Our goal is to work with various animal rescues in Southern California to rescue, train, and rehab dogs that have been mistreated or forgotten. We specialize in rehabbing dogs that have behavioral issues, including aggression, reactivity, and under-socialization. Unlike other shelters and rescues who hope the issues just go away, we train each dog we take on to ensure they are happy, healthy, stimulated, and obedient! Every dog goes through a custom 2 to 4 week training program to deal with the issues at hand before being adopted out!
We commit to every dog we save, and do not stop our training until they have each found their fur-ever home! We also offer a lifetime return policy on every dog we adopt out!
We are all about fostering growth from the start. No matter how each rescue dog enters, we vow to commit to their training and improve their obedience, socialization, and impulse control!
Our relationship-based training is centered around forging a bond with every dog that we take on. We use proven methods and take the time to understand our dog's specific needs.
The safety of every dog comes first at our facility. We treat all dogs with the utmost care and always make sure their mental, physical, and emotional needs are fulfilled in a clean and safe environment.
Each rescue dog that we take on here becomes a part of The Crew! They get daily training, socializing, and affection to ensure that they are ready to live happily ever after in their forever home! By integrating each dog into our pack and training them daily, we are able to offer happy, healthy, and obedient dogs for adoption and professional guidance to ease the transition and adjustment period for your new friend!
We have an amazing group of employees and trainers to help out with our rescue dogs! From the day we take on a new dog to the day they find their fur-ever home and beyond, our team will be here to provide support, guidance, training, knowledge, and love! Learn a little bit more about each employee below!
Our relationship-based training method is simple: Trust first, training second
Don is a well versed behaviorist, that has 3,000 hours in behavior modification training. Don specializes in working with aggressive dogs that need help integrating back into society. He takes a relationship-based approach with every dog, and aims to build a foundation of trust before working with them. He has been training dogs for 8 years, and has been helping dogs non-stop since moving to San Diego and opening Crafty Canine Club!
After playing in the NFL for two years for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, Don moved across the country to start the business of his dreams! He has an unmatched passion for animals, and aims to help owners understand the process behind his training.
Certified Dog Trainer
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant
Master's in Applied Psychology
My goal is to help understand, train, and integrate our rescue dogs into your home
Kelsey has been training exotic animals for the last 12 years. From parrots to dolphins, to crocodiles and birds of prey; she has trained them all! She currently assists in the education department of The Living Coast Discovery, and works daily with various birds of prey. She has a deep understanding of animal behavior, and always takes a systematic approach with each one she dedicates herself to.
Kelsey has been working with dogs for over 5 years, and specializes in behavior modification. She uses her vast background in animal behavior to help rehab fearful and reactive dogs. Working with rescue dogs around the world has helped nurture her passion to help dogs become better citizens of the canine world!
Certified Animal Handler
Lead Manager at Living Coast Discovery
Ex-Education Supervisor at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
My job is to help manage the day to day inquires and questions for both the staff and the applicants
Peter is a well versed-consultant with over 3 years of managing and implementing key strategies to help businesses grow. Prior to Crafty's Crew, Peter assisted in building the foundation and framework to make Crafty Canine Club run efficiently and effectively. He has also worked within various industries to help businesses in categories such as web development, google SEO, social media strategy, finance, and accounting.
My job is to help transition our rescue dogs into the "training mindset" and prepare them for socializing!
From dogs to rodeo bulls, Hanna has spent extensive time around animals. Growing up around this variety of different animals has made the transition to dog training effortless! Hanna has been working with dogs for about a year, and brings a lot of love and passion to work every day! She is currently attending Pima Medical Institute, where she is studying to become a Veterinary Technician.
My passion is to help teach our dog the social skills they need to coexist with dogs & humans!
Whitney has a passion for understanding and training dog behavior, and always takes a holistic approach when working with each dog. She has training dog for 3 years, and has experience in group training, agility training, and behavior modification training (reactive, aggressive, or undersocialzied). She is an extremely well-rounded trainer that will help strengthen the relationship between you and your dog!
My job is to help evaluate and manage the health and wellness of our rescues!
Adriana has over 10 years of experience in working with a variety of different animals! From the farm, to the veterinarian office, all the way to the Crew, Adriana brings an amazing passion and energy with each animal she works with! She is currently working on becoming a certified massage therapist for canines, and brings all of her other amazing skills, expertise, and experience to our rescue team as well!
My job is to use patience and consistency to help our dogs learn expectations and boundaries!
Gabe developed his passion for dog training while raising his own pup, Yuki, and working at a dog daycare for three years prior to CCC! He is extremely disciplined in his approach, and is great at using his energy to form relationships with our furry friends. He is eager to learn how he can help your dog, and is committed to making sure they are happy and stress-free!
Hello there! My job is to help teach our rescue dogs how to play and behave nicely!
We found Bella when she was 8 years old in shelter in Philadelphia. When we first met her, she exhibited serious behavioral issues, as well as aggression towards humans and dogs. However, through a lot of training and TLC, Bella has been rehabilitated to a sweet and loving little girl. Bella is the leader of the play area and will make sure everyone is behaving themselves!
Oh!! Hello hooman!!! Pls come over here so i can smell every inch of your body!
Dozer is a one year old Rhodesian Ridgeback responsible for all the daily sniffing duties. He likes to sniff dogs, people, turf, grass, dirt…...pretty much anything he can get his paws on! He is an extremely playful dog, and would love nothing more than to run laps with your dog! He is currently certified as a Canine Good Citizen, and will finish his AKC Urban Canine soon!
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I want to meet them all!!!!
