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Critical Thinking Dog Services

Chino Hills, California

4.9/5· 93 Google reviews

About Critical Thinking Dog Services

Our mission is to foster harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners by providing exceptional guidance and clarity. We are dedicated to transforming your relationship with your dog, ensuring a balanced and joyful partnership. If you're seeking positive change and aspire to see your dog thrive, please reach out to us. We look forward to serving you and thank you in advance for your trust.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
    Program details

    Behavioral modification to correct unwanted habits. We address the cause of problem behaviors and create clear, positive changes that last.

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Crate training
    Program details

    Crate training to create comfort and structure. Helps with housebreaking, safety, and calm behavior.

  • House training
  • Leash training
    Program details

    Loose leash walking training to stop pulling. Creates calm, controlled walks.

    Off-leash training to improve control without a leash. Builds trust, recall, and responsiveness.

  • Obedience training
    Program details

    Advanced obedience training for reliable control in real-world settings. Focuses on precision and consistency.

    Dog manners training to improve everyday behavior. Focus on calm, polite habits.

    Obedience training to teach clear commands and reliable listening. Helps dogs follow rules, improve focus, and behave calmly at home and in public.

  • Puppy training
    Program details

    Puppy training to build good habits early. We focus on basic skills, confidence, and positive behavior to help puppies grow into well-mannered dogs.

  • Recall training
    Program details

    Recall training to teach dogs to come when called. Builds reliability, focus, and safety.

    Off-leash recall training to improve safety and freedom. Builds strong response skills.

  • Socialization
    Program details

    Puppy socialization to build confidence early. Introduces puppies to sights, sounds, and experiences safely.

    Socialization training to help dogs feel calm around people, dogs, and new environments.

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
    Program details

    Aggression management training to improve safety and control. We work on triggers, structure, and calm behavior using proven methods.

    Dominance and aggression training focused on structure and control. Improves safety and behavior.

  • Barking
    Program details

    Barking control training to reduce excessive noise. Teaches calm responses to triggers.

  • Chewing
    Program details

    Destructive chewing prevention to protect your home. Builds proper habits and outlets.

  • Fear and confidence
    Program details

    Fearful dog training to build confidence and trust. Gentle methods help dogs feel safe.

  • Reactivity training
    Program details

    Leash reactivity training to reduce barking and pulling. Improves focus and calm walking.

    Reactive dog training to reduce lunging, barking, and fear. Helps dogs stay calm around triggers.

  • Separation anxiety
    Program details

    Separation anxiety training to reduce stress when alone. Builds calm behavior and confidence.

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Board and train programs where dogs stay with a trainer. Intensive training with daily structure and practice.

  • Group classes
    Program details

    Group dog classes for learning with distractions. Helps improve obedience, focus, and social skills.

  • In-home training
    Program details

    At-home dog training in your environment. Real-world results where behavior matters most.

  • Online or virtual training
    Program details

    Remote dog training with live guidance. Convenient support from anywhere.

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
    Program details

    Puppy biting prevention to teach gentle play. Helps stop nipping early.

  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training

Dog sports

  • Agility
  • Trick training
    Program details

    Trick training for fun and mental stimulation. Strengthens focus and bonding.

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
    Program details

    Positive reinforcement training using rewards and clear guidance. Encourages long-term success.

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
    Program details

    Dog daycare with training for learning during play. Combines structure, socialization, and fun.

  • Dog walking

Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • 4 Week Program
  • 6 Week Program
  • Basic commands training
    Program details

    Basic commands training covering sit, stay, down, and come. Builds a strong foundation for good behavior.

  • Behavior Specialist
  • Dog Issues
  • Dog Play
  • Dog Programs
  • Dog Rehabilitate
  • Dog Training Programs
  • Dog adoption counseling
    Program details

    Dog adoption counseling to match families with the right dog. Guidance before and after adoption.

  • Dog boot camp
    Program details

    Dog boot camp for fast-paced training. Builds obedience, structure, and confidence.

  • Drop Off
  • Fear and Anxiety Training
  • Group sessions
  • Helping Dog
  • Impulse control training
    Program details

    Impulse control training to reduce jumping and rushing. Helps dogs think before reacting.

  • Jumping prevention
    Program details

    Jumping prevention training to teach polite greetings. Encourages calm behavior around people.

  • Potty Breaks
  • Relationship Building Exercises
  • Relationship-Based Dog Training
  • Group playtime
  • Pet pick up and drop off
  • Pet sitting
  • Dog breed-specific training
  • Fear and Anxiety Management
  • Pet training consultations
  • Training for shy dogs

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 593 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 19
  • Reactivity training 9
  • Crate training 8
  • Board and train 6
  • Dog behavior insight 5
  • Potty training 5
All 10 topics
  • Behavior correction 4
  • Board and training 4
  • Separation anxiety training 3
  • Confidence course 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

90 collected reviews

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Melissa Nguyen
5/5
Eddie is the best, I recommend him to all my friends. If you want to train your doggo to fear you, Eddie is not the trainer for you. He offers insight on how to build a solid foundation that will evolve the relationship between you and your four legged best friend to a respectful…Read full reviewClose full review

Eddie is the best, I recommend him to all my friends. If you want to train your doggo to fear you, Eddie is not the trainer for you. He offers insight on how to build a solid foundation that will evolve the relationship between you and your four legged best friend to a respectful one. I learned a lot about boundaries and boosting my dog's confidence level, and with time/work together we can achieve our goal. Training with Eddie just makes sense!

Alma P
5/5
I had an amazing session with Eddie. We just rescued a dog from the shelter who has issues socializing with other dogs. We learned a lot of great things in just our first session. He came to our house, walked with us around the neighborhood, he also taught us some training techni…Read full reviewClose full review

I had an amazing session with Eddie. We just rescued a dog from the shelter who has issues socializing with other dogs. We learned a lot of great things in just our first session. He came to our house, walked with us around the neighborhood, he also taught us some training techniques and gave us a schedule to follow for the next month. We still have a long way to go, however, the progress we have made in this short amount of time is worth it. His prices are very reasonable compared to other trainers. I recommend Eddie to anyone. Y habla español que en este caso nos ayudo mucho.

JaneT
5/5
Eddie is a wonderful trainer! First, he has great customer service--he was very responsive and flexible with our request for scheduling. Second, he was wonderful and patient at answering all of our questions, teaching the owners (mostly me!) how to properly walk our dogs. He was …Read full reviewClose full review

Eddie is a wonderful trainer! First, he has great customer service--he was very responsive and flexible with our request for scheduling. Second, he was wonderful and patient at answering all of our questions, teaching the owners (mostly me!) how to properly walk our dogs. He was actually teaching ME to be more confident in walking our anxious dog who normally will lunge and bark at people during walks! He has awesome service and even after our training, reminded me to call or text him anytime if we had any questions. We learned so much from our session with him and we are glad we finally invested in some training, which was badly needed. If you need someone to train your dog, I would not hesitate calling Eddie--he is fantastic and full of doggy training wisdom!

BLAXICAN BULLIES
5/5
From beginning to end Eddie took his time and made sure that I was satisfied... He kept his word when he said he would bring our puppy back a different puppy.. Lucky for us he provides multiple options o accommodate our three puppies... One stayed a few weeks in his board and t…Read full reviewClose full review

From beginning to end Eddie took his time and made sure that I was satisfied... He kept his word when he said he would bring our puppy back a different puppy.. Lucky for us he provides multiple options o accommodate our three puppies... One stayed a few weeks in his board and training program and the other two we signed up for private lessons... My wife is super happy and my kids are enjoying the pups being obedient... On behave of The Blaxican Bully Collective id like to say thank you so much and may God bless you 🙏

Meztli Gomez
5/5

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