FirstBarkJosh is one of those thoughful and intuitive dog " whisperers". He brings everything down to easy common sense suggestions. Now its our job to follow them. Thanks Josh
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
Google listing5
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 was a big help to me and my rescue pittie. She had all kinds of fear and anxiety due to having lived in a cage her entire life. He helped me learn her triggers, how to predict and redirect them. Luna is now a very well adjusted girl, who has become the "office" dog.
If I could give 10 stars I would. Josh & the Infanite Approach Community has been a huge part of my success in continuing training with my reactive Malinois. If you have reactive dog or just want to improve your training & relationship with your dog, join the group. Josh is the most kind & compassionate human in this industry.
Josh was great to work with after we had experienced a less than positive experience with another trainer. Josh used positive coaching with me when I used positive coaching with my dog. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend who was really knowledgable about my ill behaved dog, no condescension.
Josh is all about positive training. I’ve had really good experiences with him and my dogs really listened to him and loved him. He is honest and doesn’t want just to make money. He is very knowledgeable and Dog’s well being is very important to him. He first takes time to study …Read full reviewClose full review
Josh is all about positive training. I’ve had really good experiences with him and my dogs really listened to him and loved him. He is honest and doesn’t want just to make money. He is very knowledgeable and Dog’s well being is very important to him. He first takes time to study every dog’s behavior and then approaches them based on their behavior. That is very important to me. When I adopt another angle he is going to be the one to train him or her.
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