Canine Learning Centers

We found Laura online when we got our vizsla puppy. We desired a very well trained dog that we could take anywhere with us and not have behavior issues. With Laura's guidance that is exactly what we got. We have taken all her obedience classes and enjoyed the experience of learning from her, and the bonding that it created with us and our dog so much that we have even taken all of her extra classes such as nose work and tricks.

Everywhere we go we get compliments on how well behaved our dog is and that would not be the case nor would we have the amazing relationship that we have with our dog if not for Laura

Laura is a terrific trainer who has helped train my dog with my family 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 and has helped us to understand our dog that much more. Since starting classes at Canine Learning Center, we have noticed a significant improvement in Louie's obedience and confidence.

We love the variety of classes offered and I have been introduced to fun enrichment activities such as agility and sniff work, which has helped deepen the bond I have with my dog and which I've continued to do with him in our free time. We definitely plan to continue to go to more classes and always look forward to the new options that become available. It has been a wonderful experience working with Laura and we really appreciate all we have learned!

We LOVE Laura and Canine Learning Centers! Our dog Cruiser has been going to Laura's classes since he was a puppy. Laura has the perfect combination of "easy" training tips as well as tailored solutions based on your dog's breed.

I 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!

Have taken many classes for my two dogs. Well organized classes that has taught me how to handle/train my dogs. Classes were 1 teacher to 6 students/dogs, felt that we were able to get the 1-1 time we needed during group classes.

My pups and I have had an awesome experience with Laura and her team! I've taken puppies for socialization classes and love how Laura separates and nurtures each dog based on age and temperament. She provides excellent socialization opportunities combined with basic training in these classes. As a breeder, I'm very particular about puppy training and socialization. Laura has the experience I was looking for and it shows in the way she orchestrates her training classes. The dogs gain confidence and learn basic commands at the same time. It's a winning combination and a MUST DO class for new puppies and their owners.

I saw Laura C because someone recommended I see her about my pup's mild separation anxiety. We had a good talk about his behavior, and she was receptive to my explanations. She gave me some helpful tips on how to alleviate his behavior. Since there was extra time for our session, we got to do a quick training session with my pup to compete an obstacle course seen during dog shows. With her technique, my pup caught on quickly and I was so proud that he managed to compete the obstacle challenge!

Laura Christianson trains dogs and the people who love them! If you are looking for an experienced and dedicated trainer Laura is that person. She has an excellent indoor facility!

I'm so glad I chose Laura for obedience training for my 5-month-old puppy. Laura is amazing! I love her positive training methods and Bodhi and I both enjoyed her classes. We are looking forward to taking many more classes with Laura!

After reading Laura's response to my review, I would like to address the many times Laura has called and texted me so I can delete the review. She has been calling me during work hours which is why I couldn't answer and when I did I let her know that she shouldn't be begging her customers to delete their review but rather to accept the feedback.

I don't appreciate how she tried turning this around to make it seem like the customer was the problem, however it also represents the kind I trainer I was working with. I did express to her how I didn't appreciate the promises she made in her initial consultation that were never met and her hostility towards me, my husband and cousin when they attended the sessions with me on separate occasions.

I don't believe I lied in my post, and I should be allowed to share it because that is the point of Yelp and I got no response but rather a business owner who just wants to blame a bad review on the customer. I did express in my previous post that I understand it is our job as the owner to train our pups, and I love my boy very much and ultimately want the very best for him like many of us do for our pups.

I just wish I didn't pay someone hundreds of dollars to sit on a chair the whole time and watch. I won't be entertaining this much further, a business owner who constantly asks a customer to delete their post (which may be why she only has good reviews because she was very persistent with me about taking it down) and going after a person's character for not getting it their way should already be a red flag.

I didn't give into her bribes to delete my post because I wanted to let other pup owners know the truth about what her private sessions look like, my only hope is that this helps someone and their pup decide on a more hands on professional trainer.

Excellent 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!

Laura is a great coach. She gave me the confidence I needed with my 2 puppies. We worked as a team. We had a great time!

Laura is so talented! Started my Mini Aussie Shepherd off with the puppy classes and I can't express how much it has helped. My little one has a LOT of energy. and these classes have been beyond helpful! We will for sure continue with all of the classes Canine Learning Center offers! Highly recommend!

Laura is great! The classes are just what we needed for Coco our 14 week old Springer Spaniel and we will continue to take more!

I highly recommend Canine Learning Centers. Laura Christiansen is the best in the business. She has years of experience, is very knowledgeable on training and different breads, and has integrity. She has a step by step course to get you and your dog trained. We have had a great experience with our puppy Layla, and are looking forward to our next course with Laura.

Laura is absolutely phenomenal and I strongly recommend any new dog owner take her puppy kindergarten class. Laura has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience and patiently coaches new dog owners and their puppies towards good behavior for both. We brought home an adorable puppy who was testing us with endless energy and biting/chewing. A major component of the class is reinforcing how dog owners can change their behavior to improve puppy behavior.

The rest of the class provides a great opportunity for puppies to be properly socialized and to train in a beautiful center in a different environment. We also enrolled our puppy in twice per week socialization and training, which she has loved. After our wonderful experience in puppy kindergarten, we look forward to having our graduated pup start behavior training and continue to reinforce everything she's learned!

Laura 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.

Laura and team are amazing. We started bringing our dog as a puppy as soon as he finished his vaccinations. Our dog started in puppy kindergarten and it was such a joyful experience socializing him with dogs from outside his litter, in a safe and controlled environment. I believe that early-in-life experience is why our dog is so good around other dogs.

After that we enrolled in puppy learn and play, obedience 1 & 2, Canine Good Citizen and are now in the agility classes. The classes are mentally stimulating for the dogs, have great results, and also taught us how to be good owners and how to positively reinforce the skills and behaviors learned in class. We highly recommend Canine Learning Centers!

We feel lucky to have found Laura! We are starting our 4th class with her, not because our dog didn't learn but just the opposite. He learned more than just the basic sit, down, stay, he learned how to be a valued family member. Plus, she offered tips to us on to be a better pet owner and how best to train our dog. Her classes were small and she provided training videos to reinforce our class lessons. Our training with Laura has definitely enriched the relationship we have with our dog!

We took our golden retriever puppy, Jester, to Laura's basic puppy class and are continuing on with the obedience next! We're looking forward to getting him into agility and some fun classes as he gets older. The environment is really clean and open, there's a large grass area behind the training center for potty breaks and it's in a super quiet area right off Palomar. Highly recommend, really convenient and positive training.

Laura Christiansen helped us take a busy puppy from a biting machine to a joy and blessing, at least 90 percent of the time. Coco is still just a puppy so we give her wiggle room. Laura gave me the tools to help our Welsh terrier learn. In years past, I've taken other dogs to puppy schools. Laura provides positive learning environment that encourages owners and dogs to achieve their goals. Cannot say enough good things about the training and what it difference it made. Signed up for another class and will try the others when we complete the current course.

I enrolled my rescue dog, Romeo, in Laura's Canine Learning Center classes from beginner to good citizen training to advance 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 when possible. What I am impressed about Laura is that breed and size of dogs do not matter to her because she is an expert in all levels in this field. I highly recommend Laura Chistiansen's Canine Learning Center. Thank you Laura. Because of you and your teaching style, "Everybody loves Romeo".