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Tony’s Orange County Dog Training & Cognitive Behavior Specialist
Irvine, California
About Tony’s Orange County Dog Training & Cognitive Behavior Specialist
Tony’s Orange County Dog Training & Cognitive Behavior Specialist Serving all of Orange County, I specialize in puppy training and canine cognitive behavior, helping owners raise emotionally balanced and well-adjusted dogs. My programs focus on how dogs think, learn, and self-regulate rather than obedience or food-based training. This science-backed approach addresses the root cause of behavior problems like biting, jumping, leash frustration, and anxiety. Through applied cognitive learning and developmental structure, I guide you in creating calm, confident, and thoughtful companions while transforming the way you understand dog behavior and training in Orange County.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
Training approach
- Balanced training
Other listed services
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- Behavioral Therapy
- Canine Behaviorist
- Canine Mental
- Dog Park
- Home Coaching
- Individual Learning
- Maintenance Training
- Management Training
- Training Programs
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
do have hotel for dogs?
No we do not have a boarding facility.
Community answer · Tony Nila · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
38 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Behavior training 5
- Dog issues 5
- Wolfdog training 5
- Canine behaviorist 3
- Aggression training 2
- Bond with dog 2
All 10 topics
- Calming exercises 2
- Experienced trainer 2
- Guidance 2
- Insight and knowledge 2
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Excellent online advice, compassion, dog friendly, dog translator. More than just training Tony teaches 2 way communication.
Tony has been able to not only guide me through any questions or concerns I've had with my dogs and wolfdogs, but he's also been able to walk me through all necessary steps to anticipate, correct, and understand the behaviors of my animals. The level of knowledge and understandin…Read full reviewClose full review
Tony has been able to not only guide me through any questions or concerns I've had with my dogs and wolfdogs, but he's also been able to walk me through all necessary steps to anticipate, correct, and understand the behaviors of my animals. The level of knowledge and understanding he has is astonishing and he backs up all of the information he shares with biology and psychology. You won't be bored with his analogies and metaphors either, they're always hilarious and relatable which really helps take the edge off of the stress dog training can come with. If you're in need of a trainer, you've found one of the best!
Working with my animal’s and Tony has been nothing short of amazing! Over the last year I have worked with at least 5 different trainers live and on line with limited results for reactive behavior. Since working with Tony and his natural learning approach we have finally achieved harmony and connection in our home. I am so grateful for his teachings! He has changed our lives tremendously!
I have been working with Tony off and on for the behavior of my dog. His approach is really unique in which it involves absolutely zero training. I have worked with other dog trainers in Orange County as well as other behaviorist only to find my way back to Tony to help me undo w…Read full reviewClose full review
I have been working with Tony off and on for the behavior of my dog. His approach is really unique in which it involves absolutely zero training. I have worked with other dog trainers in Orange County as well as other behaviorist only to find my way back to Tony to help me undo what another trainer or behaviorist has caused. I never realized how harmful dog training can be to a dogs mind, until I learned why from Tony and his staff.
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