Peaceful Pups Dog Training was started in 2022 after I, Elise, left Pro Train’s dog training school in Vista and decided to form my own business. Inspired by years of customer service and waitressing in one of the most challenging areas of San Diego to be a server; Del Mar, I set out to create a business that fit my standards of ethics regarding animals and also delivered honest customer service.

A background working with people is something not many dog trainers have, so at Peaceful Pups, I see it as a strength. Every client is treated with the same amount of patience and respect as their dogs are, and creating the best dog training or petsitting experience possible is always my goal.

Starting in April of 2024, Peaceful Pups Dog Training became the only dog training company in San Diego to not only offer a free 20 min. consultation, but to also offer a free 30 min. educational session (package purchases only) prior to the first lesson. This is offered solely to educate the you (the dog owner) on different dog training techniques, dog care, and dog health.

Why offer this? Many dog owners spend thousands of dollars to complete dog training programs and STILL struggle with learning correct dog leash handling techniques and corrections. This can ultimately lead to their dog regressing or a situation becoming dangerous.

At Peaceful Pups, I hope to eliminate this learning curve, by including extra education and helping you every step of the way for the most successful outcome. This educational session is intended to help the owner understand dog care and behavior better, to practice leash handling and corrections on a static object first (before clipping the leash on their dog), as well as giving the owner the opportunity to have a certified trainer critique and offer suggestions about their own leash handling and training techniques. This session also serves as a Q&A and is your opportunity to ask a professional dog trainer any dog or dog training questions you may have!

One of other the main reasons Peaceful Pups was formed was because of my unusual approach to the use of different types of tools in dog training. The main tools used for my training are the martingale collar and slip lead. Since all dogs and all clients are different, the use of tools may vary on a case-by-case basis, but in general prong collars, harnesses, and e-collars are not used. Chains are never used as collars. To learn more about my training techniques, visit the Training Philosophy page.

To book a training session, visit my Find Your Zip Code page first to make sure I provide services in your area, then click on the link to book an appt. on that page.