FirstBarkJosh was great, super informative and helpful. Brought the best out of my dog. I appreciate that he connects personally with his clients for future questions and help. Definitely will be back in the future!
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
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Josh is very knowledgeable and great with dogs. It was our first session and I still have more work to do but feel relieved to have found a trainer that knows and cares about what they’re doing
I signed up for a reactivity session. Josh was very patient and took time to observe my dog's behavior. He exposed my dog to some of his dogs and came up with a training plan for me to work on. I did two sessions total and have a solid plan that I am comfortable with doing. I re…Read full reviewClose full review
I signed up for a reactivity session. Josh was very patient and took time to observe my dog's behavior. He exposed my dog to some of his dogs and came up with a training plan for me to work on. I did two sessions total and have a solid plan that I am comfortable with doing. I really appreciated that Josh didn't try to push me for more sessions. He was very honest and felt two was sufficient. I highly recommend.
2nd time with our pup. Great skills we are sent home with
Had a very productive session with Josh. Our dog really loves Josh and likes working with him. Josh was able to successfully get him to respond to the leave it demand. We left with several things to work on when we get home. A positive experience all around.
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