Puppy Training in San Diego
Set your puppy up for success with fear-free foundational training, socialization, and house training.
Early puppy training is crucial for their development, particularly between 8–16 weeks, during the socialization period. We can help you raise your puppies into well-adjusted adult dogs with modern, science-based methods.
Reach out to Kindred Dog for private puppy training sessions.
Training Focus
Our science-based puppy training leverages force-free methods for early problem prevention and forming strong bonds.
Program Details
Led by Susie Petrucci, a Fear Free Certified Trainer, puppy training from Kindred Dog is tailored to your family’s specific needs.
Duration: 4–6 customized private classes or sessions
Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.
Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.
Safe, Private Sessions: Force-free training in a comfortable environment makes learning fun
Safe, Private Sessions: Force-free training in a comfortable environment makes learning fun
Learning Resources: Video recaps and interactive homework plans keep you on track
San Diego Dog Training Services
Puppy training is just the beginning. Trust Kindred Dog for training at every life stage.
Adolescent & Adult Dog Training
A force-free program designed to build reliable manners, strengthen communication, and support real-world skills for dogs over six months old.
Includes 4–6 private sessions offered in person or virtually, tailored to your dog’s age, needs, and learning style.
Behavior Modification
Fear-free support for dogs working through reactivity, anxiety, fear, or other complex behaviors.
This program provides individualized, science-based strategies with 4–6 private sessions available in person or virtually.
Family Paws Training: Dogs & Storks® / Dogs & Toddlers
Gentle, science-based support for families helping dogs adjust to life with babies and toddlers.
This program teaches how to communicate with your dog and understand what they are feeling at any moment in time, understand their sensitivities, and learn about proximity and the different types of supervision through private sessions or in-person workshops.
Why Choose Kindred Dog?
Whether you’re in need of leash training, crate training, or general house and behavior training for puppies, Kindred Dog offers science-based and family-focused fear-free puppy training in the San Diego area.
Founder Susie Petrucci brings an Ed.S. in Education and multiple professional training certifications to every session, blending behavioral science with a warm, family-centered teaching style. Her background includes:
Rather than relying on pressure or correction, our San Diego puppy training emphasizes positive reinforcement, cooperative care, and thoughtful guidance for both puppies and their people. With Kindred Dog, early learning becomes a supportive, joyful start to a lifelong partnership.
Start Training With Kindred Dog
Give your new young dog the best chance of success for a stress-free life. Begin your fear-free puppy training journey today and enjoy a stronger bond and a more harmonious relationship now and in the future.