Cool Dog Training

I love this place! I have been using Cook Dog Training services for 8 years. My Rhodesian Ridgeback has been through every training session offered, in addition to weekly daycare. I trust them implicitly with both of my dogs and would not take them anywhere else. The trainers understand dog body language like no other. I appreciate that because while in daycare that knowledge protects my dog from injury or worse. Never have I had an issue with Lynne or any other employee. The communication is always timely and clear. IF your dog is accepted into daycare, know they will be safe, happy and tired at the end of the day!

I have only been to two our of 6 classes, but can already tell a tremendous difference in our 7 month old lab. I am so excited about this class because I trust Lynne and can see how great she is with dogs. More importantly, she is training ME on how to handle my rambunctious pup.

I have been taking my dogs to Cool Dog Training and daycare since the day they opened. I had 2 Cocker Spaniels who loved going there. After they passed away, I was lucky enough to get the most beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I named her Luna. I took her to puppy training classes as soon as she was old enough. She had fun and learned so much, as did I!
I love that Cool Dogs requires training classes before daycare. It makes me feel so much easier knowing that the other dogs she is around are trained also.
Taking Luna to Cool Dogs has been the best thing for her. The dogs not only get to play, but also get a little additional training while there. They also have a limit on the number of dogs in a day. That makes me know that they all get some one on one time and aren’t just left on their own.
The facilities are clean and the dogs well cared for and loved. I can’t say enough good things about this place. I recently moved and still drive 40 miles two times a week to take Luna to daycare at Cool Dogs!
The owner, Lynne, is one of the most professional and competent people I know.

I would give it a zero if I could. I called this place twice. No one will answer. They say its best to send an email for a «PROMPT» response. After 2 days, still nothing. I thought I would drive all the way out there to see if this place is even in business. I walked into the office after a wait, I knocked on the door, buzzed the bell, someone came out. I told them my daughter has a 12 week old puppy and wanted to put her in daycare to get acclimated with other dogs.
I told her I am having a hard time getting any response. Then, another employee came out Rick and I told him the same thing. They both gave me an application, I wrote down her age, I told them the dates, and I left my phone number for the owner since I am not getting a «prompt» response let along one at all. The employee sent a text to the owner who was at the house on the property but was too busy to come in to the lobby area.
Rick brought me back in a room with a window to show me the dogs in day care. It appeared very clean and not full of dogs running around crazy.
After I drive back home, Lynne, the owner, sends me an email response. I told her to give me a call. She responds that she would prefer an email, like I have time to sit at a computer back and forth typing letters waiting for responses all day. Very non-​professional and non-​personal that she can not pick up a phone.
Then she told me she is too young for daycare. Although the two employees didn’t say she was. She suggested the semi-​private puppy class, I told her the circumstances that the puppy was visiting with my daughter from Arizona. The class is five to six weeks. She is here with me for 10 days.
Then, Lynne states in every email after email every objection why she can’t do daycare, then it was a rabies shot, then she can’t accommodate an evaluation they require, then she said an entire week of daycare isn’t long enough, back and forth and back and forth. I told her I have met every requirement on her web-​site, the puppy is 16 weeks old, she has her rabies shot, and now another response says she doesn’t have enough room during the week I had asked for two weeks away except for 2 to 3 days and that’s still not enough time to accept her to daycare.
I told her in the first few emails the dates and she didn’t say she didn’t have enough room until she ran out of excuses.
This place doesn’t want any business. So, help her out folks and not give her any!!!

Cool Dog Rocks! The Harvard of dog schools! Not everyone can get in… but those of us who do get in have awesome dogs. Those who don’t fit in-​best of luck to you! To those who complain and write petty reviews about an awesome place, well, there is always community college for you folks…

I’ve been bringing my 14mos old Weim here since she was 3 mos old and I’m so glad I found this place (well I was actually referred). I’ve attended nearly all their classes and when possible love to bring my dog in for Day SCHOOL. And yes Day SCHOOL is the most appropriate title because unlike doggy day «care» places where its just supervision and «recess» all day your dog will be actively involved with mentally stimulating games and activities. Always under trained supervision reinforcing «cool dog» manners so they wont come home with newly learned «bad» behaviors. My only problem is that my dog gets so excited when I bring her in I think shes going to explode! Whether taking an obedience class or letting your dog have a blast at Day School, Cool Dog is the place for fun and learning.

Cool Dog is descriptive. Lynne trained our three dogs. Our two year old, who had the off leash training was recently at her family reunion, with at least 30 other dogs and more people on a horse ranch. Thanks to Lynne, she was perfect, sticking close and always checking on us. Trainer Beth, who must talk ‘dog’ has turned our problem child around, and now he is controllable and loves performing his tricks. Best of the several trainers we’ve had, and they’ve all been at least good.

ANYONE who leaves a BAD review for Cool Dog is probably not a very pleasant person to begin with…
We have taken all of Lynne’s classes and take our dogs religiously to her for day school. She is always available to answer any questions we have and makes it so much easier to understand our beloved dog’s behaviors. She absolutely loves dogs and they love her just as much. We have one rescue dog and we had no idea what we were doing with her, Lynne helped us train her and understand our dog’s expectations from us. She teaches us not to set our dogs up for failure but to reward them for success! It is a genius approach and creates a stronger bond between dog and owner. Our dogs aim to make us happy (and get treats) and we aim to make them happy, not paralyze them with fear. It is the best relationship between dog and human.
She has also trained our unruly puppy and he has become a very cool dog. He is still a wild man some days, so we take him to day school. He is one very tired and well mannered guy when he gets home!
I cannot say enough good things about Lynne and her staff. I truly believe dogs have the best sense of people and mine absolutely adore the Cool Dog staff! We are very fortunate to become a part of the Cool Dog Family.

My golden retriever Thunder has been to Puppy Kindergarten class and Beginning Good Manner class. The facility is very clean. Lynn is a awesome trainer and behaviorist who really cares about dogs. Every time I approached her, she has been very polite and professional. I learned a lots from Lynn and can’t wait to enroll Thunder in more classes with her. If you are going to take your puppy to Lynn, be sure to continue to the Good Manner class after the Puppy Kindergarten class. I can’t wait sign him up for next class and day school.

The name says it all. This is THE place to take your dogs if want an animal that is well rounded, confident, and social. The trainers here really understand dogs and the unique qualities and needs of all the different breeds. A great resource for any dog parent, they will answer any questions you have when it comes to raising a really «cool dog». Very nice training site in Temecula Wine Country. Puppy Socialization class is a must. Day school and training classes fill up quickly.

There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing Lynne and her team really are. I brought my English Bulldog to her — and he was a handful. He was the most challenging puppy I’d ever encountered. As happy as I was to see him at a day’s end, his tendency to jump on me was a bit much. He barked for attention and barked when he was just being stubborn (which, as a bulldog, is generally 23.5 hours of the day.) Lynne worked with him for weeks on the major issues but addressed general good behavior as well. When I got him back, I hardly recognized him. He didn’t bark like he used to, he learned to resist jumping on people even when most excited, and he even learned a handful of other incredibly helpful commands that seem to have tamed him. While he remains as stubborn as ever (you can’t train that out of a bulldog!) he has truly come a long way. It just wouldn’t have been possible without Lynne and the trainers at Cool Dog. Lynne has remained available and willing to help virtually even after training concluded. She has exhibited patience, understanding and a genuine care in responding to every single question we’ve asked. She treats each dog like her own, a quality that makes such a difference when your pet is in her hands. Lynne has exceeded every single expectation. I’d recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you, Lynne, for absolutely everything.

We have taken both of our rescue dogs to Cool Dog Training since they were puppies, and attend their doggie daycare every week. Lynn & the ladies there take really good care of our fur babies, they come home super tired from playing all day with the other cool dogs.

I’ve taken my lab puppy to cool dogs puppy socialization, and doggy daycare and was so happy with all their services that I enrolled in training classes. Lynne loves your dog like their her own. I have seen so many positive improvements in my dogs behavior and demeanor. He gets so excited when we reach their premises and wags his tail uncontrollably when he sees Lynn. I brought him to daycare just for an energy release but they work on his training and behavior too!
Really happy with all their services!

Cool Dog Training is an excellent place to train your new puppy or even your older dog !
I found Cool Dog through our Veterinarian of over 10 yrs. I never had a need for a training facility as I had elder dogs that were already trained. However we decided on a new puppy and we wanted her to be trained so she not only minded but we wanted her to be obedient and a joy to take out in public.
We started Puppy Socialization Class. what some might go to and think of as Puppy Playtime. Yes it is that .but that puppy playtime is the perfect way for your puppy to learn the rights and wrongs of playing with other dogs and how to interact with them. Pups are like children they only know what you teach them .and if they are not taught how to interact with other dogs from a young age they can be scared of other dogs which leads to aggression .and not understanding how to ultimately communicate with their own Kind. Puppy Socialization is a way to avoid this issue later in life.
Lynne the trainer and owner of Cool Dog .is Awesome. She teaches you about doggie body language… And will help with any questions you have on training your pup including potty training, crate training and more.
Yes .the pups do have accidents in class. which is normal .just like small children .they get all to involved in play time and sometimes tinkle .but there are 2 remedies in class for this .One Lynne has towels and spray bottles which you grab and get to clean up messes. And Twice during class all the pups are taken out on leashes to the potty yard to go .in the beginning the pups don’t get the concept .but after 2 classes our Flossie got it .and now she goes outside the class. it’s all about training !!!
The first 2 classes Flossie was unsure and shy .and hid from the other pups or just ran on the perimeter of the room .but by her 3^rd class she was out playing with all the dogs ! From what I have seen it takes 2 to 3 classes for your puppy to decide to have a great playtime .Once they do .they can’t wait to get out of the car to get to class. Flossie knows when we drive up now…
I was so impressed with Lynne .the Cool Dog Facility .and the Puppy Socialization Class .that I enrolled Flossie in Cool Dog II Obedience Class .she’s been to one class and I am equally impressed with it. Flossie is responding wonderfully to Lynne’s positive reinforcement training methods !
I highly recommend Cool Dog Training .
Thanks Lynne for helping us turnout a truly happy and obedient dog .
Sara

We were lucky enough to discover Cool Dog Training shortly after we got a new puppy and have been so happy with every aspect. The owner is so knowledgable concerning dogs, dog behavior, and how to successfully socialize your puppy so that your dog will grow to become a part of the family and not a nuisance.
Puppy Socialization: We started with the puppy socialization class, which is a bit chaotic but we learned so much! It is basically a facilitated puppy play time, while there is no real structure, the main objective is that your puppy has a chance to safely learn to play with other puppies who are also not fully vaccinated or socialized. Throughout the class Lynne gives helpful tips and tricks for beginning to train and socialize your puppy. She is so wiling to address individual questions concerning your specific puppy problems which was so appreciated.
Overnight boarding: Cool Dog Training is the first kennel we have ever felt comfortable enough to leave our dogs overnight. We feel so assured when we drop or dogs off for overnight stay that their individual needs are being met. Lynne makes sure she knows everything necessary to make your dog comfortable and feel at home. She never rushes you out the door, but will listen to everything you need to tell her about your dog and their needs. It feels very personalized, like they really care about YOUR dog.
Beginning Good Manners: We put our dog through beginning good manners and have had tremendous success with Lynne’s methods. The class teaches helpful methods for getting your dog to understand and respect your cues and then provides actual ways to apply at home. Our dog is only 7 months old and already so obedient, she is such a good dog because we know how to communicate with her.
All in all Cool Dog Training has been a wonderful experience for us and our dogs. We have learned so much and always feel like we matter, like our dogs and our individual questions and concerns are addressed and important.
I would highly recommend all of Cool Dog’s services and classes.

This review is for the Puppy Socialization «class».
We were disappointed with this «class» nearly to the point of feeling ripped off. The trainer works alone so there is not sufficient staff to properly control the room. Puppy owners are not prompted regarding their responsibility to control or clean up after their puppies, so the atmosphere was often awkward and poorly controlled. The trainer dispenses information in a somewhat random fashion, often not concerned if she has the attention of everyone in the room. Puppies will leave this «class» much as they come in, if your puppy is confident and open to socialization, your puppy will likely leave that way. If your puppy has biting issues, is not confident, not open to socialization or whatever, your puppy will likely «graduate» with those issues. In most cases we witnessed what is called «graduating», but is instead puppies being expelled from the «class». The skittish basket case puppy in our «class» «graduated» maybe even more of a skittish basket case. A Doberman puppy with biting issues «graduated» after 8 weeks in the «class». The night this puppy «graduated» it had grabbed another puppy less than half it’s size first by it’s throat and then by it’s head, biting and shaking (head whipping) aggressively. This behavior went uncontrolled by the trainer and the puppy went on to «graduate» that night. These are two examples, but we witnessed 8 of 10 «graduating» puppies effectively being expelled. They learned little or nothing through this «class». One particularly troubling feature of this «class» is the practice of «time outs», which places the «time out» puppy tethered in the corner of the room in full view of the other puppies playing and exposed to puppies who would mess them with while they were tethered. These «time outs» sometimes seemed somewhat arbitrary, but what was consistent is that in each «time out» case it was clear that the puppy was not settling down, but instead felt growing anxiety and/​or excitement. After each «time out» the timed out puppy went on to do something worse than what caused the time out in the first place. This impressed us as an obviously bad practice that served no positive purpose in the «class», but perhaps could lead to something like leash aggression, or worse. The examples of negative experiences witnessed in the class are just too numerous to detail in the review but the bottom line is that the trainer demonstrated absolutely no concern with delivering value to her paying customers through this class. The value we did manage to find was in our puppy (readily confident and highly social) having good fun playing with all the other puppies and socializing with every person in the room. We also found value in learning that Cool Dogs was not a place for us to explore further training, or other services such as day care or boarding, before having negative experience with those services. Our impression is that Cool Dogs is very much uncool. We will avoid their services and have and will recommend to others that they avoid their services as well.

Since I initially wrote this review in 8 mos ago, we have boarded our dog with Lynne at Cool Dog multiple times and also had him attend her daycare. Five stars! She is wonderful. I never have any doubt that our dog will be lovingly and attentively cared for and will have a great time. It is such a relief to be able to send him to someone with complete confidence that he is being cared for just as well (probably better!) than I could do myself. I really like how Lynne and her Cool Dog staff reinforce the training that she has done with him, so he gets a bit better every time he visits.

We did Puppy Socialization with Lynn and it couldn’t have been a better experience for our puppy and us. Lynn’s experience was great for us first time owners with a German Shephard. We had lots of questions and she provided insights that have been of great benefit to us. My wife and I were bummed when our puppy graduated. We are looking forward to doing more Cool Dog Trainng classe in the fututre.

My review is for the Puppy Socialization Class…
Lynn is the owner and she is great! We took our puppy to her socailization classes and thought they were amazing. Yes, you are paying to sit in a room full of puppies playing, but the experience and knowledge that you gain is worth it!
Because they are not fully immunized, you have to be careful about where you take your puppy. Many vets say not to take them out in public, but the general industry standard says it’s okay as long as you do it smartly. Don’t take them where other dogs go to the bathroom… it’s all about poop exposure control. Vets I think are more trying to cover themselves with the blanket statement.
The class allows puppies of different breeds, size and ages (up until 16 weeks) to play and interact with eachother while being in a safe environment. They learn how to play with other dogs, and are also exposed to a variety of noises, textures, objects, etc. to help them learn about the world. Up until 16 weeks, puppies are open to just about anything, this is when their socialization is key to developing skills that will allow them to socialize well with others during their lifetime.
Lynn is also great about answering any questions that you have about your puppy and explains the different behaviors that you see in class so you know when to get involved and when what they are doing is okay. We learned how to tell the difference between barking (I want to play) and barking (something else).
At the end of class (twice a week) Lynn introduces her 2 adult dogs into the room so that the puppies can interact with adult dogs and also learn corrections from adult dogs. They are huge, but well behaved and gentle. It’s good that the puppies learn how to get corrections from adult dogs… Our puppy has gotten some at the dog park (now has all his vaccinations) and he’s a pro… when they correct him, he submits and leaves them alone.
They also have training classes, which I am sure are amazing! We opted for Petco because it was a little far for us to go, but I definitely wanted to post the recommendation!
If you have a new puppy and want to get them on the right road… get them into this class! Lynn is amazing and the class teaches your puppy skills they need for their lifetime! Check out the website and give her a call!