About SoCal Dog training -– Dog Trainer in Orange County”
SoCal Dog Training offers positive dog obedience and behavioral training in Orange County, California. Since 1995, our founder, a university-educated and certified animal behaviorist, has helped dogs and owners achieve lasting results using positive reinforcement and gentle firmness.
We specialize in puppy training, leash manners, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification, including separation anxiety. Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Orange, and nearby OC areas, we create personalized training plans that build confidence, trust, and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
SocializationCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Fear and confidence
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Pack walks
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Beginner trainingCustomer-reported
Support between sessions
Homework and practiceCustomer-reported
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Boarding
Dog walking
Grooming
Other listed services
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Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Consultant
Behavioral Counseling
Boot Camp
Canine Training Techniques
Daily Training
Dog Breeders
Dog Communication
Dog Crate
Dog Exercise
Dog Pack
Dog Parks
Dog Rescues
Dog Run
Dog Training Advice
Dog Training Sessions
Dog Walks
Dog Whisper
Family Dog
Guard Dogs
Health Care
In-Home Workshops
Master Dog Trainer
Other Training
Personal Coach
Pet Programs
Phone Consultation
Spaying And Neutering
Specialty Training
Trainer & Behavioral
Training Programs
Training Your Dog
Unique Training
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5/5Vladae and his team (Erica and Karen) are wonderful. We started with Vladae when our pup was just 12 weeks old. He was instrumental in teaching us the basics and making sure we didn’t go crazy with a new puppy! We later used his boarding camp when she was 9 months old. He treats …Read full reviewClose full review
Vladae and his team (Erica and Karen) are wonderful. We started with Vladae when our pup was just 12 weeks old. He was instrumental in teaching us the basics and making sure we didn’t go crazy with a new puppy! We later used his boarding camp when she was 9 months old. He treats all of his boarders with genuine love and care, and he has a truly special connection with every dog. In fact, she was so happy staying with him that she didn’t even want to get into my car to go home 😂. I completely trust Vladae and his team and highly recommend them!
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Natasha Radovsky
5/5First, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to Vladae and his family as his wife battles a very serious illness.
Vladae is by far the best dog trainer we have found, and believe me, I’ve worked with many trainers over the years. Vladae trained my previous dog about 12 years …Read full reviewClose full review
First, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to Vladae and his family as his wife battles a very serious illness.
Vladae is by far the best dog trainer we have found, and believe me, I’ve worked with many trainers over the years. Vladae trained my previous dog about 12 years ago, and when we got a new puppy, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I knew exactly who to call.
Vladae truly works miracles with dogs. He has an incredible ability to sense their energy, understand their behavior, and communicate with them in a way that feels almost like he speaks their language. His experience, intuition, and connection with dogs are remarkable.
I can’t recommend Vladae highly enough. He has made such a positive difference for both of our dogs, many years apart, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything he has done for us.
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Lisa Paul
5/5After 10 months with another trainer and making no real progress, I searched for a new trainer and found Vladae. I reviewed his accomplishments, his reviews and was impressed. I reached out to him and after first appointment FaceTime, following his instructions I saw improvement …Read full reviewClose full review
After 10 months with another trainer and making no real progress, I searched for a new trainer and found Vladae. I reviewed his accomplishments, his reviews and was impressed. I reached out to him and after first appointment FaceTime, following his instructions I saw improvement with my Bernadoodle in less than a week. Since then, I have faced to face met with Vladae twice and his trainer Erica and my dog has changed from night and day. I can actually take him out off leash. Up to time of meeting Vladae, my dog would bark at people in the car going down the street, he’d pull me on the leash, he wouldn’t obey my commands, he would jump up on people. Now he listens and doesn’t pull me by the leash and bark at everything. He is acting like a dog should and not an uncontrolled Bernadoodle. I cannot say enough how grateful I am to have found him. If you follow his instructions and trust in his system you will have a great dog! He has taught me so much on understanding how dogs think and how to correct unwanted behavior with positivity. I highly highly recommend Vladae to anyone who has an out of control dog to reach out to him or just need dog training. He is a real dog wizard and he will be my last dog trainer because he is that great with dog training.
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Rob Bane
5/5The best. I've had dogs in the house most of my life and his training has kept them around and everyone is happy. Being a surfer I've always wanted to start an aquarium a real "ocean sea life biosphere" in the home & have always been worried about the fish conflicting with the fu…Read full reviewClose full review
The best. I've had dogs in the house most of my life and his training has kept them around and everyone is happy. Being a surfer I've always wanted to start an aquarium a real "ocean sea life biosphere" in the home & have always been worried about the fish conflicting with the fuzzies. Vlade taught us how animals relate to each other and when kept properly they not only live in harmony they respect each other. Thank you man.
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Kat the Dog Trainer
5/5I am a Dog TRAINER in the Palm Springs area and was in the Irvine this past weekend. Specifically at the Irvine spectrum where I observed Vladi’s assistant Erica training a dash hound. I watched for several minutes and saw what a great job Erica was doing. She was helping a you…Read full reviewClose full review
I am a Dog TRAINER in the Palm Springs area and was in the Irvine this past weekend. Specifically at the Irvine spectrum where I observed Vladi’s assistant Erica training a dash hound. I watched for several minutes and saw what a great job Erica was doing. She was helping a young lady with a barky dachshund, and the dog was making great strides in the little while that I watched them. I can tell that Erica has been mentored by Vladi. I also follow his social media platforms and know that he is a very seasoned Dog Trainer with proven results who has helped hundreds and hundreds of people. I would definitely recommend working with Vladi or Erica if you are in the Orange County area.
They can definitely help you with leash, pulling, jumping up on guest, manners at the door, and all other Dog Training issues that you may have. I guarantee they can fix your dog and help you in the process to establish a healthy relationship with your dog.
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