K9 Optima

We went to Josh with a new dog that ended up bonding to one person and then tried to attack anyone that got close to him. Josh gave us some initial instruction, and when in 3 days we saw it start to work, and work well it did. We had to be constant, and consistent with the training, but it’s really starting to show already. I being the one he didn’t bond to initially, am very thankful. He now adores me. It’s so weird to happen so fast. Josh is great!!

There are not enough good things to say about Josh and K9Optima! My neighbor passed away and I have been trying to help with his sweet senior dog that I cannot fill in as the new home. I was having the worst luck with rescues due to a small situation with the dog. I reached out to Josh on recommendation and he offered to meet with me immediately (and was flexible and kind when I had to bring my toddler and was a bit of a mess - he showed compassion). He did a full assessment of the dog with a detailed introduction to 4 different dogs ranging in temperaments, that he trained. He had his apprentice, Isaiah, helping handle the two dogs. Everything was reward based, positive and relaxed. After confirming that the dog was an exceptional dog with no reactivity, he wrote an assessment for me to share with rescues in hopes of giving him a chance but also called to make some recommendations on his behalf too. Without Josh and K9Optima, this dog didn't have a chance and not only was he super professional, helpful and clearly a master at his trade - he was kind and helpful too. I would recommend him to any and all clients for dog training AND for reactive dog training! He is top notch in a field that is hard to find someone operating at his level of care and caliber (and he does virtual as well for those a bit farther away, like myself in a different situation)!

This a follow-up review confirming the excellent results we have continued to have with our Dalmatian. (We also posted on Yelp.) Jazz stayed at K9_Optima for 12 days last October (~7 months ago) in one of their Board and train offerings, while we were traveling. We had a pre-stay session so Josh and Jazz could meet and just prior to the board and stay, we discussed our goals for the time Jazz was there. While we were away, Josh kept in dally contact with us the whole time, sending us emails and even videos so we could see how Jazz was doing. When we picked Jazz up, Josh shared his observations about our boy; what motivated him, his natural tendencies, and how to use his innate nature to help us further his training. Now, even after months since the training time with Josh, we've continued to find Jazz is much more attentive to us. We can even have him of leash at hiking trails that allow it, something we never thought we would achieve. Through Josh, we learned the best ways to work with Jazz, and the results have been exactly what we hoped for. We're very happy and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Josh and K9 Optima.