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Finest City Dog Training - North County is a dog training business in Carlsbad, California offering Group Classes and Private Lessons, with published programs from $40.
Carlsbad • CA • Uses rented space • 4.8 ★ (32 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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Finest City Dog Training - North County is listed among dog training programs in Carlsbad. Published program types include group classes, private lessons. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Group classes span beginner through advanced levels, with a six-session beginner course at $200 and intermediate or advanced courses at $175 each. Finest City Dog Training - North County also offers private lesson packages ranging from a single session at $150 up to an eight-session program at $925 for dogs with behavioral challenges. An unlimited group class membership runs $475 with lifetime support included, and puppy socialization sessions are available for $40 each.
Private lessons start at $150 for a single session, with multi-session packages at $750 for six sessions or $925 for eight. Group courses run $175 to $200 for six-session programs, and the unlimited group membership costs $475 as a one-time fee. All prices are published clearly on the website.
A single 60-75 minute private session offering a full evaluation of the dog along with actual training addressing the owner's top concerns, serving as an introduction to their methods.
The trainer meets one-on-one with the owner and dog for one session that includes evaluation and training.
Best for: Owners wanting to meet a trainer and address their most pressing concern before committing to a program.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 sessions
An eight-session private program covering obedience and behavior modification, including lifetime group class access, AKC CGC certification, and phone/text support between sessions.
Owner and dog work with a trainer across 8 individual 45-minute sessions with support available between visits.
Best for: New puppy owners, first-time owners, or dogs with behavioral challenges like separation anxiety or aggression.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Separation anxiety, Puppy training
Duration: 8 sessions
Includes: Lifetime support
Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Socialization
Duration: 6 sessions
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session Dog Training | $150 per session | 1 sessions |
| Ultimate Dog Training Program | $925 per program | 8 sessions |
| Foundation Dog Training Program | $750 per program | 6 sessions |
A single 45-minute group class for young puppies focused on introducing them to other puppies in a safe setting and building early socialization skills, with instruction tailored to their age.
Puppies attend one group class session with gentle, age-appropriate instruction.
Best for: Puppies between 12 and 16 weeks old with current vaccinations and a clean fecal test.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization
A six-session beginner obedience class covering basic commands like sit, stay, down, and come, with continued socialization opportunities for puppies and older dogs.
Owners bring their dog to six 45-minute group classes held at outdoor locations.
Best for: Puppies 16 weeks or older and adult, social dogs with little to no formal training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Socialization
Duration: 6 sessions
A six-session intermediate class that builds on basic obedience with added distractions and intermediate-level skill work.
Six 45-minute group classes at outdoor locations.
Best for: Dogs that have completed a Level 1 class or already know the basics.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 6 sessions
A six-session advanced class focused on high-level obedience skills and preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Six 45-minute group classes held outdoors.
Best for: Dogs that have completed Level 1 and 2 classes or comparable intermediate training.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Duration: 6 sessions
A test-preparation class for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, with five classes of preparation followed by the actual test.
Six 45-minute classes including test preparation and the CGC test itself.
Best for: Dogs in training to become therapy dogs or owners wanting advanced public manners certification.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Therapy dog training
Duration: 6 sessions
A one-time payment giving a dog lifetime access to all regular Level 1-3 obedience classes with no additional monthly fees, intended for ongoing training maintenance and socialization.
The dog can attend regular group classes indefinitely after the one-time payment.
Best for: Dog owners seeking ongoing training and guidance over the long term.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Socialization
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Socialization Class | $40 per session | — |
| Beginner Dog Training | $200 per program | 6 sessions |
| Intermediate Dog Training | $175 per program | 6 sessions |
| Advanced Dog Training | $175 per program | 6 sessions |
| AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification | $175 per program | 6 sessions |
| Unlimited Group Training Classes in San Diego | $475 per program | — |
The program explicitly describes its approach as balanced training, combining reward-based techniques with corrections as needed. They state they accept dogs with aggression issues, making this an option for owners dealing with more serious behavioral concerns.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: CPDT-KA, APDT, AKC CGC Evaluator
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trainers hold CPDT-KA certification and serve as AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators, with 18 years in business. Insurance coverage and guarantee terms aren't mentioned on the site. The business is also listed as an APDT member.
Facility: Uses rented space
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Finest City Dog Training - North County does not publish board & train pricing. Across Carlsbad, 21 programs publish prices from about $89 to $1,490.
Reviews: Finest City Dog Training - North County shows 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews among 5 published Carlsbad programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 95 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 79%). 3 of 5 Carlsbad listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA, APDT, AKC CGC Evaluator.
Classes take place at a rented training space on Windcrest Drive rather than a dedicated facility. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't described on the website.
820 Windcrest Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Friday: 9AM-7PM
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Sunday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Saturday: 9AM-7PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
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