K’s Canine Companions

Private in-home training sessions are 1.5 hours and focus on behavior modification and obedience using positive reinforcement. The Mountain Mutt Retreat is a 3-day minimum board and train program that includes daily hands-on training and a customized home plan. Doggy daycare offers 5-hour supervised sessions with socialization in a fenced yard. All programs begin with a behavior assessment to tailor services to the dog’s needs. Ongoing sessions and packages are available for continued progress.

Pricing Summary

Private training: $70 for 1.5 hours. Doggy daycare: $80/day (discounts: Bronze $65/day for 3-5 days, Silver $60/day for 6-9 days, Gold $50/day for 10+ days). Boarding: $110/24hr. Mountain Mutt Retreat (board and train): $130/day (discounts: Bronze $120/day for 3-5 nights, Silver $110/day for 6-9 nights, Gold $95/day for 10+ nights). Pet sitting: $90/15hr. Drop-in visits: $50/1hr. Walk/hike: $20/15-60min. Add-ons available for extra hours, dogs, or training.

Policies

Client agreements are required for all services, including training, boarding, and pet sitting. These agreements cover vaccination status, spay/neuter, medication instructions, and home access details. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated but are likely outlined in the client agreements linked on the website.

K’s Canine Companions is a dog training and pet care business founded by Kristina Padilla, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), specializing in positive reinforcement training and behavior modification. They help dog owners train their pets at home through private in-home sessions and offer a range of supportive services including doggy daycare, cage-free boarding, pet sitting, drop-in visits, and walk/hike services. Their unique Mountain Mutt Retreat program combines boarding with hands-on training and includes a customized home training plan for clients. Kristina’s personal journey with Sugar Plum, a rescued Pitbull with severe anxiety and PTSD, inspired her to focus on compassionate, science-based methods for dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, and separation anxiety. They work with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including special needs dogs, and emphasize empowering owners with tools to continue training at home.

Their doggy daycare and boarding services are offered at their home facility in Lake Arrowhead, CA, featuring a .5-acre fenced property for safe socialization. Clients receive daily photo and video updates, ensuring transparency and peace of mind. All services are tailored to individual dog needs, with flexible scheduling and free pickup/drop-off within 15 miles of Lake Arrowhead.

K’s Canine Companions stands out by combining professional training with high-touch pet care, making them a holistic choice for owners seeking both behavioral improvement and reliable daily care.

Accomplishments

Kristina Padilla is a CPDT-KA certified trainer who studied under PhD-level canine behaviorists. She successfully rehabilitated Sugar Plum, a severely anxious and traumatized Pitbull, using behavior modification techniques. She continues to update her knowledge with current scientific research in canine behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by completing a Behavior Assessment form to evaluate their dog’s needs. They then select a desired service and submit contact information. A team member will contact them to schedule the initial consultation or service start date.