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Kandid K9 Dog Training — Dog Training in Escondido, CA

Kandid K9 Dog Training is a dog training business in Escondido, California offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a home-based setup. They accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Escondido, CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (40 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

31 / 100

Limited information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 80%

About Kandid K9 Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Kandid K9 Dog Training is listed among dog training programs in Escondido. Published program types include board and train, private lessons, group classes. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What dog training programs does Kandid K9 Dog Training offer?

Board-and-train options range from one-week on-leash programs to three-to-four-week off-leash courses, both including handoff sessions. The Ultimate Puppy Program is a two-week stay for puppies aged 12 to 20 weeks who have had their second vaccine. Kandid K9 Dog Training also offers private puppy lessons and group classes, though the group sessions are limited to dogs who have completed their board-and-train program.

Canine Campers Program — On-Leash (One or Two Week)

Price not published.

Ask how much of Canine Campers Program — On-Leash (One or Two Week) happens in person versus online.

This board-and-train stays at the trainer's home and focuses on on-leash commands and addressing nuisance behaviors, with hands-on lessons and virtual support to stay connected throughout.

The dog resides at the trainer's home with round-the-clock supervision during the one or two week stay.

Best for: Dogs needing on-leash obedience and behavior work in a shorter timeframe.

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Leash training, Basic obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Ultimate Puppy Program

Price not published.

This program starts with a two-week stay at the trainer's home teaching crate training, potty training, recall foundations, sit/down, grooming etiquette, place command foundation, and loose leash walking basics along with socialization. After returning home, ongoing support and sessions continue to reinforce the transition.

The puppy stays at the trainer's home for two weeks of immersive training, then returns home for follow-up integration lessons.

Best for: Puppies aged 12 to 20 weeks who have had their second vaccine.

Requirements: Puppies aged 12 to 20 weeks, must have received their second vaccine before starting.

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Canine Campers Program — Off-Leash (Three to Four Week)

Price not published.

This board-and-train program includes immersive training at the trainer's home followed by lessons in locations chosen by the owner, working toward off-leash reliability and addressing nuisance behaviors.

The dog stays at the trainer's home for immersive training, then works through lessons in the owner's chosen locations.

Best for: Dogs and owners seeking off-leash reliability across various environments.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Puppy Training

Price not published.

This program is tailored to individual puppies and covers basic obedience commands like sit, stay, come, and leash walking, along with common nuisance behaviors such as potty accidents, biting, chewing, barking, and jumping.

Training is tailored to the puppy's individual needs and challenges, per household.

Best for: New puppy owners looking to build basic obedience and address common puppy behaviors.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Group Classes

Price not published.

Drop-in group classes covering a different topic each week, such as introduction to rally, preparing for the Canine Good Citizen test, and earning trick dog titles, held at various North County locations.

Owners and dogs attend drop-in weekly classes with no set commitment, held Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Best for: Dogs that have completed a Kandid K9 program and want to continue advancing skills.

Requirements: Intended for dogs that have completed the Kandid K9 program.

Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience, Socialization

How much does Kandid K9 Dog Training cost?

Kandid K9 Dog Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Kandid K9 Dog Training in Escondido, CA
Program	Price	Length
Canine Campers Program — On-Leash (One or Two Week)	Not published	1 week
Ultimate Puppy Program	Not published	2 weeks
Canine Campers Program — Off-Leash (Three to Four Week)	Not published	3 weeks

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Kandid K9 Dog Training in Escondido, CA
Program	Price	Length
Puppy Training	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Kandid K9 Dog Training in Escondido, CA
Program	Price	Length
Group Classes	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Free Training Consultation: Free

What training methods does Kandid K9 Dog Training use?

The site uses general language about their training philosophy without naming specific tools or techniques. They do indicate they work with aggression cases.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Kandid K9 Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Ali, Trainer

According to their site, named as one of the trainers who worked with a client's dog, according to a client testimonial.

Josh, Trainer

According to their site, named as one of the trainers who worked with a client's dog, according to a client testimonial.

Kristina, Trainer

According to their site, named as one of the trainers who worked with a client's dog, according to a client testimonial.

Where does Kandid K9 Dog Training offer dog training?

Kandid K9 Dog Training runs a home-based training operation in Escondido, CA, offering board and train stays, private lessons, and group classes.

Their site says they dog owners and families in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Bonsall, and surrounding North San Diego County areas, with programs for puppies and adult dogs.

Dogs in the Canine Campers and Ultimate Puppy programs stay in the trainer's home rather than a kennel facility, receiving round-the-clock supervision.

The Tierra Libertia Road address in Escondido is a residential property. Parking arrangements and property access details aren't described on the website.

How does Kandid K9 Dog Training compare with other Escondido dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 5 published Escondido listings (16 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Kandid K9 Dog Training.

Price: Kandid K9 Dog Training does not publish pricing for the program types where Escondido has enough published prices to compare (private lessons and group classes).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, among 5 published Escondido programs.

Transparency: 31 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 80% program clarity. 2 of 5 Escondido listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at Kandid K9 Dog Training compared with Escondido ranges
Program type	Kandid K9 Dog Training	Escondido range	Barklen read
Private Lessons	Not published	$62–$78 across 3 Escondido programs	No published price to compare
Group Classes	Not published	$100–$225 across 11 Escondido programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask Kandid K9 Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask how much of Canine Campers Program — On-Leash (One or Two Week) happens in person versus online.
They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.

Location and hours

1648 Tierra Libertia Rd, Escondido, CA

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Kandid K9 Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 5 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Home-based trainer
Booking: Book online