Dog training in Laguna Niguel.

Training in Laguna Niguel

Home base, not a drive-in

My business is based in Laguna Niguel, so private sessions here are close to home. We train in your living room, at your front door, on your walking route, or wherever your dog struggles most.

The pack walk is in town

THE Pack Walk of OC meets at Laguna Niguel Regional Park (behind Whole Foods). It's free, it's monthly, and it can draw up to 150 dogs walking calmly together. It's a great next step once your dog has the basics.

Typical Laguna Niguel requests

Leash pulling on neighborhood walks, barking at the door, jumping on guests, puppy biting, and dogs that react to other dogs on the trail. Same flat rate for every issue.

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 Niguel dog training FAQ

Do you come to my home in Laguna Niguel?

Yes. Private training happens at your home or anywhere in Laguna Niguel where your dog needs help: a park, a trail, a shopping center. Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes.

Where is the pack walk?

THE Pack Walk of OC meets at Laguna Niguel Regional Park, behind Whole Foods. It is free and open to the community. Check the Pack Walks page for the next date.

How much does dog training cost in Laguna Niguel?

Private sessions are $250, one flat rate for any issue. Packages are 3 for $700, 5 for $1,200 or 10 for $2,500. Puppy intro sessions are $200.