FirstBarkExtremely knowledgeable and skilled practitioner. Very thoughtful in how he approaches his work with dogs (and I have the experience to make the comparison). I gained a wealth of insight for dealing with reactivity and all sorts of other pointers that save my hide daily. If you want the best help you can get, you go here.
K9 Optima
Antioch, California
About K9 Optima
At K9Optima, we specialize in addressing extreme behavioral issues in dogs, including reactivity, forward aggression, resource guarding etc. Our science-based approach involves a comprehensive assessment of your dog to determine the best course of action, ensuring lasting behavior change. With nearly 4,000 cases handled, we are dedicated to meeting you and your dog to provide effective, humane solutions.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies Customer-reported
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Behavior Canine
- Behavioral Challenges
- Complementary
- Comprehensive Evaluation
- Counter Conditioning
- Couples Therapy
- Customized Training
- Dog Assessments
- Dog Learn
- Dog Play
- Dog Trainer Program
- Dog Training Sessions
- Dog's Body
- Dog's Social
- Immersive Learning
- Person Sessions
- Personal Trainer
- Personalized Coaching
- Relationship Building
- Specialized Training
- Training Help
- Training Support
- Week Program
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Customer reviews
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164 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Reactivity issues 39
- Reactive dog training 21
- Obedience training 11
- Board and train 8
- Dog assessment 5
- Rescue dog training 5
All 10 topics
- Virtual session 4
- Behavior assessment 3
- Helper dog 3
- Trigger identification 2
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Have now had my second session along with my daughter to diagnose trust issues between my dog and her. Josh was terrific with both. I have a lot of hope. (In case it didn’t post last time here was the review from the first session): Woweeee! In one session my “problem” with my …Read full reviewClose full review
Have now had my second session along with my daughter to diagnose trust issues between my dog and her. Josh was terrific with both. I have a lot of hope. (In case it didn’t post last time here was the review from the first session): Woweeee! In one session my “problem” with my Great Pyrenees became my promise! I can’t wait for the rest of the sessions! Josh really understood not just dogs - but MY dog. In so doing he inspired my trust (he’d already earned my dog’s trust). Josh was a source of knowledge and encouragement. I’ve owned dogs for 60 years and Josh was able to give insight to historic issues and worries I’ve carried for decades. We have a plan for the future that I’m excited to implement. My big boy Yeti and I left our first session feeling very happy.
I had a virtual session with Joshua looking for some advice as a fellow dog trainer working with reactive dogs. His thoughts and answers to my questions were really thoughtful and I'm looking forward to putting them into practice in my own training programs.
This was a great insight to my dog. We were so stressed coming into this meeting with Frenchy’s behavior but left feeling relieved, there is a solution.
The training has help me to understand better my dog Finnegan a German Shepherd very clear and to the point A+
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