Dana Point is right next door to my Laguna Niguel base. I come to you, at home or out on the busy coastal sidewalks where a lot of dogs get overexcited, and teach you how to lead your dog through it.
Harbor walkways, the Lantern District and summer beach traffic mean lots of people, bikes, smells and other dogs. That's ideal practice for loose-leash walking and calm greetings once your dog is ready.
Starting early pays off. A Basic Puppy intro is $200 (or 3 lessons for $500), and Premium Puppy is 5 sessions for $1,200, covering potty routine, biting, crate comfort and first manners.
The 5-week Puppy/Beginner series meets Saturdays at 9am at Dee Dog Park in neighboring San Juan Capistrano. Your first class is free.
I'm Tommy Stark, The Dog Director: a canine behaviorist and trainer with 20+ years and roughly 20,000 dogs trained. My style is balanced and relationship-based, and about 90% of the work is coaching you, so your dog listens to you after I leave.
Register once. Each Saturday the Weekly Woof goes out; reply with your availability by Sunday 6pm and you'll get a calendar invite that evening. How scheduling works →
Yes. Private puppy sessions come to your home in Dana Point: $200 for a Basic Puppy intro, 3 lessons for $500, or Premium Puppy (5 sessions) for $1,200. Puppies of any age are welcome in the Saturday group class.
Yes. I train wherever your dog struggles: your home, a park, a busy sidewalk. Most of the work is coaching you, so it carries over after I leave.
Register once, then reply to the Saturday Weekly Woof with your availability by Sunday 6pm. I send a calendar invite that evening.
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Laguna Niguel · Mission Viejo · Laguna Beach · San Juan Capistrano · San Clemente · All areas
Register once and I'll take it from there. Text is the fastest way to reach me.