Private Training

One-on-one. I come to you.

At your home, a park, the mall, even a baseball field β€” wherever your dog actually struggles, anywhere in South Orange County. And here's the difference: I teach you to be your dog's trainer, so the results last long after I leave.

What we work on

Any issue, any age, any breed β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” reward the good, redirect the rest β€” and I don't use e-collars or shock for basic obedience.

  • Behaviorist, root-cause β€” not band-aid commands
  • Balanced & relationship-based: motivation, trust, clear boundaries
  • No e-collars or shock for basic obedience
  • Owner-coaching first β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Β· save $50
  • A real plan, start to finish
  • Guaranteed weekly slot
  • Priority texts & calls
  • Any training I offer

5 Sessions

$1,200 Β· best value
  • Includes group classes
  • Guaranteed weekly slot
  • Priority texts & calls
  • Behavior + obedience

10 Sessions

$2,500
  • For deeper behavior work
  • Guaranteed weekly slot
  • Priority everything
  • Best per-session value

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

How it works

Three steps. No long contracts.

1 Β· Register once

A quick form so I know you and your dog β€” you only do this one time. It also puts you on the Weekly Woof, my Saturday newsletter where all scheduling happens.

2 Β· Send availability

Each Saturday I send the Weekly Woof β€” reply with your open times before Sunday 6pm.

3 Β· I come to you

Sunday evening you get a calendar invite β€” then we train wherever it counts.

Ready when you are.

Register once and tell me when you're free. I'll handle the rest.