One-on-one. I come to you.

Just you, your dog, and me — meeting wherever the trouble actually happens, anywhere across South Orange County. What sets it apart? I'm there to coach you. Get a few things working in your own hands, and your dog holds onto them for good.

What we work on

Any issue, any age, any breed — at one simple flat rate. Whether it's a brand-new puppy or a dog with serious aggression, the price is the same, because I'm teaching you either way.

Puppy basicsPotty trainingBiting & mouthingJumping & barkingChewing & destructionLeash reactivityRecall / off-leashSocializationSeparation anxietyResource guardingFear & aggressionService-dog tasks

Tommy Stark working one-on-one with a dog

What kind of trainer am I?

A behaviorist — who trains you.

I don't just drill commands and leave. As a behaviorist, I read your dog's instincts, drive, health and nutrition to find the root cause of what's really going on. My approach is balanced and relationship-based — reward the good, redirect the rest — and I don't use e-collars or shock for basic obedience.

Behaviorist, root-cause — not band-aid commands
Balanced & relationship-based: motivation, trust, clear boundaries
No e-collars or shock for basic obedience
Owner-coaching first — you become your dog's trainer, for life

That last point is the whole game: the dog that listens for me has to listen for you. So I spend most of our time making you the expert.

Watch

See how I work — free.

My full "Dog Training 101" video walks through the basics start to finish. Watch it free, then let's tailor it to your dog.

Simple, honest pricing

One flat rate — no matter the challenge.

Sessions run 60–90 minutes. Most issues start improving the very first visit.

Single Session

$250 / session

60–90 minutes, any issue
Any breed, any age
Multiple dogs okay
Most issues improve session one

3 Sessions

$700 · save $50

A real plan, start to finish
Guaranteed weekly slot
Priority texts & calls
Any training I offer

5 Sessions

$1,200 · best value

Includes group classes
Guaranteed weekly slot
Priority texts & calls
Behavior + obedience

10 Sessions

$2,500

For deeper, ongoing behavior work
Locks in your standing weekly slot
Priority everything — texts, calls & scheduling
Best for long-term, committed programs

Puppy packages too: Basic Puppy intro $200 (or 3 lessons $500) · Premium Puppy 5 sessions $1,200 — behaviorist-designed, AKC CGC eval, pack-walk integrated. First group class is always free.

Getting started

Booking is refreshingly low-effort.

Register once and you're in the system for good. From there, my Saturday "Weekly Woof" simply asks where you're free that week — reply by Sunday at 6 and your calendar invite arrives the same evening. No contracts, no chasing me down.

New here? Register → 📅 Current client? Schedule in the Weekly Woof → See exactly how it works →