars. read more

Laura is a great dog teacher. She is very experience. Ace is my second dog training with Laura. read more

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A great way to socialize your puppy. We did learn a few things and her videos were helpful. I wish there was more individual insight on behavior. She knows what she is doing as a trainer, just wish she had tips for individuals as well. When I did ask her a question I felt like her response was a little rude but maybe that is just personality differences. But overall a good way to get started on training your pup. read more

Laura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog with my family for the past year. We have taken multiple group classes with her and each has provided us so much value for understanding and working with our dog, Louie. She truly understands dog behavior and has helped us to understand our dog that much more. Since starting classes at Canine Learning Center, we have noticed a significant improvement in Louie's obedience and confidence. We love the variety of classes offered and I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities such as agility and sniff work, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog and which I've continued to do with him in our free time. We definitely plan to continue to go to more classes and always look forward to the new options that become available. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned! read more

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Laura is a great coach. She gave me the confidence I needed with my 2 puppies. We worked as a team. We had a great time! read more

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Laura is absolutely phenomenal and I strongly recommend any new dog owner take her puppy kindergarten class. Laura has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience and patiently coaches new dog owners and their puppies towards good behavior for both. We brought home an adorable puppy who was testing us with endless energy and biting/chewing. A major component of the class is reinforcing how dog owners can change their behavior to improve puppy behavior. The rest of the class provides a great opportunity for puppies to be properly socialized and to train in a beautiful center in a different environment. We also enrolled our puppy in twice per week socialization and training, which she has loved. After our wonderful experience in puppy kindergarten, we look forward to having our graduated pup start behavior training and continue to reinforce everything she's learned! read more

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After reading Laura's response to my review, I would like to address the many times Laura has called and texted me so I can delete the review. She has been calling me during work hours which is why I couldn't answer and when I did I let her know that she shouldn't be begging her customers to delete their review but rather to accept the feedback. I don't appreciate how she tried turning this around to make it seem like the customer was the problem, however it also represents the kind I trainer I was working with. I did express to her how I didn't appreciate the promises she made in her initial consultation that were never met and her hostility towards me, my husband and cousin when they attended the sessions with me on separate occasions. I don't believe I lied in my post, and I should be allowed to share it because that is the point of Yelp and I got no response but rather a business owner who just wants to blame a bad review on the customer. I did express in my previous post that I understand it is our job as the owner to train our pups, and I love my boy very much and ultimately want the very best for him like many of us do for our pups. I just wish I didn't pay someone hundreds of dollars to sit on a chair the whole time and watch. I won't be entertaining this much further, a business owner who constantly asks a customer to delete their post (which may be why she only has good reviews because she was very persistent with me about taking it down) and going after a person's character for not getting it their way should already be a red flag. I didn't give into her bribes to delete my post because I wanted to let other pup owners know the truth about what her private sessions look like, my only hope is that this helps someone and their pup decide on a more hands on professional trainer. read more

Have taken many classes for my two dogs. Well organized classes that has taught me how to handle/train my dogs. Classes were 1 teacher to 6 students/dogs, felt that we were able to get the 1-1 time we needed during group classes. read more

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Laura Christiansen is an excellent positive trainer. You will not regret training your dog with her. 10 Stars

I highly recommend Canine Learning Centers. Laura Christiansen is the best in the business. She has years of experience, is very knowledgeable on training and different breads, and has integrity. She has a step by step course to get you and your dog trained. We have had a great experience with our puppy Layla, and are looking forward to our next course with Laura. read more

Laura is so talented! Started my Mini Aussie Shepherd off with the puppy classes and I can't express how much it has helped. My little one has a LOT of energy... and these classes have been beyond helpful! We will for sure continue with all of the classes Canine Learning Center offers! Highly recommend!! read more

We feel lucky to have found Laura!! We are starting our 4th class with her, not because our dog didn't learn but just the opposite. He learned more than just the basic sit, down , stay, he learned how to be a valued family member. Plus, she offered tips to us on to be a better pet owner and how best to train our dog. Her classes were small and she provided training videos to reinforce our class lessons. Our training with Laura has definitely enriched the relationship we have with our dog!! read more

Laura is great! The classes are just what we needed for Coco our 14 week old Springer Spaniel and we will continue to take more!

Laura and team are amazing. We started bringing our dog as a puppy as soon as he finished his vaccinations. Our dog started in puppy kindergarten and it was such a joyful experience socializing him with dogs from outside his litter, in a safe and controlled environment. I believe that early-in-life experience is why our dog is so good around other dogs. After that we enrolled in puppy learn and play, obedience 1 & 2, Canine Good Citizen and are now in the agility classes. The classes are mentally stimulating for the dogs, have great results, and also taught us how to be good owners and how to positively reinforce the skills and behaviors learned in class. We highly recommend Canine Learning Centers! read more

We love Laura....humans and puppy! We have taken two puppy obedience classes and the puppy play and learn class and Laura is amazing. She's extremely knowledgeable, patient, keeps it simple and enthusiastic. It's been amazing to learn from him and our 5 month old puppy is learning so much. I absolutely recommend Laura for anyone with a puppy or new dog. read more

We LOVE Laura and Canine Learning Centers! Our dog Cruiser has been going to Laura's classes since he was a puppy. Laura has the perfect combination of "easy" training tips as well as tailored solutions based on your dog's breed. read more

Awesome experience! I've taken puppies for socialization classes and love how Laura separates and nurtures each dog based on age and temperament. She provides excellent socialization opportunities combined with basic training in these classes. As a breeder, I'm very particular about puppy training and socialization. Laura has the experience I was looking for and it shows in the way she orchestrates her training classes. The dogs gain confidence and learn basic commands at the same time. It's a winning combination and a MUST DO class for new puppies and their owners. read more

We took our golden retriever puppy, Jester, to Laura's basic puppy class and are continuing on with the obedience next! We're looking forward to getting him into agility and some fun classes as he gets older. The environment is really clean and open, there's a large grass area behind the training center for potty breaks and it's in a super quiet area right off Palomar. Highly recommend, really convenient and positive training. read more

Laura Christiansen has given us the opportunity to become strong, structured and loving leaders for our very great puppy. We have been in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Beginner Practice Class, Puppy Learn and Play, Canine Good Citizen and Freedom Unleashed within a year. Every class has brought us new challenges in our adventure to raise a well balanced puppy. Every step of the way, we have felt encouraged and empowered by Laura to train our puppy to be a great dog. read more

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My wife and I adopted an 8-week old Pomeranian named Roxy. It didn't take long for us to realize we were in over our head. Rather than spending the next decade of my life exhausting every blog/how-to-guide on the web, I decided to enroll Roxy in Laura's Puppy class. She was fantastic! Her explanations and demonstration were practical and easily replicable. She provided a nice mix of good information and demonstration, dog socialization exercises, and plenty of Q&A time. Roxy still has some work to do (and by Roxy, I mean my wife and I), but this time around, we have the tools and information to be successful. :) Highly recommend. read more

Laura,was referred to us by a friend who had her puppy in the beginners class. I have a 3yr old rescue and emailed laura for advice. She recommrdmded the beginners class and my dog and I really enjoyed it. She limits the class to 8 which is perfect as she teaches you the best way to teach YOUR dog and has a great concept that each dog learns differently based on their personality and not all dogs learn the same way!! I signed up for the next six classes and can't wait! Most importantly I now have the correct tools to teach my dog and my dog is happy and loves learning. Thank you Laura. read more

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I'm so glad I chose Laura for obedience training for my 5-month-old puppy. Laura is amazing! I love her positive training methods and Bodhi and I both enjoyed her classes. We are looking forward to taking many more classes with Laura! read more

For most people, a dog is not just a pet but a cherished family member, one who needs to be loved, nurtured and, yes, taught as if it were a child. No one is better suited to train your dog than Laura Christiansen, the owner and director of Canine Learning Centers. Not only did Laura teach my Golden Retriever basic obedience but even more importantly, she taught me how to continue the training when the classes ended. You can see Laura's 20 years of experience at work, offering solutions to frustrated owners who often believe that they'll never be able to eliminate their dog's unwanted behaviors. My dog has taken three courses with Laura and I've never failed to see her improve every dog in the class. I'm also very proud to say that my Golden earned his Canine Good Citizen certificate under Laura's tutelage, passing a series of 10 obedience tests. The courses, which are small enough (never more than eight dogs) so you get plenty of individual attention) are not only functional but fun and fast-moving. The training of a dog never really ends and I plan to bring my Golden back for a fourth course with Laura, perfecting the commands he already knows in addition to learning new obedience traits. I would be shocked if you could find a better dog trainer than Laura Christiansen. read more

Laura Christianson creates a fun and positive learning experience for dogs of all shapes and sizes! Whether it's specialty training or general good manners, this is the place! read more

I started coming here because I felt my dog needed less daycare (where he's picked up some bad behaviors) and more structure. I felt I could use some brushing up as well. My husband and I moved here from LA 10 months ago where we had access to amazing dog daycare and trainers. We have yet to find a good daycare but Laura is a great trainer. She has managed to teach me and my dog some new things and correct others. She's very patient and knowledgeable. She is organized with homework that includes reading and instructional videos. We're hoping to work our way to her off leash course so my dog can get better at agility. read more

What I got most from Laura's class is confidence and patience. Having a poodle pup with high energy, it is hard to manage. Laura was generous in giving advice to help. Although the classes were interrupted by Covid19, Laura has re-open the center and continued the classes with all the precaution necessary. I was impressed with her dedication. I appreciate her commitment to both canines and canine parents. read more

I had just gotten 2 Bichons and needed help. I don't know of anybody that had used a trainer or if it was appropriate to yelp for help! I actually went on craigslist and emailed about 10 ads. I got one email and an actual call from Laura at k9. Laura is the owner and one of the trainers. We scheduled to come to my home to work with me and my pups. She was very punctual and the pups took on to her immediately. Laura gave me a list of things to work and she could practically read their minds. She knew when they were about to pee and poop. The day after her lessons, I applied as much as I remembered. It is not night and day, but for sure, I have had a far better day. I would highly recommend Laura and her services. read more

Getting a good referral for training for my new rescue Barlow was tough. I asked the rescue and got mixed results on all fronts, nobody really had a great recommendation. I signed up for a 6 week class that just got done last Saturday and I couldn't be more satisfied. The class sizes are limited to 8 pups/dogs and the program gives pet owners a great understanding of how to teach their dogs. Laura has an incredible understanding of her body of work, training people and dogs. Thanks Laura for the great experience, i'm already signed up for the next series of classes. read more

My review is a bit different than what you are going to read. I have known Laura for over 2 years. I can not say I have had my dogs trained by her but I can tell you about why I would recommend her. Laura's qualities are would make her great at wherever she would put her energy. She is very patient, personable, honest, caring, genuine, and lovely! I am a business owner and would only put my name on the line for someone or something I truly believe in. www.calispine.com read more

We have a puppy who is a real handful and he is going to be a big dog. I had real .concerns about our dog and then I signed up for classes with Laura We have attended only a few times and already things are so so much better Laura teaches us to teach our dogs on a variety of levels. Invest in your pet! The classes at pet smart etc I am sure are fine but simply not on this level. I have signed up for private lessons as well as group. Our dog needed it and so did we . You have homework she provides videos and you need to practice but it works Laura is a professional and the dogs even know it! read more