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Group Classes in Carlsbad, CA — 3 Businesses

Group dog training classes in Carlsbad, California cost $40–$475 for a 5-week course, the most affordable training format. Of the 3 providers running classes, 3 offer puppy classes and 3 prepare dogs for Canine Good Citizen testing.

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Finest City Dog Training - North County
Carlsbad, CA
Score 95

Balanced training since 2007, blending methods to fit each dog's temperament rather than following one school of thought

4.8(32 Google Reviews)

Group Classes range from $40 per session for puppy socialization to $200 for a six-session beginner course, with intermediate, advanced, and CGC prep courses at $175 each for six sessions. An unlimited classes option runs $475 with lifetime support included. Private Lessons start at $150 for a single session, with multi-session packages available—six sessions at $750 or eight sessions at $925, both including lifetime support for ongoing guidance.

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John Knows Dogs
John's Natural Dog Training Company
Carlsbad, CA

Established 1990 with CPDT-certified trainers; founder has served as expert witness in canine behavior court cases

4.1(11 Google Reviews)

Three program types are available: In-Home Training, Group Classes, and Private Lessons. In-Home Training comes in tiered packages—Platinum, Gold, and Silver—each suited to different experience levels and behavioral needs, from new puppy owners to those working on aggression or socialization issues. Group Classes include Beginner and Advanced courses (each 6 weeks), a 4-week Canine Good Citizen class, Puppy Socialization, and an unlimited group package with lifetime support. Pricing for all programs is available on request.

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A Dog You’re Proud Of. A Bond That Lasts. North San Diego’s award-winning dog training studio — serving Carlsbad and North County San Diego since 1992. Browse ClassesView Schedule & Register 5-Star Reviews | National Trainer of the Year | Serving North County San Diego | AKC CGC Certified Classes Find the Right Class for Your Dog From first-time puppies to off-leash athletes, there’s a place for every dog here. Puppy & Adolescent The best time to build good habits is right now. Foundation skills, socialization, and confidence — taught at the right time to set your dog up for life. Start Their TrainingObedience Classes Pulling on leash, ignoring commands, checking out in public — sound familiar? Our obedience classes will get your dog reliably listening, on leash and off. Find an Obedience ClassFreedom Unleashed The goal every dog owner dreams about: a dog you can trust off leash. This class builds the distance and focus to make that real. Earn Off-Leash FreedomNosework Tap into your dog’s most powerful instinct. Mentally engaging, endlessly rewarding, and a consistent favorite of dogs and owners alike. Try NoseworkAgility Jumps, tunnels, weave poles — and a dog that’s having the time of their life. A great next step for energetic dogs and motivated owners. Explore AgilityCanine Good Citizen The gold standard in dog manners. Earn your dog’s official AKC CGC certification and prove to the world what a great team you’ve become. Get CGC CertifiedSee All ClassesNot sure if group class is right for your dog? Read this first! Training North County San Diego Dogs Since 1992 Canine Learning Centers has been a trusted part of the North County San Diego community for over three decades. What started as a passion for helping dogs and their families thrive has grown into one of the most respected training programs in Southern California. Laura Christiansen, the studio’s founder and lead trainer, was named National Trainer of the Year at the 61st Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards — a recognition that reflects a career built on results, relationship, and genuine love for dogs. Whether you’re starting from scratch with a new puppy or working through a specific challenge, Laura meets you and your dog exactly where you are — and gives you the tools to get where you want to go. About LauraThe Canine Learning Centers Difference Small Classes, Real Results Every class at Canine Learning Centers is kept intentionally small. Your dog gets individual attention, you get real answers, and the training actually transfers to your life at home. 30+ Years of Expertise Laura Christiansen has been training North County San Diego dogs since 1992 and was named National Trainer of the Year at the 61st Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards — one of the most respected honors in the field. Training That Builds Trust Our methods are positive, science-based, and designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog — not just produce obedience. The kind of trust that lasts well beyond graduation. What Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar OstovarWhat Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar Ostovar What Our Clients are SayingLaura Christiansen has given us the opportunity to become strong, structured and loving leaders for our very great puppy. We have been in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Beginner Practice Class, Puppy Learn and Play, Canine Good Citizen and Freedom Unleashed within a year. Every class has brought us new challenges in our adventure to raise a well balanced puppy. Every step of the way, we have felt encouraged and empowered by Laura to train our puppy to be a great dog. Shauna WoodwardWhat Our Clients are SayingLaura Christiansen has given us the opportunity to become strong, structured and loving leaders for our very great puppy. We have been in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Beginner Practice Class, Puppy Learn and Play, Canine Good Citizen and Freedom Unleashed within a year. Every class has brought us new challenges in our adventure to raise a well balanced puppy. Every step of the way, we have felt encouraged and empowered by Laura to train our puppy to be a great dog. Shauna Woodward What Our Clients are SayingMany of us dog parents realize that we need training, before we can expect our dogs to be well-trained. Because she loves dogs, and has dedicated her life to understanding their ways and needs, Laura Christiansen is a people trainer too. Working with Laura, you and your dog will feel her extraordinary firmness and compassion, and that first class is not likely to be your last! Carrie WeinbergerWhat Our Clients are SayingMany of us dog parents realize that we need training, before we can expect our dogs to be well-trained. Because she loves dogs, and has dedicated her life to understanding their ways and needs, Laura Christiansen is a people trainer too. Working with Laura, you and your dog will feel her extraordinary firmness and compassion, and that first class is not likely to be your last! Carrie Weinberger What Our Clients are SayingI highly recommend Canine Learning Center for your puppy or adult dogs training needs. Laura Christiansen is an amazing trainer. Sully and I started with Private Lessons that included the Beginner Practice Class then we went on to the Canine Good Citizen class. Not only is Laura the best dog trainer she has also helped train me so I could be a better dog parent! Next we will be in the Freedom Unleashed class -I can’t wait!! Maria SeguraWhat Our Clients are SayingI highly recommend Canine Learning Center for your puppy or adult dogs training needs. Laura Christiansen is an amazing trainer. Sully and I started with Private Lessons that included the Beginner Practice Class then we went on to the Canine Good Citizen class. Not only is Laura the best dog trainer she has also helped train me so I could be a better dog parent! Next we will be in the Freedom Unleashed class -I can’t wait!! Maria Segura What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog for the past year. We have taken multiple group classes with her and each has provided us so much value for understanding and working with our dog, Louie. She truly understands dog behavior. I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog. We definitely plan to continue with classes. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned! Brittany E.What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog for the past year. We have taken multiple group classes with her and each has provided us so much value for understanding and working with our dog, Louie. She truly understands dog behavior. I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog. We definitely plan to continue with classes. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned! Brittany E. What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a fantastic teacher! I can’t thank her enough for all she’s helped us! The transition has been amazing to watch. She taught both of us how to understand each other. I highly recommend Canine Learning Center! Toni CasityWhat Our Clients are SayingLaura is a fantastic teacher! I can’t thank her enough for all she’s helped us! The transition has been amazing to watch. She taught both of us how to understand each other. I highly recommend Canine Learning Center! Toni Casity What Our Clients are SayingExcellent place to take your dog for obedience and/or behavioral issues. Laura is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has helped me with my Great Dane, Daisy. She even helped her not be scared around big dogs! Thank you so much ! I will continue to use Laura to have a very well behaved Dane. I recommend her !!!! Dora B.What Our Clients are SayingExcellent place to take your dog for obedience and/or behavioral issues. Laura is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has helped me with my Great Dane, Daisy. She even helped her not be scared around big dogs! Thank you so much ! I will continue to use Laura to have a very well behaved Dane. I recommend her !!!! Dora B. What Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar OstovarWhat Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar Ostovar What Our Clients are SayingLaura Christiansen has given us the opportunity to become strong, structured and loving leaders for our very great puppy. We have been in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Beginner Practice Class, Puppy Learn and Play, Canine Good Citizen and Freedom Unleashed within a year. Every class has brought us new challenges in our adventure to raise a well balanced puppy. Every step of the way, we have felt encouraged and empowered by Laura to train our puppy to be a great dog. Shauna WoodwardWhat Our Clients are SayingLaura Christiansen has given us the opportunity to become strong, structured and loving leaders for our very great puppy. We have been in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Beginner Practice Class, Puppy Learn and Play, Canine Good Citizen and Freedom Unleashed within a year. Every class has brought us new challenges in our adventure to raise a well balanced puppy. Every step of the way, we have felt encouraged and empowered by Laura to train our puppy to be a great dog. Shauna Woodward What Our Clients are SayingMany of us dog parents realize that we need training, before we can expect our dogs to be well-trained. Because she loves dogs, and has dedicated her life to understanding their ways and needs, Laura Christiansen is a people trainer too. Working with Laura, you and your dog will feel her extraordinary firmness and compassion, and that first class is not likely to be your last! Carrie WeinbergerWhat Our Clients are SayingMany of us dog parents realize that we need training, before we can expect our dogs to be well-trained. Because she loves dogs, and has dedicated her life to understanding their ways and needs, Laura Christiansen is a people trainer too. Working with Laura, you and your dog will feel her extraordinary firmness and compassion, and that first class is not likely to be your last! Carrie Weinberger What Our Clients are SayingI highly recommend Canine Learning Center for your puppy or adult dogs training needs. Laura Christiansen is an amazing trainer. Sully and I started with Private Lessons that included the Beginner Practice Class then we went on to the Canine Good Citizen class. Not only is Laura the best dog trainer she has also helped train me so I could be a better dog parent! Next we will be in the Freedom Unleashed class -I can’t wait!! Maria SeguraWhat Our Clients are SayingI highly recommend Canine Learning Center for your puppy or adult dogs training needs. Laura Christiansen is an amazing trainer. Sully and I started with Private Lessons that included the Beginner Practice Class then we went on to the Canine Good Citizen class. Not only is Laura the best dog trainer she has also helped train me so I could be a better dog parent! Next we will be in the Freedom Unleashed class -I can’t wait!! Maria Segura What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog for the past year. We have taken multiple group classes with her and each has provided us so much value for understanding and working with our dog, Louie. She truly understands dog behavior. I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog. We definitely plan to continue with classes. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned! Brittany E.What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog for the past year. We have taken multiple group classes with her and each has provided us so much value for understanding and working with our dog, Louie. She truly understands dog behavior. I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog. We definitely plan to continue with classes. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned! Brittany E. What Our Clients are SayingLaura is a fantastic teacher! I can’t thank her enough for all she’s helped us! The transition has been amazing to watch. She taught both of us how to understand each other. I highly recommend Canine Learning Center! Toni CasityWhat Our Clients are SayingLaura is a fantastic teacher! I can’t thank her enough for all she’s helped us! The transition has been amazing to watch. She taught both of us how to understand each other. I highly recommend Canine Learning Center! Toni Casity What Our Clients are SayingExcellent place to take your dog for obedience and/or behavioral issues. Laura is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has helped me with my Great Dane, Daisy. She even helped her not be scared around big dogs! Thank you so much ! I will continue to use Laura to have a very well behaved Dane. I recommend her !!!! Dora B.What Our Clients are SayingExcellent place to take your dog for obedience and/or behavioral issues. Laura is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has helped me with my Great Dane, Daisy. She even helped her not be scared around big dogs! Thank you so much ! I will continue to use Laura to have a very well behaved Dane. I recommend her !!!! Dora B. What Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar OstovarWhat Our Clients are SayingI enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura’s Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advanced therapy dog. I really enjoyed the multiple classes and her teaching style. Now we are part of her group of “Caring Paws” and visit nursing homes. What I am impressed about is that breed and size of dogs do not matter because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Christiansen. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, “Everybody loves Romeo”. Shahpar Ostovar Loving Mick, My Reactive Dog A New Book by Laura Christiansen Even award-winning trainers have challenging dogs. In Loving Mick, Laura shares the honest, sometimes humbling story of raising and training her own reactive dog — and what it taught her about patience, consistency, and the depth of the human-canine bond. Part memoir, part training guide, it’s a book for anyone who has ever loved a difficult dog or simply wants to understand theirs a little better. Learn MoreCome Train With Us Canine Learning Centers is located in Carlsbad, CA — with a beautiful indoor training facility that makes classes comfortable year-round, no matter the weather. Classes Are Forming Now Spots fill quickly, especially in puppy and beginner obedience sessions. Check the current schedule and reserve your dog’s spot today. Register Now
Canine Learning Centers
Carlsbad, CA

2016 National Trainer of the Year with 30+ years in North County; small group classes capped at six dogs plus nosework, agility, and reactive dog support

5.0(75 Google Reviews)

Group Classes cover a wide range, from puppy and adolescent foundations through Beginner Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Freedom Unleashed, Urban Dog, Nosework, and Agility. Beginner Obedience runs 5 weeks at $375 per course, while Beginner Practice Class is 4 weeks at $250 per course. Pricing for the remaining Group Classes isn't published yet. Private Lessons are also offered, including agility-focused sessions, though pricing for those is available on request.

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How much do dog training classes cost in Carlsbad, CA?

Group classes are usually the lowest-cost training format in Carlsbad. Compare course length and whether puppy or CGC tracks are included.

Group class pricing in Carlsbad
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Published group courses$40 per course$475 per course
Puppy classes offered3 providersConfirm age and vaccine rules
CGC prep offered3 providersAsk about evaluator availability

What vaccinations are required for group classes?

Most Carlsbad group classes require DHPP (or equivalent) and rabies appropriate to age, and many also ask for Bordetella. Puppy classes may accept a current vaccine schedule rather than a full adult set — confirm with the provider before the first meeting.

Are group classes right for a reactive dog?

Usually no. If your dog lunges, barks, or shuts down around other dogs, a busy classroom can rehearse the problem. Start with private or carefully managed parallel walks, then graduate to group work only when a trainer confirms your dog can learn near distractions.

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Frequently asked questions about group classes in Carlsbad

How much does group classes cost in Carlsbad, CA?

Published prices currently range from $40 to $475. Compare the listings above for Carlsbad group classes options.

How many group classes providers are in Carlsbad?

3 published businesses in Carlsbad, CA offer group classes.

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Verified badges appear when confirmation checks are complete. Always confirm current availability and policies directly with the trainer.