Dog Training in Orange County: Tailored to Your Lifestyle and Dog’s Needs

Struggling with leash pulling, aggression, or potty training? We’ll help you create a lasting bond with your dog using proven, flexible methods designed for life long results.

Meet Our Graduates!

  • Anubis (Doberman)

  • Sammy & Brodie (Mastiff/Pit Mix)

  • Freddie & Bowie (Lab & Cattle Dog)

  • Buster (Chiweenie)

  • Thanos (Cane Corso)

  • Kobe (Golden Retriever)

  • Anya (Husky Mix)

  • Milo (Rottweiler)

  • Charlie Brown (Golden Doodle)

  • Scout (Great Pyrenees)

  • Minnie & Dobbie (Shepard Mix)

  • Raya (Mix)

  • Osito (Poodle Mix)

  • Nono (White Shepard Mix)

  • Teddy (Doodle Mix)

  • Ollie (GSD/Beagle Mix)

  • River (Yellow Lab)

  • Yara (Boston Terrier)

  • Enzo (American Bully)

  • Kaia (Malnios/Lab Mix)

The 5 Standards

We Live By

  • Lifestyle

    How you live with your dog is the most important part of training—it’s the foundation everything else sits on. Dogs need structure, leadership, and consistency every single day. If they don’t know the rules, or if the rules change depending on who’s home, they get confused. That confusion turns into stress, and stress turns into behavior problems. It’s not just about obedience—it’s about what your dog’s life looks like inside your home, how they eat, sleep, walk, and interact with you. When we clean up the lifestyle, we clean up a lot of the behavior.

  • Focus

    Why is Focus important ? If your dog can’t focus on you, they can’t listen to you. I’m not just talking about commands. I’m talking about walking down the street and your dog loses their mind over a rabbit, another dog, or a kid on a skateboard. When they’re focused on everything but you, they’re reacting based on instinct, not direction—and that puts them and others at risk. Focus is about teaching your dog to check in with you first. You become the most important thing in the world, and that keeps them safe, calm, and in control.

  • Impulse Control

    Dogs aren’t born knowing how to make good choices—they learn what works. If lunging, barking, or guarding food gets results, they’ll keep doing it. Without impulse control, dogs make dangerous decisions—running into traffic, biting, or escalating conflict. These behaviors often lead to injuries, broken trust, or even euthanasia. In fact, over 390,000 dogs are euthanized every year due to preventable behavior issues. Teaching impulse control helps your dog stop, think, and respond calmly—even when triggered. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about keeping your dog safe and giving them the tools to succeed.

  • Body Language

    Dogs speak through body language first—before they bark, before they growl, they show you what they’re feeling. Most people miss it. The hackles, the tail tuck, the lip lick—all signs a dog is uncomfortable or stressed. If you don’t catch that, things escalate. Understanding your dog’s body language helps you prevent problems before they start. And when you learn how to speak their language, your communication gets clearer, your relationship gets stronger, and the trust builds naturally.

  • Obedience

    Obedience isn’t about tricks—it’s about communication and control. When I tell a dog to sit, come, or stay, it’s not just a command—it’s a way to create structure and help them navigate the world safely. Obedience gives your dog a job to do, especially after correcting unwanted behavior. It creates calm after chaos. It’s not the most important part of training, but it’s a tool—something you use to guide your dog back into the right state of mind and keep them from making the wrong choice.

About
our company

At Paws And Reflect, our mission is to create lasting bonds between dogs and their owners through personalized, compassionate training. We believe that every dog is unique, and so is the approach needed to help them thrive. Part of our mission is to promote responsible dog ownership, reduce shelter numbers, and help prevent unnecessary euthanasia.

Established in 2024, Paws And Reflect was born from a lifelong passion for dogs and a commitment to helping owners overcome challenges like aggression, reactivity, and obedience struggles. With years of experience, Hector specializes in customized training plans that cater to both your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.

Whether you’re starting fresh with a new puppy, addressing behavioral challenges, or looking for fun group classes, Paws And Reflect is here to help. Explore our services today and let us help you and your dog achieve a balanced, happy life together.

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