I took my dog for a walk today when he suddenly stopped and became very alert. He kept glancing between me and something ahead, refusing to move forward. That's when I saw it--a baby rattlesnake right in front of us. It hadn't moved yet, but my dog had already sensed it. This is exactly the kind of response he learned during his training with Dustin. As soon as the rattler started to rattle, my dog immediately turned and pulled me away from the danger. Without that training, this situation could have ended very differently. The snake was nearly invisible among the shrubs and rocks on the trail. I'm incredibly grateful for the training--it truly made all the difference today. Dustin's training is truly top-notch--absolutely deserving of 5 stars! I'll definitely be coming back. His rattlesnake avoidance training is as real and effective as it gets. Dustin's professionalism, knowledge, and calm demeanor set him apart. He doesn't just train dogs--he teaches them life-saving skills. read more

Dustin and his team took Maverick from being a good dog to a great dog. They fixed a few of his anxiety issues with kids swimming in the pool, improved his off leash recall, and overall turned him into an amazing dog. Maverick goes everywhere with us and his training from North County Canine has made Maverick reliable and well behaved. I couldn't recommend them more. read more

I couldn't recommend this training facility/club more to anyone who cares about having a highly well trained dog and do it all the right way! If I could give NCC more stars, I would! Dustin and Jess truly care about their clients whether it be the people and/or the dogs! Not only that, they are very knowledgeable, caring and funny! They have it all and I'm so lucky my boyfriend and I found this place! His GSD has come such a long way in his obedience, protection & confidence thanks to NCC and this is just the beginning! If you train here, you won't regret it! read more

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We just got our puppy back today! His name is Ace and he's an 8 month old Belgian Malinois. We got him from the shelter with him having no training. We are amazed with what North County Canine Training has made of him in just 3 weeks. He's almost a whole different dog! He's obviously still a puppy and has lots of training ahead of him but that's what owning a dog is all about! North County planted the seed now it's up to us to be consistent and to make him grow. If you want the best and most professional training for your dog, this is the place! The whole staff is friendly and easy to talk to. Can't wait to attend the free classes on the Weekends!! Thank you North County Canine! read more

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My 4 yr old lab/ shep mix completed our 10 week course with Dustin. I had my reservations as Shiloh was a stubborn girl and didn't care about pleasing anyone but herself. She also was a very reactive dog and a very strong 73 lb puller And a barker at the window And I am a senior. An active one but a senior none the less. However. I can not believe the dog that I have now. Dustin really takes the time to understand not just the genetics of the breed but the personality of the individual dog. She really listens to me and wants to please me now. I have more confidence on our walks when we pass other dogs. She is a dream to walk Her behavior inside and outside the house has completely changed for the positive. I cannot thank them enough for their patience and the education they have in training dogs. I will continue taking her to group classes and their pack walks which sound so fun. I believe this will continue to get her used to being with dogs and cure her reactivity. Dustin has really trained us both and it has been great. I highly recommend him and would go nowhere else. Shi and I thank you Dustin from the bottom of ours hearts read more

I am so lucky to have chose to train my dog with North County Canine. I can't recommend working both Jess and Dustin more! Frankie is a Corso/Dane mix who lacks a lot of confidence and attending the group obedience classes is one of the best things for her. The progress in each dog from class to class is impossible to miss and it truly is so beneficial for Frankie's behavior outside of class as well. We do both private and group lessons whenever we can and Frankie and I both throughly enjoy attending and there is always some to learn. read more

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Let me start by saying thank you, Dustin and the crew at North County Canine Training. I have never enjoyed a dog as much as I have this one. A lot of it can be credited to the one on one instruction I received at North County Canines with Dustin. She is my absolute best sidekick. The outstanding training we both learned with Dustin allows me to bring her everywhere. On top of obedience, Dustin encouraged us to do some scent work which she excelled at. I Very much enjoy learning along side her. We will always be going out to NCCT to learn new things and keep my girls brain stimulated. read more

I can't say enough good things about North County Canine Training. They transformed our dog Arthur from a spazy pup to a well-behaved companion. Jessica and Dustin were amazing trainers who taught us how to establish a routine and use effective strategies to help Arthur interact with other dogs and humans. They were friendly, professional, and patient with us and our dog. We are so happy we found them in North County San Diego. If you are looking for an excellent dog trainer in North County, you should definitely check out this team. They are the best! read more

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Dustin and the entire team at North County K9 is top notch. I've been training with them for about a year now. My dog Cash was purchased as a family protection dog 2 years ago from another company. Cash was great out of the box but I wanted to continue to give him what he needed in his life which is more training. There are very very few trainers in the country that have the experience and skill required to handle this kind of dog. Dustin and his team are one of those few. We've boarded with NCCT several times and every time they have good communication and take great care of him. We are very lucky to have met Dustin and the entire team at North County Canine. Cant recommend them enough. read more

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Words can't describe how truly thankful I am for Dustin and his team! The amount of knowledge, care, effort and patience they poured into Sadie and I still brings me to tears from time to time. They exceeded every expectation and gave me a better understanding of Sadie. This is gonna be a long review, but I wanna share the amazing experience Ive had with them! I recently sent my 1yr and 3month old malinois/doberman (Sadie) to North County Canine for a 5 week board & train and I was/still am left absolutely shocked. After going through 2 different trainers, North County Canine was our last resort. Sadie had tons of anxiety, very reactive, bit all the time, never listened to me, had broken a screen window to attack an amazon worker, etc. Trust me the list goes on. After a customer at my work referred me to Dustin and his team I reached out ASAP and got a consultation. At the consultation Dustin was very transparent with me in what Sadie would need before and after the 5 weeks. Fast-forward to a couple days before pick-up I went in for a session with one of the trainers Sadie was working with, Shelby. I was in complete shock the whole session, because Sadie was a completely different dog! Well behaved, confident, listened, actually knew how to STAY! During the session Shelby helped me understand so much about Sadie's behaviors and the causes of them as well! When it came time for pick-up, Nicole and Paul were SUPER helpful! They explained to me the whole journey that Sadie had gone through and made sure I was confident in Sadie's commands before leaving. Sadie went from refusing to work with anyone else but Nicole to loving everyone! When I heard them say that Sadie got along with others dogs I was speechless! I really did have my worries but every last one of them are gone thanks to Dustin and his team! Sadie is now the opposite of every problem we had initially. She is confident and so well behaved. As long as you keep up with the training at home and you're serious about your dog's progress then it is well worth every penny. I truly can go on and on about my experience and about how gifted each and every one of those trainers are, but I think It would turn into an article at that point lol. I am so so grateful for my experience with North County Canine! read more

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I absolutely love taking my dog here for training. The new location is on a beautiful property, conveniently the same distance for me as there old faculty! Jessica Bancells & Dustin Winn are excellent at what they do! I started bringing my dog, Draco, (Great Pyrenees & Neapolitan mastiff mix) here when he was three months old. He is currently 7 months and 86lbs and man, I'm so thankful for getting him obedience training. Without there help, incredible knowledge and training methods, I myself would have a HUGE uncontrollable dog. Working with them he has gained such a confident personality and skills I could not have given Draco. I've also been taught the steps to have a stronger, and solid bond with my dog! I'd recommend them to any new puppy or dog owner out there! read more

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I recently adopted a 1-year-old dog from a shelter. She had been through a lot, was certainly stressed, and didn't have much training. I was having serious difficulty managing behaviors that were preventing her from being her best self (poor impulse control, atrocious on-leash manners and aggression toward other dogs). I really, really needed help. While I was apprehensive about handing my girl over to anyone, I decided to trust a recommendation given by another trainer, to see if Dustin and the team at North County Canine might be able to help us. After a few phone calls and discussion with Dustin, I decided on their 2-week board and train. Dustin communicated with me via text throughout my dog's stay, and sent photos regularly. She clearly looked happy and well-cared for, and the open communication was a huge reassurance. Dustin was realistic and didn't make unreasonable promises, but did seem optimistic that they could help her get on the right track. I picked her up just yesterday, and first things first: she looked happy and healthy. Second, the improvement in her manners and obedience was astonishing... I was so proud of her! I knew she had potential to be a wonderful dog, but I obviously didn't know how to bring that out - Dustin and the team clearly did. Dustin spent a lot of time explaining to me what they had worked on, then brought me into the training arena and out for a walk to teach me her commands, and to practice how I should work with her at home to help solidify what she'd learned. I imagine we will be going back for reinforcement and additional obedience training. I am so thankful to North County Canine - not only is she learning good habits, but I am too, and I think we now have a proper foundation that we can build on going forward. The future is looking so much brighter for my girl Gigi - many, many thanks to the whole team! :) read more

I absolutely love the group classes by far super informative And they are never the same! Been to many obedience classes but i love these. Dustin is great with understanding dog and handler look forward to next group class! read more

My girlfriend and I recently adopted a Belgian Malinois and we recognized he was very dog aggressive and lacked obedience. We sent our Malinois, Panzer, to a 3 week board & train with Dustin and we could not have asked for better results! Panzer has became very responsive to commands and shows no more reactivity to other dogs. We look forward to seeing our friends Dustin and his wife Jessica to work with and grow our knowledge for training dogs. We have had two successful dogs come from North County Canine! We absolutely recommend! read more

I really dislike writing bad reviews, the last time I wrote one I deleted it. I have been at odds with myself over this review, its not something I'm taking lightly but I feel it needs to be known and not forgotten. I've brought my dog Snoop here several times. The first set of employees I really enjoyed. However, I am very sad and betrayed over the situation my dog endured this past March. I went to Mexico on vacation for 8 nights and 9 days. I reached out to Dustin several times to see if it were ok to leave snoop there for that long. It took a while to get a response, which is typical for them as they seem to always be busy with events and other dog programs/seminars. He finally responded a few days before my vacation with a yes, no problem. For some reason, I had this bad feeling from the start. Let me point out that mid way through my vacation I reached out to Dustin to find out if everything was ok and if they understood the feeding schedule I had texted him. He replied with "All is good" I had my son drop off snoop with 9 days worth of food and treats, 2 blankets, his brand new kennel and favorite toy. I picked him up with almost HALF his food UNOPENED, a kennel that did not belong to him, clean blankets and no toy. Snoop was clean when I picked him up, a rarity considering the amount of days he was there. He did not smell like he did when he boarded in the past. When I picked him up on the 9th day, my poor snoop was literally half his size. Ok, maybe a bit of an exaggeration but that's how I felt. He's a big healthy one year old muscular doberman and weighed 89 lbs when I dropped him off and 9 days later he weighed 81lbs and hardly any muscle. He walked slowly, lost all his voice - literally could not bark for 3 days. He was shedding hair like I've never seen, hair just falling off with lots of dandruff. His eyes were blood shot red - lasted a few days. He was so timid and afraid of any noise for several weeks. Several days later I took him to the vet to have him checked out as he was just not the same. The vet noticed the weight loss and also his teeth. In addition to him being dehydrated, his premolars and canine section of his teeth were no longer sharp. Signs he was chewing his kennel or something hard. (might explain why we received some other dogs kennel) I texted Dustin immediacy once I got home from picking him up and sent him a picture of his unopened food and explained that something went wrong. Dustin called me and acted like it was no big deal, referring to when snoop was a puppy and had food issues and then said snoop was not eating his food and the staff did not want to waste food so they would only feed him when he was hungry. I was upset at his response. The pictures show unopened food. How would staff know if he was hungry if they didn't even open the food to feed him. They didn't even give him his liver topper and treats, something he would never reject. All the bags and cans remained unopened. You can see in the picture how skinny snoop looked and how he did not want to get up, just laid in front of me. That was right when we got home. He scarfed 2 servings of food which he threw up moments later. He threw up food for a day and a half. A few things happed immediacy after that concerned me. I was never billed. Which I never would have paid anyway. And a help wanted "kennel technicians" was posted days after I picked him up. See picture of the post. Something clearly happened and I'll never know. Today I had snoops teeth cleaned, the vet advised me to monitor the wear on his teeth because of his age. I was reminded of his stay and I was compelled to write this review. I wish I hadn't gone on that vacation and I wished the situation was handled differently with respect to my concerns. Months later I'm still upset, still reminded. read more

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We took our rescue blue heeler to North County Canine for training. Nicole and Shelby were extremely kind and patient and their training skills are exceptional. We took them a scared, nervous dog and now we have an exceptionally well adjusted member of our family. When we took him home, we we're amazed at how secure he had become and how happy he was. The trainers at NCC were in tune with our dogs personality, issues, breed characteristics and helped him overcome his issues. He's 100% more adjusted and is incredibly secure and well behaved. I highly recommend the folks at NCC. Dustin has put together a great team! read more

North County Canine Training - MOOSE - our rescue blue heeler - Pet Training Near Me - Bonsall, California

Thank you Dustin for your continued patience and knowledge during the group obedience classes. I found Dustin and North County Canine Training through a friend and I am beyond thankful. I have learned so much from Dustin and I am looking forward to not only more obedience classes in the park but also some private lessons. read more

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Highly recommend NCCT! I've taken my 3.5 year old cattle dog here for group classes and tracking. They are extremely knowledgeable about dog training and work really well with our dogs. I've gotten amazing feedback on my handling skills which has helped me grow my relationship with my dog. If you're around SoCal and need dog training, give them a call! read more

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I highly recommend NCCT to anyone who has a puppy or older dog they want to be trained in obedience, tracking, scent detection or anything else NCCT offers. I always thought it was better to have a well trained obedient dog then just a dog that is partly obedient and listens when they want. So when I was looking to get my 4 month old Belgian Malinois trained in obedience, I visited other training businesses to see what they offered. I was never impressed with their professionalism or the costs of their programs. I came across NCCT and reached out to them and left a message. Dustin replied within a few hours and provided the information on what they provided. I signed up for their 8 week (1 hour a week) puppy obedience training. This was about 12 weeks ago now. Anyways, that was when I met Nicole. I was very impressed with her knowledge and expertise in dog training. Bottom line, a dam good trainer. Every week she provided my wife and I with guidance and the feedback (what we were doing right and where we needed to improve) to help us progress in training our Mal. I can take him anywhere without any concerns.I participated in their Rattlesnake Aversion training, which I feel was a success because on one occasion I have observed my Mal's behavior change and divert from a area we were walking by. Didn't see a snake in the brush and I wasn't going to look. But I know he diverted me for a reason. Being around the NCCT team for the past few months, I can honestly say that all the trainers are very professional and knowledgeable. They are always willing to provide helpful tips and trick in training your dog. read more

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I heard about North County Canine Training through a friend who had used them for her dog. We had just gotten a Dogo Argentino who was showing some intense aggressive behavior to our other dogs and cats. I booked 6 sessions with Dustin and Jess. I also purchased an Electric Collar through them, per their suggestion because our dog was attacking our other dogs. He is a very stubborn dog, and it literally only took 2 sessions with them to get his aggression in check. We just finished our 6 sessions, and he's a completely different dog. He listens, he knows basic obedience now, he loves his crate, and he's getting along with our other dogs. If I hadn't found North County Canine Training then I would have probably had to give my handsome boy away, so they literally helped keep our 4 and 2 legged family together. read more

Can't thank Dustin and his team enough for the amazing job they did with Nala my 2 year old German Shepherd. Prior to her training Nala was very reactive, had separation anxiety, poor manners, and she pulled so much on the leash it was almost impossible to walk her. Thanks to NCC, after a 4-week board and train Nala is a completely different dog now! She's well mannered, obedient, can loose leash walk, and most important of all she's confident! We're finally able to enjoy long walks with her, play fetch off-leash at the park, have friends and family over with her around, and now we're looking forward to taking her with us to Lake Tahoe over the summer. Dustin and his team also did a great job of teaching my family and I how to properly handle and communicate with Nala moving forward. We're really happy with the results we got from NCC and we're excited to build off of the foundation they set. They truly changed my family's life and Nala's life for the better! read more

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Great place for dog training and service dog training and testing. It was a comfortable place for me and my dog

We took our 1.5 year old mini golden doodle, Kip, to NCC for the 2 week boarding program and did an additional one week off leash training program as well. We have nothing but the best things to say about Dustin and his team!! They took the time to make sure we knew how Kip was trained so that we could continue with everything when he came home. We feel so much more comfortable bringing him places because we know he will listen to us and be on his best behavior. I would absolutely recommend NCC! read more

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I am so thankful all the trainers and everyone at North County! It s our home away from home. Blue enjoys it so much and knows when we turn into the driveway he starts howling!! We gotten the chance to fine tune our on and off leash obedience and meet so many great friends. read more

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We cannot say enough about our experience with North County Canine! Dustin and his team (shout out to Austin & Bill!) are top notch and dialed in. We were so excited to get Nakoa some confidence training, obedience training, and assess his foundation for future bite work there. It's incredible to learn from this crew and watch them help Nakoa become the best version of himself. read more

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My pup did training back in 2022 with Shelby. We were able to participate in pack walks as well. I remember thinking my dog wouldn't be able to go to the park or public areas due to his behavior issues. The training sessions we did were extremely helpful and we were lucky to have such an great trainer. Would highly recommend them if you're looking for dog training. read more

My wife and I were recommended North County Canine by one of my work colleagues who explained how professional this dog training company was. we did six private lessons with Dustin that went from learning our dogs body language, confidence level, and how to properly play with him. We soon after began learning how to communicate with our dog through the obedience the training we were given. Dustin has a great understanding with dogs and explains very well, how we can understand and communicate with them too. read more

Let me start off my saying puppy blues are a real thing, I'm a first time dog owner and I got my German Shepard at 8 weeks. There was so many things I didn't know and wanted to be a first time owner the "right" way. I never knew how reactive GSD could be and territorial and I knew my dog needed boundaries from the beginning. Dustin was recommended to me and let me say he has been such a help on this journey! Halo is now able to walk next to other dogs, her reactivity has insanely decreased. Her obedience is great and training here has helped Halo and I a lot! I feel that I have support and im always learning new things! Thank you North County Canine for caring about your customers! read more

My wife and I tried a different board and train about 6 months prior to this and were left with an okay job but still plenty of issues that only grew into headaches and frustration. Fast forward a bit and now I'm sitting in an evaluation with Dustin and Jessica helping us understand Draco a little more and analyzing a list of different situations to come up with a game plan for Draco. After the eval we scheduled a date that works to begin the training and they definitely exceeded all of my expectations. I seriously appreciate everything Dustin and his team has done for Draco and us as we were not expecting this amount of support and transparency through the board and train process. I could not be any more grateful for the help in bringing us back a solid companion. Without a doubt his excellent service and strong commitment to help our little family has already made a great impact in our daily lives and I'm certain it will carry on. Dustin has been an awesome person and an amazing trainer. He has definitely become THE guy I will go to for any type of training in the future and I most certainly recommend to everyone with pets and those who think of getting a pet. These guys take pride in the work the results they turn in. Once again you guys are great and I will be coming back for all the different trainings you all offer. read more

I've just completed my 2nd Group Obedience with NCK9 and hope to be part of this pack for a long time. Dustin is an exceptional passionate trainer to learn from! This class is exactly what we needed to add to our obedience regimen. read more

So happy I found this place! We rescued a malinois/ cattle dog puppy and knew we were gonna need help with training. We initially got talked into a trainer that the rescue had recommended. The vibes were off, so I wanted to shop around. After a quick phone call with Dustin I knew they would be a better fit, not to mention he wasn't pushy at all like the first guy. After a consultation with Jess and Dustin, I knew they were the right trainers! We did private lessons with Dustin and now group obedience. I have learned so much and I swear my dog (and son) like him better . He is so patient and really makes sure you understand how to do it so you can practice at home. They truly love what they do. Can't recommend enough! read more

10/10 recommend Dustin and the rest of the awesome crew at NCCT! I have my Belgian Malinois pup in with them and he has made such an improvement working with the crew. Good prices and super good group of people to be around! read more

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We left them 4 messages and couldn't get a call back. I guess they didn't want our business so we went with someone else.

Thank you Shelby for waking up so early on Saturdays. Thank you Dustin, and Molly.

To say North County Canine & the staff has changed our lives would be an understatement. Our young shepherd went through a traumatic experience with another trainer, that left her fearful, reactive, and lost. While working with NCC Gigi has fallen back in love with life again. She has confidence back like I could have never imagined. Walks were a nightmare, but now the girls are so well trained that i can walk them both together, which says something because i am not a very big/ strong personWhen we adopted our second girl, they welcomed her with open arms and task trained her to preform as a service dog. The transformation my girls went through with NCC was unbelievable! They never fail to check in on us, and they make sure we know they are always here to help. It's now been a year since we first started training, and there has been so much growth in both of our girls. We did board and trains, which did amazing for our dogs, but we love the staff and this environment so much, that we keep going back weekly! I love seeing this business grow and i love watching it change the lives of so many families! Dustin, Jess, & their team are the most dedicated and most brilliant trainers around. We feel so at home there, and they are the ONLY people we trust with our babies! read more

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Dustin and Jessica are by far the best dog trainers I've ever come in contact with. With previous dogs and my current dog we went to petsmart or petco for training. The training there realistically did nothing. The few weeks that we had our 9 month old basset hound Maple trained with North County Canine Training completely changed our dog in the best possible way. She now LISTENS!!!! If you know anything about basset hounds they are one of the most stubborn dogs and have such strong noses that when they catch a scent trail they are gone. We don't have this problem anymore Our dog loves the training and loves to listen and please now. Maple would get so excited to see Jessica and Dustin it was incredible what they did for her. I cannot recommend them enough we are absolutely bringing every dog in the future to them. THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH JESS AND DUSTIN!! read more

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Highly recommend the basic to advanced confidence and obedience training here. My dog attended a 4 week board and train program where she learned amazing control skills to walk confidently in public and control herself. I too was trained to read and predict her actions before they escalate to afford us both the best experience on walks and socializing in groups. read more

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North County is by far the best investment you can ever make for your dog! My partner and I heard about north county from a friend who had the most well behaved and happy dog, so we knew they'd do a good job but once we met Dustin and Jess we knew they were the perfect fit. They make such an effort to build the bond between dog and owner while training. Our dog came out of training / boarding a completely different dog than when we first started our journey. Plus, she loves the team there so much which makes us feel great. We always get compliments on her behavior, and tell everyone it's 100% a result of North County read more

Dustin and North County K9 were top notch. We went to him for private lessons for our dog Samson and couldn't be more pleased with the results. He came highly recommended from friends. Always on time, always great training and always gave the why behind the lesson, so you can understand why and how to work with your dog. Our dog and his behavior is a complete change for the better after this, and we look forward to going back for more with Samson and others. read more

Dustin has helped us immensely with training our corgi pup Sully to walk on a leash without tugging. One session in, we were able to see a 90% difference right away! He has also played an integral role in helping Sully to drop toys when he was reluctant to do so before. Dustin is very experienced and has made my husband and I comfortable in training sessions in handling our pup. He is very succinct and direct with his teaching methods and has really made our pup better and more respectful to us as owners. He is a wealth of information and a great resource for any dog behaviors or troubles. I 100% recommend him, he is great with dogs and knows absolutely what he is doing..you will not regret working with him! read more