School of Paws
Ranked #1 in Encinitas and #144 in California
Service area: School of Paws serves North County San Diego, including Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Solana Beach, and Carlsbad.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Hounds
- Terriers
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
School of Paws offers several training programs designed to unleash a pup’s potential. Their Puppy Training program helps raise puppies right and prevent problems from the start.
Private Dog Training sessions are tailored to specific needs, allowing pet parents to accomplish their individual goals. For those with limited time, the Board and Train program provides a jump-start on training, conducted at the client’s home.
Additionally, they offer Dog Walking services to ensure pups get potty breaks, exercise, and fun time with their trainer, specifically focusing on loose leash walking in certain areas.
Testimonials
“Pilar did a great job with our dog Charlie. She sent us pictures throughout the day. She was informative and we could all tell she has a love for animals. Thank you Pilar!”
– Jason N.
“Pilar is fantastic! A true animal lover, talented trainer, and treats your dog like a family member. Can’t recommend her highly enough!”
– Debra S.
“Pilar is wonderful and sweet with our dogs! They get so excited for their morning walks with her and they both walk much more relaxed now.”
– Michelle J.
About the Trainer
School of Paws is a dog training business that aims to make training fun and successful, helping pups reach their full potential and fostering a special bond between pets and their parents. They focus on mastering basic commands and addressing bad habits.
Their training methods are science-based, emphasizing positive reinforcement, force-free, humane, and reward-based approaches to build trust, love, and understanding without harsh treatments. They specialize in puppies and separation anxiety, and can help train any dog behavior or breed.
Pilar, the certified dog trainer, has over 10 years of experience helping hundreds of dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and sizes. She is recommended by rescue groups, pet sitters, doggy day cares, and other dog trainers. School of Paws has received 5-star reviews from happy pet owners.
Accomplishments
Pilar is a certified dog trainer in Encinitas, CA, with over 10 years of experience. She has helped hundreds of dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and sizes using simple, compassionate, and effective training methods.
She is a Certified Positive Dog Trainer from Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior. School of Paws boasts 5-star reviews from happy pet owners, and Pilar is recommended by numerous rescue groups, pet sitters, doggy day cares, and other dog trainers.
How to Get Started!
To get started with School of Paws, clients can book a Meet and Greet or request a free consultation. They offer a free 20-minute chat to discuss training goals. Clients can call or schedule a meeting online.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog walker