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Canine High School
Ethical. Educated. Effective.
Puppy & Dog Training School
Welcome to
Canine High School
Puppy & Dog Training School
Canine High School Long Beach is a force-free Puppy School and Dog School dedicated to helping families build strong, lasting relationships with their dogs through ethical, evidence-based education and training. Our programs are designed with the entire family in mind, emphasizing communication, trust, and human participation as essential parts of raising confident, well-adjusted puppies and dogs.
Every class is taught through modern, ethical, reward-based methods—never punishment, fear, intimidation, or pain. By focusing on force-free, evidence-based training, we create learning experiences that are effective, enjoyable, and enriching for both dogs and their people. Our goal is to help families better understand their dogs while building practical life skills that support a happier, more connected life together.
Through both our in-person school in Long Beach and our online consulting services, k9HS Online, we provide accessible training and continuing education for dog parents everywhere. Our programs include puppy socialization, foundational life skills, cooperative care, behavior support, and professional education for aspiring trainers.
Under the leadership of Carlos, head trainer and educator at Canine High School, our curriculum and philosophy are built around positive reinforcement, clear communication, and supporting both the emotional well-being of dogs and the humans who care for them. Carlos holds certifications through both the IAABC and CCPDT and serves as a Certified Mentor Trainer for multiple dog training schools.
As a proud minority-owned small business, we are committed to inclusivity, compassionate education, and supporting our local community. Beyond the classroom, our team has a long history of volunteer work with rescues, shelters, and organizations including the Long Beach Spay & Neuter Foundation and spcaLA.
At Canine High School Long Beach, we are passionate about making ethical, force-free training approachable, supportive, and accessible for all families and their dogs.
Puppy Preschool | Puppy Training Day School | Dog Training School
Dog Behavior Consulting | Online Courses | Educational Blog
Force-free | Ethical | Educated | Effective | evidence Based
Philosophy
Relationships Matter
Force-free. Humane. Educated.
By Carlos F Morales - CDBC | CPDT-KA
At Canine High School, we believe that strong relationships form the foundation of effective dog training. Every dog and every family is unique, which is why we design individualized training plans that take into account family dynamics, environment, breed, age, and temperament. By meeting both canine and human needs first, we set the stage for lasting success.
Our team follows a relationship-based philosophy that blends the scientific method, positive reinforcement, cooperative care, and mindfulness—giving dogs the chance to consent, make choices, and have agency in their learning. These principles form the foundation of compassionate, effective training rooted in current, evidence-based practices.
We reject outdated and harmful approaches rooted in dominance, pack theory, or intimidation. We do not use aversive tools such as prong collars, choke chains, or e-collars, as these methods suppress behavior through fear and pain rather than addressing underlying causes. They are not only ineffective in the long term, but also ethically unacceptable. Instead of judgment, we focus on education—helping dog parents navigate the overwhelming and often misleading information about training so they can make confident, compassionate choices for their dogs.
