Twenty years of dog training, family-scale boarding and French nutrition, gathered into a single platform. Based in Vignieu, in the heart of Isère, we believe a balanced dog is the result of three things: a healthy environment, proper training, and quality food.
A balanced dog isn't the product of a single intervention. It's the result of three things working together: the environment they live in, the training they receive, and the food they eat. That's why we never separated these three pillars.
In our boarding facility we observed, every single day, the direct link between food and behaviour. Dogs eating better are calmer, more focused, more receptive to training. That observation pushed us further than just selling kibble or running a kennel — it pushed us to build a complete platform that addresses the whole dog.
Most providers do one thing. We do three, on purpose, because they reinforce each other. The same dog comes back for boarding, training and food — and we see the full picture.
01A 1.7-hectare enclosed natural setting, family-scale, with individual attention. Each dog is welcomed as a family member, with their own pace respected.
02Initial behavioural assessment, individual sessions or graduated packages. Always positive, always individual. With Christophe, certified dog trainer and creator of Canitrainer38.
03Five French ranges made in Auvergne, with French ingredients. Every recipe is field-tested in our boarding facility before we list it on the shop.
Twenty years of dog training, behavioural work and family-scale boarding. Christophe founded Canitrainer38 in Vignieu around one belief: a dog's well-being is the result of three things working together — environment, training, food. Nothing fancy. Just patience, observation, and the certainty that no shortcut beats the daily reality of life with dogs.
A dog who obeys out of fear does the minimum. A dog who obeys out of desire gives their best. Our entire approach is built on that single observation.
After years working with dogs, Christophe qualifies as a dog trainer and starts taking clients in the Isère region.
The Vignieu boarding facility opens its gates: 1.7 hectares, family format, max 8 dogs at a time. The reverse of an industrial kennel.
After observing the link between food and behaviour in hundreds of dogs, the decision to launch a kibble selection: French ingredients, Auvergne manufacturing, transparency first.
Birth of Terroir Canin to champion French canine nutrition: short supply chains, regional production, no compromise on quality.
Boarding, training, nutrition and a specialist shop all under one roof. One mission: improve the daily life of dogs and their owners.
Our boarding facility in Vignieu sits on 1.7 hectares of fully-fenced natural land. No industrial kennels, no cages stacked on top of each other. A family-scale setting that welcomes a maximum of 8 dogs at a time, with individual attention and a respectful pace.
Faced with too many imported recipes with murky origins, we made a different call: a French selection, made in Auvergne, with French ingredients, tested in our own kennel before going on the shop. The same kibble we feed dogs in our care.
Made in France
01Most providers do one thing — they board, or they train, or they sell kibble. We do all three by design, because they reinforce each other. The same dog comes back for boarding, training and food. We see the full picture, not a slice.
02Every recommendation is built on direct daily observation. No sales scripts, no assumed answers. If something works in the boarding facility, it lands on the shop. If it doesn't, it doesn't — no matter what the manufacturer says.
03The five ranges are made in Auvergne with French-origin ingredients. Short supply chains, batch-by-batch traceability, no compromise on quality. The same kibble we feed dogs in our own care.
04Our priority isn't to sell, it's to recommend the right solution. If a kibble doesn't fit your dog's profile, we'll point you to a different range — sometimes one we don't even sell. That's how trust gets built.
We're not here to sell at any cost. We're here to recommend the right thing for each dog. That's the entire job.
No coercive methods, ever. The dog's well-being and pace come first.
Clear composition, verified origin, fair price. Nothing hidden, ever.
Made in Auvergne, French ingredients, short supply chains, batch traceability.
Twenty years of direct observation in boarding and training. No theory only.
Personal advice, real follow-up after purchase, always reachable for a question.
Everything you need for your dog's well-being, gathered in one coherent platform with one shared philosophy.
1.7 ha enclosed, max 8 dogs at a time, individual attention.
Book boarding TrainingInitial assessment, individual sessions or graduated packages.
Book a session ShopMade in Auvergne, tested in our boarding before listing.
Browse the shop Club-10% subscription, automatic delivery, priority stock.
Join the club AdviceEight in-depth pieces on nutrition, training, health, travel.
Read the journal eBookThe complete dog-care guide, free in exchange for an email.
Get the eBookFor boarding, training and personal advice, we work with dog owners across the whole Nord Isère area. For the online shop, we deliver across France.
A regular kennel typically does just boarding. Canitrainer38 combines family-scale boarding (max 8 dogs at a time, 1.7 ha enclosed natural setting), training with a certified trainer, and a French kibble selection. The same dog can come for boarding, training and food — and we see the full picture.
Yes. Each dog is welcomed in a tailored way based on temperament, energy level and specific needs. We ask for a pre-arrival visit so the dog meets the team and the place before their stay.
Because we observed first-hand the link between food and behaviour. Most kibble brands have murky ingredients or imported supply chains. We wanted a French selection, made in Auvergne, with transparent traceability — kibble we ourselves use in the boarding facility.
Yes. Every range is fed to dogs in our boarding facility for several weeks before going on the shop. If we observe digestive issues, behavioural changes or coat problems, the recipe doesn't make it to our customers.
Yes. The online shop ships across France. Boarding and training are local-only (Vignieu and Nord Isère area), but the kibble can be delivered anywhere.
You pick a recipe, choose your delivery frequency, and get -10% on every order, automatic delivery, priority stock and personal follow-up. Cancel any time in one click.
Email contact@canitrainer38.fr, phone +33 7 57 57 98 08, or use the contact form. We answer every email within 24 working hours.
We answer every email and every call. Boarding, training, kibble or just advice — we are here to help.
A 110-page practical guide: choosing the right dog, preparing your home, daily training in 15 minutes, the seven essential lessons (name, sit, recall, stay, down, not jumping on guests, heel), nutrition and health. By Estelle Decamp, Canitrainer38.
