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K9 Optima

Antioch, California

5/5· 164 Google reviews

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 listing
5
out of 5164 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.

100 collected reviews

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Gabriel Solalinde
5/5

Amazing online session, as a dog trainer from Paraguay it was very helpful talking to Josh and getting better directions towards my cases.

Renee Penton
5/5

Thank you for the time and kindness helping me get to know my GSD better and helping us start our road to confidence and responsiveness through play and her personality (and mine). Session 1 in the books and we are excited for session 2!! Highly recommend Josh for training needs and relationship building with your pup. 🐶

Helen Gettman
5/5
Josh is “The Dog Whisperer!” We found Josh, of K9 Optima, through Lily’s Legacy where we adopted our Jasper. Jasper is a fabulous golden retriever! He is 8 going on 2! LOL He’s a sweet boy but WAS very excitable, free willed, wicked strong and took me down a couple times with…Read full reviewClose full review

Josh is “The Dog Whisperer!” We found Josh, of K9 Optima, through Lily’s Legacy where we adopted our Jasper. Jasper is a fabulous golden retriever! He is 8 going on 2! LOL He’s a sweet boy but WAS very excitable, free willed, wicked strong and took me down a couple times with his excitement of on-coming people and/or dogs. A Very friendly and excitable 🐾 He, also, had serious difficulty with recall. Big problem as we live on a busy street. Literally, I was unable to walk my baby boy without my husband present in fear of being pulled down. This is very important as a health condition had left me with an imbalance in my walking, and I can fall down easily, so I was afraid to walk him alone. We took Josh’s 4 session Reactivity Therapy and are thrilled that we did!! Within 1 training session alone, he was much better at recall. Josh is brilliant in his observation, communication, knowledge, training and compassion for and with dogs! From the very beginning, Jasper connected with Josh. He felt safe, secure, and loved. He, also, had a great time and Slept very well! Albeit I’m still careful when other dogs are around, I have this immense sense of confidence and security now when walking Jasper. It was, also, a great pleasure to meet Josh! He is hard working, a good person and noble soul. Albeit we live far from Antioch, we plan on visiting when we can. Jasper calls him “Uncle Josh” so we best visit sooner rather than later! Thanks for the wonderful experience Josh! Much Gratitude to You and All the Work You Do With Our Furry Friends!🐾🐾🐾 Wishing You Many Blessings and Continued Luck & Development! 💚🙌🏻 Jasper 🐾 Kurt & Helen PS: Jasper Your Forever Furry Friend 💛🐾

Abraham Nachbaur
5/5

Josh is fantastic! We're fostering an under-socialized rescue dog named Murdock and Josh helped us by first assessing his temperament and behavior with humans and other dogs. From there Josh gave us valuable tips on body language to look out for and how to slowly introduce Murdock to new people and situations. We've already seen significant improvement! We highly recommend K9 Optima!

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