Canine Kids Dog Training

Canine Kids Dog Training offers dog training in Carlsbad, California and is run by Patti O’Farrell. Patti holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Their listed services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, group classes, day training, reactivity and aggression and dog sports and tricks. Online sessions are an option.

At a glance

• Trainer: Patti O’Farrell
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, group classes, day training, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks, virtual sessions
• Location: Carlsbad, California

The French Bulldog angle

A Frenchie that barks and pushes at other dogs usually gets worse, not better, with corrections. The goal with a reward-based consultant is to change how your dog feels about triggers through gradual exposure, not only to stop the barking. For more, see our guide to force-free French Bulldog training.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.