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
PuppiesCustomer-reported
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
Boarding
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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
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5/5I just joined the K9 Optima webinars in the last two months. I moved to Tennessee in July of 2023 from Northern California.
I am so impressed with K9 Optimas' training views. My Melanua is behaving better toward other dogs. My dog is 5 years old and could not socialize when covid…Read full reviewClose full review
I just joined the K9 Optima webinars in the last two months. I moved to Tennessee in July of 2023 from Northern California.
I am so impressed with K9 Optimas' training views. My Melanua is behaving better toward other dogs. My dog is 5 years old and could not socialize when covid came out. She has only played with one dog since she was a pup. I worked with her every day, mostly playing with the ball and Frisbee. I really want her to accept other dogs because I love animals and never know when I may have to care for another.
K9 Optima is giving me ideas and common sense knowledge of dogs' behaviors.
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Ames Eaton
5/5
Josh is really gifted and his work with our dogs has improved our lives!
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Gareth Perrin
5/5
Josh is a very knowledgeable trainer. Helped me build a plan on how to work on getting my hyper social pup under control. Very understanding and very friendly! Would recommend!
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Vanessa Aguilera
5/5
Josh was recommended by the rescue where we adopted our dog from. He was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We did a reactivity assessment, and he brought out a couple different dogs with different personalities. He was able to give us some things that may trigger our dog and how best to deal with it. Overall we absolutely loved our experience and if we need any more training, Josh is our guy.
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Kay Concilla
5/5We reached out to Joshua because my dog Leo likes to try and pull and bark at dogs cats just about anything when we are walking him. Leo really likes to grab his leash and tug it like it’s a toy and sometimes he’ll nip your fingers. My husband and I felt so helpless so I was look…Read full reviewClose full review
We reached out to Joshua because my dog Leo likes to try and pull and bark at dogs cats just about anything when we are walking him. Leo really likes to grab his leash and tug it like it’s a toy and sometimes he’ll nip your fingers. My husband and I felt so helpless so I was looking for a dog trainer k9 optima was the first place that popped up for reactive dogs We booked a reactive session because my husband and I thought Leo was aggressive. After meeting with Joshua on 8/3/2024 he reinsured us that Leo is not aggressive / reactive he showed us Way to introduce Leo to dogs and deal with his barking and with him grabbing his leash and shaking it just with this one session we went to it was crazy to see how well Joshua works with a dog. The session was only about an hour, and I am so pleased with all the work he did in that time. I am so thankful for the knowledge, I know I am so excited to be booking my next three appointments with him. If you’re looking for somebody to help you with your dog because your dog may be reactive or just doesn’t listen lol, he is your guy to go to. Soon as we got in our car my husband and I just felt so relief you will feel that way to I’m so thankful that i found k9 optima
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