Canine Conservatory

Canine Conservatory is a training-focused dog boarding and daycare business in Ojai, California, where the training is led by a CPDT-KSA certified trainer credentialed by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. The approach is built on positive reinforcement: reward the behavior the owner wants, build the dog's confidence, and hand the owner the tools to keep it going at home. Dogs staying here are working on something, not just waiting out the week.

What owners can book

• Private in-person coaching, either at the Ojai location or at the owner's home
• Day care and train days, with dogs dropped off for scheduled sessions
• Board and train stays for longer, structured work
• Recorded training sessions shared through a private iCloud folder
• Hundr, an online teaching option for owners who want remote instruction

What makes it different

Two things set this place apart from a standard boarding run. The first is the certification. CPDT-KSA requires both written testing and assessed hands-on skills, and it is not something a kennel picks up by hanging a sign. The second is the recorded-session setup. Because each session lands in a private iCloud folder, an owner can watch what was actually taught and repeat the same cues at home instead of guessing at the handoff.

That combination suits owners who want boarding and daycare to do double duty as training time, particularly puppy owners and anyone working through a specific behavior problem.

Practical details

Day rates published on the Canine Conservatory website run $149 to $199 per day, depending on length of stay. Booking is handled by phone at 213-458-9162, so owners should plan on a call rather than a web form. The business also lists kurt@canineconservatory.com for questions, and it posts on Instagram and Facebook. It is located in Ojai, ZIP 93023, which puts it within easy reach of the Ojai Valley and the surrounding Ventura County towns.