FirstBarkOur sessions with Joshua have been great. He is very forthcoming with information and extremely helpful in explaining dog behavior. His technique with dogs is both effective and fun for them. Only 2 sessions in and seeing results, I'm really excited to continue working with him.
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
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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
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Josh is by far the most knowledgeable, experienced & hands on trainer that I've worked with for my dog, Lolly, who is people reactive. I’ve worked with countless trainers & Josh is by far the best that’s out there. He understands dog behavior, has a wealth of knowledge, & strat…Read full reviewClose full review
Josh is by far the most knowledgeable, experienced & hands on trainer that I've worked with for my dog, Lolly, who is people reactive. I’ve worked with countless trainers & Josh is by far the best that’s out there. He understands dog behavior, has a wealth of knowledge, & strategies & knows how to share that information. In an hour session he made more progress with Lolly then I’ve seen with weeks of one on one sessions. I’m an experienced dog owner & Lolly is highly obedience, trick & Rally Freestyle trained, but I was “stuck” on how to move forward with Lolly’s people reactivity. After my session with Josh, I finally feel confident that there is a humane path forward to help Lolly build positive associations with new people. For the first time in a long time I am looking forward to working with Lolly around new people, & not stressed. Thank you, Josh!!
Josh is amazing, professional and informative. His knowledge of dog behavior and his general ability to read my dog was thorough. I’m hoping to institute what he’s shared with me to see how I can help my rescue pup.
We took Kona to a reactivity session. Josh was very informative and made Kona feel very relaxed. He taught us a lot. We definitely signing her up for more classes. Thank you Josh
I honestly don’t know where I’d be without Josh. His guidance has been priceless. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also so accessible, humble, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. He breaks things down in a way that makes sense, and he’s always willing to go th…Read full reviewClose full review
I honestly don’t know where I’d be without Josh. His guidance has been priceless. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also so accessible, humble, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. He breaks things down in a way that makes sense, and he’s always willing to go the extra mile to make sure I understand. I can’t think of a better person to learn from in the dog world. If you’re on the fence about booking with him, don’t hesitate... DO IT. You’ll be thankful you did!
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