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K9 Optima

5.0 (106 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Dog boarding and training

Puppy socialization classes

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Josh working with our sweet girl.
Blithe B.

Josh is a phenomenal trainer and a decent, honest human being. We took our dogs to him when a new dog addition to our family created some tension among the pack. We didn't want to give up the new dog, but we also couldn't allow the aggressive behavior to continue, so we sought out help. Josh came highly recommended, and he was definitely the right person to help us! His understanding of dogs and their behaviors is astounding. His nonviolent approach to training is exactly what we were looking for. Josh worked with our dogs, figured out what was causing the reactive behavior, and gave us the tools to create a peaceful environment for our family and our dogs. We cannot thank him enough for all the guidance and support he gave us. When the dog drama was sorted out and we needed basic training for our new pup, he could have easily charged us his normal rate and we would have gladly paid. But he told us we could save some money by working with a trainer who would focus on standard training needs. He helped us find a new trainer who was a great fit for our situation and even offered to chat with the new trainer to help with the transition. We are forever grateful to Josh for all the help and support he gave us...without him, we would not have been able to keep all of our dogs!

Jazz @ ~16 months

This a follow-up review confirming the excellent results we have continued to have with our Dalmatian. Jazz stayed at K9 Optima for 11 days last year. Josh kept in daily contact with us the whole time, sending us emails and even videos so we could see how Jazz was doing. When we picked Jazz up, Josh shared his observations about our boy - what motivated him, his natural tendencies, how to use his innate nature to help us further his training. Now, even after months since the training time with Josh, we've continued to find Jazz is much more attentive to us. We can even have him off leash at hiking trails that allow it, something we never thought we would achieve. Through Josh, we learned the best ways to work with him, and the results have been exactly what we hoped for. We're very happy, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Josh and K9 Optima.

George, the Saint Bernard.
Sarah B.

Josh did an amazing job working with our Saint Bernard rescue that was reactive to larger men, including my boyfriend. By the end of that one training, my dog felt safe with my boyfriend and is his best friend for life. He even changed up the treats when our dog was being picky. Josh and his wife open their hearts and work with all breeds and sizes, and provide the humans irreplaceable information to keep you and your dog safe and happy.

My 100 lb high energy dog who loves Josh!
Vanna C.

Josh is amazing. My dog is a pure bred working line from Germany and certified protection dog. I wouldn't bring my animal to just any trainer to work with and keep his skills sharp. Josh is one of few that were qualified to work with such a specialized animal. His knowledge and physicality to work with such a dog are one of few in the Bay Area. He rocks!

Calmed dog, so close to new dog.

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It was a pleasure working with you both!

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Thank you Marisa! Lottie was an absolute joy!

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Josh is very knowledgeable in dog behavior and in figuring out the driving force behind the dog's behavior.

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