In-Kennel Training
Dogs stay at the Orange County kennel facility to work toward full obedience in all commands.
The dog boards at the kennel while training is conducted by staff.
Focus: Basic obedience
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Kind To Canines
Kind To Canines is a dog training business in Newport Beach, California offering Private Lessons, In-Home Training, and Board and Train.
Newport Beach • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (36 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
20 / 100
Minimal information
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 0%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 39%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Kind To Canines is listed among dog training programs in Newport Beach. Published program types include in home training, private lessons, board and train. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
What does Kind To Canines charge for board and train?
Day training, in-home sessions, and board-and-train are all available through Kind To Canines. They also offer dedicated behavior modification for aggression, reactivity, and fear-based issues. Puppy training and a basic obedience program for dogs 16 weeks and older round out the options.
What board & train costs in Newport Beach
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Board and Train
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Kennel Training | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Puppy Training
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Problem Solving
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
Behavior Modification
This service addresses behavior problems in dogs beyond standard obedience.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Basic Obedience Training Program (16 Weeks and Up)
This program teaches core obedience commands to give dogs structure and improve owner control.
Sessions focus on teaching sit, sit-stay, no, down, down-stay, and come with consistent commands.
Best for: Dogs 16 weeks of age and older.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training | Not published | — |
| Problem Solving | Not published | — |
| Behavior Modification | Not published | — |
| Basic Obedience Training Program (16 Weeks and Up) | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
Day Training
Focus: Basic obedience
In-Home Training
Owners are hands-on with the dog's training from the beginning in this in-home program.
The dog is trained at the owner's home with direct owner involvement.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Training | Not published | — |
| In-Home Training | Not published | — |
What training methods does Kind To Canines use?
The site uses general language about their training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression cases, which suggests experience with more challenging behaviors.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Kind To Canines?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Operating for 29 years, the business runs out of a dedicated facility on Riverside Drive. Details about owner visits during board-and-train, video updates, overnight staffing, and insurance aren't published on the site.
Facility: Training facility
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: Phone only
How does Kind To Canines compare in Newport Beach?
Price: Kind To Canines does not publish board & train pricing. Across Newport Beach, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Kind To Canines shows 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews among 2 published Newport Beach programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 20 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 39%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask Kind To Canines
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Location & hours
The facility sits at 20271 Riverside Dr in Newport Beach. Parking and accessibility information isn't listed online.
20271 Riverside Dr, Newport Beach, CA
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Wednesday: 9AM-5PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Kind To Canines.
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