The trainers behind Beachside Dog Training hold evaluator credentials for multiple AKC programs, including S.T.A.R. Puppy and several levels of Canine Good Citizen certification. According to their website, the team has accumulated over three decades of combined experience and worked with more than a thousand dogs, with some earning obedience titles and show placements. They also serve as mentors for Animal Behavior College and maintain membership with the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Their site describes a training philosophy that starts with marker-based reward methods, introducing additional tools like leash pressure only when they determine it's warranted, and they emphasize being upfront about when and why. A consistent theme across their materials is that owners, not just dogs, need structured guidance. They provide written homework and short daily exercises designed to build habits that stick after formal training ends.
The Huntington Beach operation covers a wide range of services: puppy classes for dogs as young as eight weeks, group obedience from foundational through competition-prep levels, private sessions, and board-and-train programs lasting one to four weeks. In-home visits and live video coaching are also available. Their site notes that exercises are designed around local realities, beach paths, outdoor dining, cyclists, rather than controlled classroom scenarios. The facility operates in partnership with Splash Premier Pet Resort, which handles boarding for their immersion programs.
