Tony’s Orange County Dog Training & Cognitive Behavior Specialist

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 38 reviews

Gitano, Irvine, California 92618

Puppy Training & SocializationReactivity

Gitano, Irvine, California 92618

Overview

FormatConsultations in the Irvine area

Training methodCognitive learning approach

About Tony’s Orange County Dog Training & Cognitive Behavior Specialist

What they offer

Tony Nila offers canine consulting services in Irvine built around what he calls a cognitive approach to dog behavior. Rather than drilling obedience with rewards, the approach focuses on how a dog thinks and processes the world, with the aim of a dog that self-regulates and thinks before reacting.

Puppy program

A puppy program is the centerpiece. The site argues that early guidance shapes emotional resilience, social balance, confidence and self-control, and it encourages owners to get in touch early in puppyhood.

Behavior help

The consulting also addresses anxiety, over-arousal and reactivity in older dogs. Consultations are scheduled directly with the trainer.

What they can help with

Puppy program ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Canine behavior consulting ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Reactivity help ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 38 reviews · Google

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