Dog training in Laguna Beach.

Training in Laguna Beach

At your home, on your terms

Private training is one-on-one with you and your dog at your house. Door-dashing, barking at visitors and jumping on guests are best fixed right where they happen.

Busy streets, calm dog

Downtown sidewalks and beach-season crowds are tough for many dogs. Once the basics are solid at home, we take them out into real traffic so your dog learns to stay with you.

Behaviorist approach

I look at instinct, drive, health and nutrition to find the root cause. Balanced and relationship-based, and no e-collars or shock for basic obedience.

How it works

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 →

Laguna Beach dog training FAQ

Is there an in-home dog trainer who serves Laguna Beach?

Yes. Tommy Stark, The Dog Director, comes to homes across Laguna Beach for private training, from puppy basics to aggression.

What methods do you use?

Balanced and relationship-based: reward the good, redirect the rest. No e-collars or shock for basic obedience. About 90% of the work is coaching the owner.

How long is a session?

Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes, at a flat $250 no matter the issue.