Kind Dog Training - CCPDT Certified Dog Trainer - Oceanside, CA

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At Kind Dog Training, we are passionate about offering premium, science-based, force-free dog training services in North County San Diego. We are CPDT-KA and Fear Free certified, licensed, insured, and a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild. With over a decade of experience in pet behavior modification, we are is dedicated to addressing your pet's unique needs. We specialize in managing behavior concerns such as reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression, as well as teaching essential skills like leash walking, recall, calm greetings, and settling at home.

We provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to fit your lifestyle and your pet's needs, including Behavior Consulting, Day Training programs, and Private Lessons. Our sessions are available both in-person and online, ensuring flexibility and convenience for our clients.

We proudly serve Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, and Bonsall, and our flexible cancellation policy reflects our commitment to accommodating your schedule. We cater to dogs of all breeds, sizes and personalities.

At Kind Dog Training, our focus is on safety, clarity, and kindness, not just for your pets but for you as well. We believe in building trust and long-lasting relationships with both pets and their parents.

Ready to transform your pet's behavior with expert guidance and compassionate care? Book us through Petworks today!

  • Licensed
  • Certified
  • Insured
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

Initial Consultation
$ 195.00 Per 90 minutes book

Initial in-home dog training or behavior modification consultation (90 minutes).

Private Dog Training (Initial Consultation + 4 Sessions)
$ 795.00 Per Package book

This starter package covers essential skills that form the foundation of good behavior. You will also learn how to speak “dog” and better communicate with your best furry friend. It’s perfect for puppies and dogs new to training. This package includes a 90-minute consultation and four 60-minute training sessions.

Private Dog Training – Single Session
$ 160.00 Per 60 minutes book

Single private dog training session (60 minutes).

Online Private Dog Training – 60 minutes
$ 125.00 Per 60 minutes book

Connect with me via Zoom or FaceTime and receive customized dog training from anywhere in the world!

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Pet First Aid Training
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • K9 Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

What training tools do you use?

  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional

Proud member of...

  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Education

CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer, Aggression in Dogs Master Course Graduate

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

San Diego County California, Oceanside, Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, Encinitas, Solana Beach, San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook California

What year did you begin serving pets?

1998

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Love your dogs as much as they love you!

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made 24 hours to 1 days before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service will not receive a refund.

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BASED IN: Oceanside, CA
SERVICE AREA: Within 50 miles, including San Diego County California, Oceanside, Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, Encinitas, Solana Beach, San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook California

Distinction

Pw without hitch CPDT-KA American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Fear Free Certified Professional

Customer Reviews

Lana is an incredible trainer; knowledgeable, organized, and truly dedicated to providing value. Not only did my dog make great progress with the behaviors we worked on, but I also came away with a wealth of knowledge to continue building on. One of the main reasons I chose her is that she’s a Fear-Free Certified trainer, and it really shows in her calm, compassionate approach. She’s an absolute professional. I can’t recommend her highly enough. - Oceanside, CA - November 2025

- Nikki G

Lana was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me and my dog, Oscar. She helped with mat training and on-leash manners. I would recommend her services to anyone! - Oceanside, California

- Steve T

I am not one to typically leave a review but our experience with Lana and Kind Dog Training was nothing short of exceptional. We added a puppy (Coco) to our family and as brand new dog owners needed help with training. Lana possesses a real ability to connect with dogs and takes the time to get to know them and the entire family. We purchased a training package and her fear-free approach yielded immediate results as after the first lesson Coco showed basic command understanding. We were further impressed with all the training handouts she provided after each lesson (with pictures) for us to reference as we practiced with Coco. In fact, after we completed the training package we purchased additional training walks with Lana to continue to build and reinforce the skills Coco learned. We’re so thankful for the guidance, communication, and compassion Lana showed to us and to Coco. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, and results-driven trainer. I can’t recommend Lana at Kind Dog Training enough. - Oceanside, CA - December 2025

- Dana C

Swetlana is the best! Our dog loves her. We hired her for training and dog sitting. I always feel comfortable leaving him under her care and he learns something new every time! Highly recommend. - Vista, California

- Nadja H

Lana has changed my life with my reactive Golden Retriever. A covid puppy living in rural Texas for his first five years, he was never socialized with other dogs. After moving to a California suburb with many dogs, he has had a rough adjustment. Lana taught me strategies, tools, equipment and games to help both of us manage walks safely. Her calm, confident demeanor has instilled confidence in both me and my dog. She has a wealth of experience and we've learned SO much from her. I highly recommend her! - San Marcos, CA - January 2026

- Beverly H

Lana has changed my life with my reactive Golden Retriever. A covid puppy living in rural Texas for his first five years, he was never socialized with other dogs. After moving to a California suburb with many dogs, he has had a rough adjustment. Lana taught me strategies, tools, equipment and games to help both of us manage walks safely. Her calm, confident demeanor has instilled confidence in both me and my dog. She is so kind and has a wealth of experience. We've learned SO much from her. I highly recommend her! - San Marcos, CA - January 2026

- Beverly H

I have been fortunate to observe Swetlana's dog training techniques in a one-on-one session at her location and at a home visit in a multiple-animal household, where she provided methods and suggestions to help integrate a new dog with an older dog and two cats. Her dedication and sensitivity to the animals she trains are apparent in how well they respond to her. I appreciate all that I have learned from her, and the confidence she has given me to be a better steward of the animals I care for. Highly recommend. - San Francisco, CA - January 2026

- Kelly F

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Pet First Aid Training
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • K9 Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

What training tools do you use?

  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional

Proud member of...

  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Education

CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer, Aggression in Dogs Master Course Graduate

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

San Diego County California, Oceanside, Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, Encinitas, Solana Beach, San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook California

What year did you begin serving pets?

1998

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Love your dogs as much as they love you!

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made 24 hours to 1 days before the scheduled service will receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service will not receive a refund.

Customer Reviews

Lana is an incredible trainer; knowledgeable, organized, and truly dedicated to providing value. Not only did my dog make great progress with the behaviors we worked on, but I also came away with a wealth of knowledge to continue building on. One of the main reasons I chose her is that she’s a Fear-Free Certified trainer, and it really shows in her calm, compassionate approach. She’s an absolute professional. I can’t recommend her highly enough. - Oceanside, CA - November 2025

- Nikki G

Lana was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me and my dog, Oscar. She helped with mat training and on-leash manners. I would recommend her services to anyone! - Oceanside, California

- Steve T

I am not one to typically leave a review but our experience with Lana and Kind Dog Training was nothing short of exceptional. We added a puppy (Coco) to our family and as brand new dog owners needed help with training. Lana possesses a real ability to connect with dogs and takes the time to get to know them and the entire family. We purchased a training package and her fear-free approach yielded immediate results as after the first lesson Coco showed basic command understanding. We were further impressed with all the training handouts she provided after each lesson (with pictures) for us to reference as we practiced with Coco. In fact, after we completed the training package we purchased additional training walks with Lana to continue to build and reinforce the skills Coco learned. We’re so thankful for the guidance, communication, and compassion Lana showed to us and to Coco. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, and results-driven trainer. I can’t recommend Lana at Kind Dog Training enough. - Oceanside, CA - December 2025

- Dana C

Swetlana is the best! Our dog loves her. We hired her for training and dog sitting. I always feel comfortable leaving him under her care and he learns something new every time! Highly recommend. - Vista, California

- Nadja H

Lana has changed my life with my reactive Golden Retriever. A covid puppy living in rural Texas for his first five years, he was never socialized with other dogs. After moving to a California suburb with many dogs, he has had a rough adjustment. Lana taught me strategies, tools, equipment and games to help both of us manage walks safely. Her calm, confident demeanor has instilled confidence in both me and my dog. She has a wealth of experience and we've learned SO much from her. I highly recommend her! - San Marcos, CA - January 2026

- Beverly H

Lana has changed my life with my reactive Golden Retriever. A covid puppy living in rural Texas for his first five years, he was never socialized with other dogs. After moving to a California suburb with many dogs, he has had a rough adjustment. Lana taught me strategies, tools, equipment and games to help both of us manage walks safely. Her calm, confident demeanor has instilled confidence in both me and my dog. She is so kind and has a wealth of experience. We've learned SO much from her. I highly recommend her! - San Marcos, CA - January 2026

- Beverly H

I have been fortunate to observe Swetlana's dog training techniques in a one-on-one session at her location and at a home visit in a multiple-animal household, where she provided methods and suggestions to help integrate a new dog with an older dog and two cats. Her dedication and sensitivity to the animals she trains are apparent in how well they respond to her. I appreciate all that I have learned from her, and the confidence she has given me to be a better steward of the animals I care for. Highly recommend. - San Francisco, CA - January 2026

- Kelly F

🐾 About Swetlana Falke – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in Oceanside, CA


Swetlana is a trusted professional dog trainer in Oceanside, CA, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Swetlana Falke uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.


🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home


Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Swetlana Falke’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.


🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior

📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks

🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors

🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start

❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours


Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Swetlana Falke is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.


📘 Training Tools & Techniques


Swetlana Falke uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:

🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement

🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation

🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice

🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results


These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.


📌 Book a Session With Swetlana Falke Today


Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Swetlana Falke in Oceanside, San Diego County, San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Poway, Fallbrook, Ramona, Solana Beach, CA at your convenience.


Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!