Expert Dog Training in North Park, San Diego
🌟 Affordable dog training for the whole family.
5 Lessons for $460!
Sunny specializes in transforming reactive and anxious dogs into confident companions that can walk calmly on a leash, relax in public environments, and enjoy off-leash freedom.
Sunny has trained over 200 dogs through our signature 5-Week Dream Dog Course and brings over 15 years of experience in horse and dog training.
We guarantee you’ll have a transformed dog in just 2-5 lessons! 🚀
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Our Services
Private In-home training and private lessons at our location in North Park, San Diego.
2-Week Rescue Reset Course
Reactive & Aggressive Dog Training for Rescue Dogs
Perfect for owners who have adopted a rescue dog that experiences anxiety and reactivity. Resolve separation anxiety, leash reactivity, barking, and fear-based behaviors.
$250
5-Week Dream Dog Course
Complete Dog Obedience Training | Adult Dog Training
Our most popular program! Perfect for owners seeking comprehensive obedience training for confident, calm, well-behaved dogs in any environment. Includes leash training, recall training, and resolves reactivity, aggression, and all behavioral issues.
$460
5-Week Puppy Power Course
Complete Puppy Training & Socialization
Perfect for puppies under 5 months. Your puppy will learn how to focus in any environment and socialize confidently with dogs and people. Resolve jumping, nipping, potty training, and leash pulling.
$460
7-Week Off-Leash Course
Off-Leash Recall Training & Advanced Dog Obedience
Perfect for owners who want reliable recall on hikes and dog parks. Combines our complete obedience training with advanced off-leash freedom training for confident, responsive dogs in any environment.
$690
Dog Walking & Cat Sitting Services
Pet Care in North Park, San Diego
Perfect for busy pet parents in North Park, South Park, Normal Heights, and University Heights! We provide 30-minute dog walks and cat sitting visits with feeding, playtime, and lots of love!
$30 per visit
In-Home Pet Sitting Services
Overnight Pet Sitting in Greater San Diego Area
For pet parents who want their dog cared for in the comfort of their own home. Our overnight pet sitting includes feeding, walks, playtime, daily pictures and updates!
$85 per night
👋 Meet Sunny, Your Dog Training Expert
Hi, I'm Sanjana! (aka Sunny ☀️) Software engineer turned full-time dog trainer and founder of Peace Pups Dog Training!
I help stressed dog owners train calm, well-behaved pups who can join you on any adventure!
With 15+ years of training horses and dogs, I've developed a play-based approach that teaches your dog to listen in any environment.
I do this “work” because I love helping owners build strong relationships with their dogs through communication and the power of play!
Together, we’ll overcome every challenge:
Leash pulling
Reactivity and aggression towards dogs and people
Greeting guests calmly and jumping
Separation anxiety and crate training anxiety
Barking (at home and on walks)
Puppy nipping, biting, and potty training
Fear-based behaviors toward men, bikes, and children
Selective listening
Off-leash recall
Our 5-Star Reviews
Over 70+ reviews on both Google and Yelp!
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“We are so happy we met Sunny! After 4 weeks of training, we had a dog we could finally welcome as part of our family. He knew his place, became calmer around other dogs, and just transformed into a happy dog!”
Igor, Owner of Japanese Akita
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“Sunny has helped out our pup tremendously with clear and straightforward instruction and positive reinforcement. Trust me, she’ll do wonders with your furry friend. I highly recommend her!”
Jake, Owner of Rescue Hound Mix
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"Sunny gave me the communication tools I needed to build a strong relationship with my dog. Finally, I can walk my pup without stress!"
Priya, Owner of Toy Poodle Mix
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🐾 Our Courses Are Your Path to Success
In our signature dog obedience training and puppy training courses, you'll learn how to:
✅ Play 3–5 simple, fun training games that teach your dog to focus on you — not distractions.
✅ Resolve behavioral challenges like leash pulling, barking, and separation anxiety
✅ Set clear boundaries that stops jumping, barking, and reactivity
✅ Master off-leash training and recall— even around squirrels and other dogs!
With these tools, we promise you'll have an obedient dog that can listen in any environment.
🎾 Why Play-Based Training Works
"Play is the way!" It's our motto — and the magic behind our signature training programs.
Why it works:
✔️ Dogs love to play — it taps into what comes naturally
✔️ Play builds your dog's self-confidence and ability to focus — especially helpful for anxious or reactive dogs
✔️ Play mentally stimulates and physically tires your dog and reduces destructive behaviors like chewing and barking
Play teaches your dog that listening is fun — and that you're the trusted leader in the relationship.
🚀 What You Get in Our Signature Dog Training Courses
Our dog obedience training gives you everything you need to train the dog of your dreams in just 2-5 private lessons.
✅ Private, in-home dog training — personalized 1-on-1 lessons at your home, neighborhood, or our North Park training location
✅ Unlimited Lifetime Communication Support — call us between lessons or even after training is complete. We're here to support you 100% of the way
✅ Simple daily training exercises — just 10 minutes, 3 times a day. We make training easy for busy parents
✅ Expert gear recommendations — our best picks for toys, treats, and training equipment
✅ 100% money-back guarantee after your first lesson
Over 200 dogs have graduated from our dog training programs with high-level obedience and confidence.
Our Approach To Dog Training
Most dogs struggle to listen because they're more engaged with their environment than their owners. Through our training, we flip the script! We teach dogs to trust their owners as their pack leaders and focus on them instead of distractions.
We use play-based dog training because play is the most natural way dogs develop, grow, and learn boundaries. Play helps build a strong communication system and relationship between you and your dog.
In the very first lesson, your dog will learn boundaries, how to stop leash pulling, and three fun games that build confidence and focus—even in distracting environments. After your dog masters new skills through positive reinforcement, we layer in corrections and real-world obedience training in settings like parks, coffee shops, and neighborhoods. We use clear "yes" and "no" communication to create a well-balanced, obedient, and happy dog.
We've successfully trained over 200 dogs with every behavioral challenge imaginable—all ages, breeds, and issues. We passionately believe that every dog is trainable with the right training and guidance!
“Sunny’s Dream Dog Course gave me and my pup all the foundational knowledge and skills we needed to succeed! I’m so happy we can enjoy walks again!”
- Pat and Olive
How training with us works
1. Book your free dog training consultation
This is an opportunity to share your dog's behavioral challenges and training goals with us. Sunny will discuss the roadmap to address issues like leash pulling, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, or puppy training, then create a customized training plan for you and your pup to achieve success.
2. Select a dog training package
During the consultation, Sunny will share the different dog training packages we offer and help you select a package based on your goals and budget. From puppy training to complete obedience training, we're committed to transforming your dog in just 2-5 lessons.
3. Train together and grow
We meet weekly or bi-weekly based on your schedule and training goals. Each private lesson builds on the previous one with simple homework between sessions. Together we'll teach your dog loose-leash walking, how to focus in distracting environments, off-leash recall, and essential obedience commands. By the end, you'll have a dog who can listen in any environment!
🌟 What Our Client Have To Say 🌟
“Our experience with Peace Pups was so good!
Our dog Azuki learned how to be calm and happy. He learned to trust me as his leader. And that’s what he needed the whole time!
-Alexa & Azuki
“Sunny made us feel so comfortable during training!"
Our puppies are now heeling by our side, can walk off-leash, and everybody says they are the most well-behaved puppies that they’ve ever seen!
-Keely & Honey
