Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center

06/12/2024

Rattlesnake season is upon us and so is the training to teach your dog how to avoid them by sight, scent, and smell. The sign-up link is now available for you to make an appointment for your dog to train with one of the best in the field! Sign up now at https://kscec.org.

06/07/2024

Here's the "Dog Pawlicy" for The Shoppes at Carlsbad and a list of a few shops that are dog friendly. Hopefully, we'll began to see that list grow! It's a wonderful activity to do on a drizzly day or if you just want to level up your dog training skills! Have fun and stay safe out there! See you at The Shoppes!

06/07/2024

Kindred Spirits wanted to give a big shout out and a huge thank you to The Shoppes at Carlsbad for allowing dog owners to bring their well behaved dogs into their mall! Our Saturday walking crew got to practice their good manners when greeted by friendly strangers, politely riding in elevators, and practiced some basic skills around all the new smells and distractions. Our pups were tired out by the end of that walk, but it's all thanks to The Shoppes at Carlsbad's new Paw-licy that has generously allowed dog owners to bring in their leashed pets and have some fun! If you're looking for a little adventure with your dog, check out The Shoppes at Carlsbad, just be sure to read their Paw-licy first😎

05/27/2024

"Home of the free because of the brave" -Unknown-
To all our service men, women, and K-9, we thank you, we honor you, and offer our sincerest gratitude for your sacrifice and dedication to our country!

05/26/2024

We had sooo much fun with this group! Thursday night's Intermediate Class was a hoot! (Yes, I said "hoot"😁) The parents had us in stitches and sometimes, their dogs did too. This was a fabulous group of grads; Odie, super smart, energetic, funny, athletic, willing to try and do anything new, Alan is a bit more subdued, confident, hardworking, always smiling with the best mohawk in town, and sweet little Daisy and her adopted sister, Kai, both so bright, love to please, affectionate, gentle and kind, they all have come a long way since they started with us. With their parents unwavering dedication, love, and brilliant sense of humor, there's no limit to what they can all do. We get to know the dogs pretty well by the time they reach this level, so it's exciting to see the great teamwork they've created together, the solid skill sets they've developed, and the loving bond they have with their parents. What a great way to end our graduation week! Thank you, to all of you, for trusting us to work with you and your dogs. It's been an absolute pleasure for us! Congratulations Odie, Alan, Daisy, and Kai! You did it!🥳

05/25/2024

When you get to Basic 2, it can feel a little intimidating. Maybe you think your skills aren't where you'd like them to be...maybe you think there are times when your dog seems to forget what "sit" or "down" means (they didn't, by the way😁). We all have big expectations of ourselves and our dogs, but here's the thing...Basic 2 is really just continuing to build on your education you already have as a good dog trainer. There is a lot to remember when training our dogs and that is why Basic 2 is the perfect place to practice what you've already learned, refine your skills, get some refreshers on some key points, and learn a few new tricks as you work together as a team with your dog. As you increase the difficulty of these basic skills, it really strengthens the trust and communication that you have with your dog. With Kate's keen eye and her vast experience, she can help you make the littlest adjustments that can suddenly make everything fall into place, like magic! That is what Basic 2 is all about. Here we have 3 very good, very smart and talented, sweet dogs, with very different temperaments, at different stages of their training, but they all made enormous progress in finding more effective ways to communicate and build on the foundation of love and trust they already established together. Ultimately that is what good dog training is all about; connection, trust, patience, love, humor, and a little bit of Kate magic goes a very long way! Congratulations Charlie, Henry, and Charlie! Job well done indeed! What a pleasure it has been for us to work with you all!

05/24/2024

This was such an incredibly sweet group of dogs! Sweet, loaded with smarts and cleverness! We had so much fun with this little group! They are truly fuzzy little gifts of unconditional love and charm! And I can't even begin to tell you how many brain games they went through, but it was a lot more than we anticipated! Very bright group! Super fun parents! What can I say...we are smitten! Congratulations!

05/23/2024

Where do I even start with this group? They were so much fun! Such completely different personalities and all were such delights to work with! Every class was a different adventure of the good kind! Fritz's floor flops, Noodle's elegance and grace, Ositio's boundless energy and exuberance, and Valley's thoughtful, gentle spirit...they all exceeded beyond expectations and we look forward to seeing them at the next level! Thank you for trusting us to work with you! Congratulations!

05/22/2024

Please give another round of applause for this next fantastic group of graduates😃 Our Tuesday morning class was always fun, energetic, and hardworking. Although diverse in breed, age, and challenges, they all shared a common bond, their deep love and devotion for their parents🥰Together they overcame fears, reinforced some basics, and learned a few new important skills. We couldn't be prouder of this group! I know this group of students will continue to succeed on their journeys together. How great is this group? Super, duper great! Congratulations!

05/22/2024

We're off to another great start of graduation week! Prosecco, Shane, Hailee and Zoey...how marvelous are they! With dedicated parents like these, it's no wonder they did so well and were an absolute pleasure to work with! The ever smiling Prosecco, the perpetual optimist, Miss Hailee, the seriously stunning and oh so charming Shane, and the super, super sweet and mighty brave Zoey...we congratulate you all on a job well done and wish you all more happiness, joy, and lots of treats on your journeys going forward! Thank you for trusting us to work with you!

05/18/2024

Foxtail season is here, so please, please take the necessary precautions to avoid an unnecessary trip to the emergency vet clinic! Be sure to pluck these little barbs off your dog as well as off your shoes, socks, pants, and wherever they else they may have embedded on your person, and dispose of them properly. They can still cause issues for your pet if found in your home. Don't let your dog wander off hiking trails, keep their long, curly fur trimmed, and check your pet for these dangerous barbs after a long walk.

05/13/2024

One of the perks of being an Intermediate graduate is that you get invited on these little field trips to test your dog training skills in new environments with different distractions (remember the 4 Ds). With expert Kate by your side, you get to see where you and your dog are excelling and where you might need a little refining. These kinds of activities help proof your dog's training and are loads of fun! It's such a rewarding experience and it continues to deepen the trust and bond you have with your dog! And that's priceless. Thank you Kate!
(Top-Merlin, Porter, & Ace Bottom-Mija and Raven)

05/12/2024

Wishing all moms and dog moms alike a very Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for your tireless effort, patience, and love, for your incredible devotion, warmth, and kindness, for your sense of humor when things get tough, and for always being there to protect, defend, and care for your loved ones, no matter what. Have a beautiful day today! You deserve it!

05/05/2024

Just a little mall walk and a down stay with Kindred Spirit Friends😃
(Thank you Jo for the photo!) Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!

05/04/2024

Yes...May the 4th BE WITH YOU!
(Thank you Amanda Taylor for this adorable post!)

05/01/2024

Our Week 3 sessions are going strong and so are our students! How can you not smile looking at this gorgeous group!

04/29/2024

Good dog training is about building a relationship based on trust, love, understanding, and patience, not dominance.

04/24/2024

If I could only be half as good as my dog thinks I am...

04/23/2024

If we don't have our dog's attention, how do they know we're talking to them?

04/15/2024

New sessions.for Puppy, Basic Obedience, and Basic 2 begin tonight, so sign up now at pawpartner.com. before those spaces are gone and let's keep training the best dog ever...yours!

04/15/2024

Rounding out our graduations this past week was the utterly adorable and oh so sweet Puppy class! Well done graduates! Well done indeed! You made it😃Thank you for trusting us to help you train your lovable, fuzzy family members! They certainly made a wonderful impression on us! We really enjoyed working with all of you! They've come so far, whether it was learning to be little braver, a little more confident, or even a little calmer, they all made great strides in their training and made some new friends along the way! You should be so proud of them as they are off to a great start! Keep up the good work and remember to make training fun and keep that sense of humor. It certainly makes a difference😁This was such a charming group of puppies! We can't wait to see you in our Basic Obedience class. Congratulations!

04/13/2024

This Intermediate group has been with us since Puppy Class and my how they have grown and matured in so many wonderful ways! They finished out their graduation day with a "Rally" course of challenges that truly tested their abilities. And I have to say, no matter how talented or smart your dog is, it's the teamwork between the trainer and their dog that makes them successful. It takes time and dedication to build trust and a bond between an owner and their dog to make a good partnership. These are 5 amazing examples of trainers and their dogs who demonstrated excellent teamwork with their dogs. We are so proud of this group for their hard work, perseverance, and good humor. Such an exemplary group of dogs!

04/12/2024

Meet our marvelous Wednesday night group of incredibly charming Basic graduates😃Now this was a mixed bag of fun! Some were a little anxious in the first couple of classes, but by the end, they had built up their self-esteem and confidence and really began to feel at home! Some were just the epitome of optimism and joy, and showed nothing but the desire to have a chilling good time😊And some had this amazing sense of calm and steady zen energy that just floated throughout the room like a soothing balm😌 Together, they made magic and trained and bonded in a way I think only dogs can truly appreciate. Their parents supported and encouraged one another too. But dogs have their own way of communicating and did so quietly and gently, supporting one another at a distance. It's hard to describe what it's like to see how those relationships evolve in 6 short weeks, and even harder to express the impact they have on each other, but they really do make a difference in their overall training and well being. What a pleasure it was to work with this stellar group! Congratulations to you all! Can't wait to see you in Basic 2!

04/11/2024

This was one of our biggest graduating classes for Basic Obedience and definitely one of the funniest! Personalities galore! There was this great balance between the big dogs and the little ones, and the other ones in-between. Miss Ladybug who offered a little comic relief with one of her big relaxing sprawls out in the middle of the floor😁Bubbs with his soft eyes and big grin! Olive and Snaxton who couldn't keep their eyes off each other and oh so sweet! Wily, Pingu, and Odie, happy souls, eager to learn and willing to please! Tiny Charlie parading around the room and Henry with his dapper bowtie charmed us all! This group made fast friends, supported one another, and cheered each other on, making training relaxed and fun for all! Individually they made great strides towards their goals, but together, well, they succeeded beyond expectations😃Congratulations to you all! Well done! Thank you for making class so enjoyable!

04/10/2024

Our Tuesday morning group of Basic graduates have all made such immense progress in their training! We couldn't be prouder of them! The love and dedication these folks have for their sweet pups was clearly evident and was no doubt a big part of their success. Each week, this group continued to grow and made great strides towards their goals. We congratulate each of you and wish you many, many happy years ahead! Can't wait to see you in Basic 2!

04/10/2024

We're off to another incredible round of graduations for Kindred Spirits😃Congrats to our first group of Basic Graduates! This was a large class, but marvelous class! I dub thee the "Oh dear!" class😄There was a lot of impressive growth, lots of laughs, and tons of support for one another! Unfortunately, a few students needed to leave a little early, so they missed this photo opt, but they still received their diplomas and were stellar students! What a joy it has been for us to start our week off with this group!

04/08/2024

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

04/03/2024

Delighted to be back in class! Just 1 week to go until graduation!

04/02/2024

03/31/2024

Happy Easter to all our Kindred Spirits family and friends!