SoCal Dog training -– Dog Trainer in Orange County”

I worked with Vladae on training my Husky, and the difference was noticeable from the very first session. What impressed me most was his ability to quickly understand both the dog and the owner. He explained things in a way that made sense, gave us a clear structure to follow, and helped us see immediate improvements in behavior. Vladae has decades of experience and a deep understanding of dogs. His approach is practical, direct, and focused on results. While many trainers spend a lot of time discussing theory, he was able to identify the issues and show us how to address them right away. Training a Husky is not always easy, but after working with Vladae I felt much more confident handling my dog and communicating clearly with her. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for real-world experience and effective dog training.

Before I share my experience, I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy and support to Vladae and his family. Knowing that his wife Antonina is from Ukraine and that they have loved ones and deep personal connections in a region affected by war and uncertainty, I can only imagine the emotional stress they have carried over the years. Despite those challenges, they continue helping dogs and families in our community with remarkable dedication, and I wanted to acknowledge that before sharing my story. As a professional dog groomer working across Newport Beach and Irvine, I saw several of my own grooming clients bringing in dogs with remarkable behavioral transformations. When I asked what changed, the answer was always SoCal Dog Training. After my veterinarian also highly recommended Vladae, I reached out for help with my own Goldendoodle, June, who suffered from severe fear, anxiety, and noise phobias. Our journey went from puppy training to private lessons, and finally to their Canine Boot Camp in his home in Rancho Mission Viejo. Vladae completely customized the program to June’s unique personality. He under-promised and over-delivered with his honest, authoritative, yet surprisingly gentle approach. During our first FaceTime consultation, he explained different training philosophies and tools clearly, making me feel informed and involved in every single decision. Through this process, I realized that successful dog training isn't just about training the dog—it's equally about training the owner. What SoCal Dog Training gave us was a solid foundation and the knowledge to maintain her success. June went from a dog so terrified she would freeze in public to a happy, confident dog running joyfully through busy spaces. I am incredibly grateful to Vladi for giving my sweet Goldendoodle her life back!

We started with Vladae when our Vizsla puppy was just a few months old and progressed quickly. It all made sense and yielded quick results. We were so happy with everything that we decided to progress further by sending her to his 2 week boot camp at 16 months old. When I asked why such a good dog would go to boot camp, Vladae responded with, “Same reason that the smartest kids go to university, to become all they can be and hone their skills.” That made sense to me! If it was any other boot camp I would have been nervous about my baby. I know how well Vladae treats his campers though and his focus on health and exercise. “Only the tired dog is the good dog” 😊 Thank you Vladae!

I followed Vladae on Instagram for over a year before I finally reached out to him. After spending so much money on other training, I really wanted the results I saw him achieve. Our lifestyle involves some travel and being out and about, so we need a well behaved dog. What Vladae does is train the owner. You have to be prepared to put in the time and effort, but it has really paid off. Our dog LOVES when we spend time doing the daily training exercises. He loves going places with us and when he can be leash free. He seems like a happier dog who has more focus on us. It really is true that your dog needs you to be the leader. Besides the training sessions, Vladae is always responsive to our texts when we have questions or issues and will jump on a call to discuss.