Dog training in Mission Viejo.

Training in Mission Viejo

Real-world places, not a training room

Mission Viejo has busy trails, parks and shopping centers, and that's where a lot of dogs fall apart. I meet you where the problem shows up, so the skills hold up in everyday life.

Close to class and the pack

Mission Viejo sits between my two regular Saturday locations: group classes at Dee Dog Park in San Juan Capistrano and the free monthly pack walk at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.

Typical Mission Viejo requests

Dogs that pull or lunge on walks, reactivity to other dogs, recall that falls apart off leash, new puppies, and multi-dog homes. One flat rate, whatever the 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 →

Mission Viejo dog training FAQ

Do you offer in-home dog training in Mission Viejo?

Yes. I come to your home in Mission Viejo, or meet you at a park or trail where your dog needs the most help.

Can you help with a reactive dog in Mission Viejo?

Yes. Leash reactivity, fear, aggression and resource guarding are core behavior work, at the same $250 session rate as any other issue.

Is there a group class near Mission Viejo?

The 5-week Puppy/Beginner group class meets Saturdays at 9am at Dee Dog Park in San Juan Capistrano. The first class is free, then $400 for the remaining 4.