Orange County Dog Training
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Why Hire Steel Paws K9?
Personalized In-Home Training
Convenient, distraction-free sessions in your home for a tailored training experience.
Specialized Water Training
Expertise in dock diving and swim lessons to ensure water safety and confidence.
Veterinary Knowledge Advantage
Years of experience in pet healthcare provide added insight into training and well-being.
Ongoing Education & Expertise
Continuously learning from top industry professionals to refine training methods.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We partner with dedicated dog owners who are committed to their pet’s well-being. Training is a lifelong journey, and success comes from patience, consistency, and teamwork. We work with those who are ready to put in the effort and build a lasting bond with their dog.
Committed Dog Owners
Our clients are dedicated to improving their dog’s quality of life and understand that training is an ongoing process.
Motivated & Open-Minded
Success requires effort. We work with owners who are willing to learn, stay patient, and embrace the training journey.
Active Participants
Dog training isn’t just about the dog—it’s about you too. Owners must be engaged, consistent, and ready to reinforce new skills daily.
Understanding & Patient
Real progress takes time. The best results come from those who recognize that training is built on trust, consistency, and persistence.
Our Services
Every dog is unique, and their training should be too. Our personalized training programs are designed to meet your dog’s specific needs, whether it's building confidence, improving obedience, or addressing behavioral challenges. With expert guidance and proven techniques, we help strengthen the bond between you and your dog, ensuring lasting success both at home and in real-world situations.
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Private 1-on-1 In-Home Sessions
Tailored training sessions in the comfort of your home, designed to build obedience and improve behavior with minimal distractions. Each program is customized based on your dog’s needs, covering puppy training, basic commands, and behavioral modifications.
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Board & Train
An immersive training experience where your dog stays with a professional trainer for hands-on daily training. This program builds strong obedience, corrects unwanted behaviors, and teaches real-world skills for lasting success.
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Group Sessions
Twice-monthly community-focused classes help reinforce obedience, improve socialization, and strengthen training in a controlled environment. Perfect for Steel Paws graduates looking to build confidence and work around distractions.
In-Home SItting
Personalized boarding or pet sitting with a one-dog-family-at-a-time approach, ensuring a stress-free and structured stay. Whether in your home or ours, your dog will receive dedicated care and routine reinforcement.
Group Sessions Info
Join our community-focused group sessions designed to strengthen obedience, improve socialization, and build confidence in a structured environment. Hosted twice a month at various Orange County parks, these sessions provide real-world training alongside other dedicated owners. Led by the head trainer, you’ll practice neutrality around other dogs, refine obedience skills with distractions, and gain valuable coaching in a supportive setting. Group sessions are open to Steel Paws board and train graduates and dogs that have completed the 5-week in-home behavior modification program (trainer approval required). Reach out to receive session details and location.
Upcoming Group SEssions
- Mar 9
11:30am-12:30pm
- Mar 23
10:30am-11:30am
- Mar 30
10:30am-11:30am
- APR 13
10:30am-11:30am
Meet Your Pet's Coach
Steel Paws k9 Founder
MaRissa
With years of hands-on experience in veterinary clinics, daycare and boarding facilities, and shelters, Marissa has worked with dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and backgrounds. This diverse experience has provided her with a deep understanding of canine behavior, body language, and the key factors that contribute to a dog’s well-being.
Her passion for training began by helping friends and family with their dogs, quickly evolving into a professional career after witnessing the profound impact that effective training has on both dogs and their owners. Beyond teaching obedience, she focuses on building confidence and strengthening the human-canine bond.
A dedicated trainer and passionate weightlifter, Marissa applies the same principles of discipline, consistency, and motivation to her training approach. She believes that success comes from commitment and coachability, and she empowers owners to put in the work needed to build a strong, trusting relationship with their dogs.
FaQs
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat to our friendly team or write us an email at steelpawsk9@gmail.com
What training programs do you offer?
We offer private 1-on-1 in-home training, board and train programs, group sessions, and in-home sitting/boarding. Whether you're looking to improve obedience, modify behavior, or reinforce training in real-world settings, we have a program to fit your dog’s needs.
How do I know which training program is best for my dog?
Every dog is unique, so we start with an evaluation to determine the best training approach. If your dog needs foundational obedience, our private in-home sessions are a great start. If they need immersive training, our board and train program is ideal. Reach out, and we’ll guide you to the right program!
Who can join group training sessions?
Group classes are available to Steel Paws board and train graduates and dogs that have completed our 5-week in-home behavior modification program (trainer approval required). These sessions focus on socialization, obedience with distractions, and building confidence in a structured environment.
Where do training sessions take place?
Our private 1-on-1 sessions take place in your home and local community. Board and train dogs stay with our trainer in a structured environment. Group sessions are held at various parks in Orange County—contact us for session locations!
Contact
Have questions or ready to start training? Whether you're interested in private sessions, board and train programs, or group classes, fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
