San Diego has been a haven for dog owners for a long time, as the weather is great and the city features some of the most beautiful recreational areas, parks and beaches. Local Eddie Cheddar worked as a security guard at night and hugely depended on his pet dog Pilate for company. Pilate was a Labrador that was very loyal to Eddie but developed the nasty habit of chewing on everything on sight. Eddie knew that the only way to get rid of Pilates disastrous habit was to enter him in an obedience school.

For those living in San Diego, it is best to know some of best dog obedience clubs around the area, in order to help train and discipline dogs.

John's Natural Dog Training Company

John's Natural Dog Training Company was launched in 1991 to address the needs of dog lovers across the San Diego area and who wanted to have an accessible obedience school. The organization also serves as a club for pet lovers and is led by the father and wife team of John and Bonnie Rubin. The Rubins first formed Natural Pet Systems Inc in 1995 and this now serves as the organizations parent company. Mr Rubin's experience in dog training has spanned for over 20 years.

John's Natural Dog Training Company is a certified company that focuses on the fundamentals of pet obedience. There are no fancy tricks and gimmicks here, as the company believes that the traditional dog training techniques remain the best practices.

Unlike other so-called certified dog trainers, John's Natural Dog Training Company is more than a club and does not depend on the written curriculum developed by other members of pet associations. The group highly regards the services it offers for the San Diego crowd and believes that it is one of the best dog training organizations in the State of California, given its 20 year experience in the industry.

The San Diego Labrador Retriever Club

The San Diego Labrador Retriever Club was established in February 1996 and its founding members were dog breeders in the San Diego County area that realized a need to organize a regional club. The clubs roster of members has sharply grown over the last seven years and it has already held its first ever Annual Specialty Show in November 2001.

The San Diego Labrador Retriever Club became sanctioned by the American Kennel Club in November 2000. The SDLRC aims to promote the importance of obedience and right training among dogs, especially Labrador Retrievers, and disseminating information about the wonderful breed and how to properly take care of them.

The SDLRC follows a Code of Conduct that is followed by its members and also serves as a guide to other dog owners, in order to properly take care of the breed.

The SDLRC primarily serves to promote and encourage the quality of breeding given to purebred Labrador Retrievers, to teach Labradors and push for their participation in different dog related activities.

The SDLRC hosts several educational events and seminars, which touch on movement, structure and breeding. Special events are normally attended by some of the most highly respected dog obedience experts in the US, where they discuss topics such as hereditary canine eye problems, current vaccination protocols, acupuncture, orthopedic and cardiac diseases and legal issues.

The SDLRC runs an educational booth at the annual San Diego Del Mar Fair and also holds Matches and Fun Days for Labrador breeders. Other special events include clinics for eyes, heart, elbow and hip and Canine Good Citizenship tests.