Crafty Canine Club

Crafty Canine Club offers intensive board-and-train programs (8, 14, 21, and 30 days) with daily 4–6 hours of safe play and 24/7 trainer supervision. Private 1-on-1 sessions target specific issues like leash pulling, separation anxiety, and reactivity. AKC-certified courses include S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Urban Canine, and Community Canine. All programs include daily updates, photos, and a structured transition plan upon return home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed online, but they offer a free behavior assessment to create a custom plan. Board and train programs range from 8 to 30 days, with pricing likely tiered by duration. Private sessions and AKC classes are available with individualized quotes. They accept pet insurance for certain programs.

Policies

They guarantee growth — if a dog does not improve, clients receive a refund. They never turn away dogs and work with owners even if training continues elsewhere. They provide daily updates during boarding and accommodate schedule changes, such as extended stays due to flight delays, without penalty.

Crafty Canine Club is a full-service dog training and boarding facility in Poway, CA, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners through compassionate, relationship-based training. They offer a range of services including private 1-on-1 sessions, group AKC-certified classes, and intensive board-and-train programs (14, 21, 30, and 8-day options). Their unique “No Dog Left Behind” policy ensures no dog is turned away based on breed, temperament, or weight, and they guarantee growth or a money-back refund. Staff provide 24/7 supervised care with daily safe-play sessions, and all dogs receive individual attention. The facility is cleaned twice daily, and training emphasizes positive experiences, patience, and understanding canine behavior. They also operate a dog rescue initiative and offer free behavior assessments to create customized training plans.

Their team includes certified trainers with diverse backgrounds, including a former NFL player with a Master’s in Applied Psychology, an animal behaviorist with experience training exotic animals, and a certified AKC therapy dog who helps with socialization. They specialize in behavior modification for fear, reactivity, separation anxiety, and aggression, and support dogs of all sizes and ages.

Additional services include dog boarding, day care, and educational blog content to support ongoing training at home.

Accomplishments

Owner Don Cherry has 4,500 hours in behavior modification training, a Master’s in Applied Psychology, and prior NFL experience. Lead trainer Kelsey Worth has 12 years training exotic animals and worked at San Diego Zoo and Living Coast Discovery. Staff are certified as Dog Trainers, Animal Behavior Consultants, and Animal Handlers. Dozer is a certified AKC therapy dog. The facility is recognized for successful rehabilitation of aggressive and fearful dogs.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free behavior assessment to meet the staff, tour the Poway facility, and complete a five-part situational evaluation to create a customized training plan for your dog.