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School of Paws is a dog training business in Encinitas, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and In-Home Training, with published programs from $35.
Encinitas • CA • Mobile / travels to you • 5.0 ★ (11 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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School of Paws is listed among dog training programs in Encinitas. Published program types include board and train, private lessons, in home training. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This required first session provides new training ideas and techniques and builds an individualized plan tailored to the dog and owner's needs.
Best for: Required before starting follow-up training classes.
Focus: Basic obedience
This required first session evaluates the puppy and owner's needs and outlines a personalized training plan.
Best for: New puppy owners starting the training process.
Focus: Puppy training
Board and train stays range from 7 to 21 days, with the longer programs including follow-up sessions and lifetime support. School of Paws also offers private lessons sold individually or in 10-session packages, plus dedicated puppy training for dogs starting at 8 weeks old. Dog walking services round out the offerings, with discounts available when purchased in bundles.
Board and train starts at $2,450 for a week-long stay, climbing to $5,250 for 21 days. Private lessons run $120 per session or $1,000 for a 10-class package, and puppy training follows similar pricing. Dog walks cost $35 each, dropping to $27 per walk when bought in a 10-pack.
This week-long board and train focuses on jumping, leash skills, basic obedience, socialization, and addressing minor bad habits or behavior issues.
The dog stays and trains at the client's home with ongoing trainer support afterward.
Best for: Dogs needing a quick jumpstart on basic manners and minor behavior issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 7 days
Includes: Lifetime support
This two-week program sets obedience rules, works on leash skills, socialization, and addresses moderate behavior modifications including distraction training.
The dog trains at the client's home for 14 days, with one follow-up session included afterward.
Best for: Dogs with moderate behavior issues needing clearer structure and rules.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 14 days
Includes: Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
This three-week program addresses serious behavior issues and bad habits, covering obedience rules, leash skills, socialization, separation anxiety, and distraction training.
The dog trains at the client's home for 21 days, followed by two 60-minute follow-up sessions.
Best for: Dogs with serious behavior challenges or separation anxiety needing intensive work.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Separation anxiety, Socialization
Duration: 21 days
Includes: Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train — 7 Days | From $2,450 per program | 7 days |
| Board and Train — 14 Days | From $3,500 per program | 14 days |
| Board and Train — 21 Days | From $5,250 per program | 21 days |
These in-home follow-up sessions cover basic obedience, socialization, housebreaking, and confidence building, tailored to the dog's specific issues.
Sessions take place in the client's home, delivering hands-on training with the owner present.
Best for: Dogs and owners continuing training after the initial consultation.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
A discounted 10-session package of the in-home private follow-up training classes.
Ten 60-minute in-home sessions delivered over time.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 10 sessions
These sessions cover housebreaking, crate training, loose-leash walking, socialization, basic obedience, leash reactivity, and fear of dogs or people.
Sessions are scheduled around the owner's location and timing, delivering hands-on puppy training.
Best for: Puppies from 8 weeks old and up, including those with early behavior or fear issues.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience, Leash reactivity
A discounted 10-session package of the in-home puppy follow-up training.
Ten 60-minute puppy training sessions delivered at the client's location.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 10 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Classes — Follow-up Training Class | $120 per session | — |
| Private Classes — 10 Classes Package | $1,000 per program | 10 sessions |
| Puppy Training — Follow-up Training | $130 per session | — |
| Puppy Training — 10 Sessions Package | $1,000 per program | 10 sessions |
A one-hour dog walk with a trainer combining exercise, potty breaks, mental stimulation, and leash and socialization training.
The trainer walks the dog around the client's neighborhood, working on leash manners and calm behavior around other dogs.
Focus: Leash training, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Walking — 1 Hr. Walk | $35 per session | — |
The site explicitly states a force-free training philosophy. Aggression cases are considered individually rather than accepted or declined outright, so owners dealing with reactive or bite-history dogs should discuss specifics before enrolling.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Ten years in business, with insurance mentioned on the site. Video updates go out occasionally during board and train stays. Certifications and guarantee terms aren't listed, and overnight staffing details aren't addressed for the residential programs.
Facility: Mobile / travels to you
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: Yes
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 1% above the Encinitas midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: School of Paws shows 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews among 4 published Encinitas programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 95 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 78%). 2 of 4 Encinitas listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
Training happens at the client's location or wherever suits the dog's needs, since this is a mobile-only operation based out of Encinitas. Parking and facility accessibility don't apply here.
1575 Village View Rd, Encinitas, CA
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through School of Paws.
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