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Stacy Shubunka Email: Stacy@ocpawsdogtraining.com Stacy is the founder of OC Paws Dog Training. She has been a professional animal training and behavior specialist for over 18 years. She has an extensive background in the field of animal behavior. In addition to hands on experience, she has been educated in the field of animal care and training. Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership Certificates in: Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education Stacy began her animal training career by attending the prestigious Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal Training and Management program. Upon completion, she began a career working with marine mammals at SeaWorld San Diego and Sea Life Park Hawaii. Stacy trained dolphins, sea lions, seals, and penguins. She performed shows, interactions, education presentations and even trained medical behaviors. While working at these facilities she mastered the art of animal behavior and training. She also pursued a degree in Psychology from California Coast University to further her understanding of behavior. After working with marine mammals for many years, she focused on her passion of working with dogs. She began working for Birds and Animals Unlimited, one of the largest studio animal production companies. Here she trained dogs, cats, birds, pigs, rats, and raccoons for the Universal Studios Animal Actors show and for film and television. After having so much success with dogs, in 2013 Stacy decided that she wanted to help pet owners learn to train their furry friends. This is when OC Paws Dog Training was established and has been a great venture, helping many dogs and owners. Stacy also cared for and trained many animals at the Santa Ana Zoo. Her work is featured in the June 2023 issue of Orange Coast Magazine. Stacy with a Ca Sea Lion Stacy with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin   Trainer Lindsay Phelps, CPDT-KA Email: Lindsay@ocpawsdogtraining.com Lindsay Phelps graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College and holds a CPDT-KA title (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She has been an animal care & training professional for over 10 years. She is our AKC Evaluator & Coach. Lindsay began her career in pet sitting and ran a highly rated pet care business, which transitioned into animal training. She has worked with a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats to exotic birds and lizards. She works with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages and has a passion for improving the lives of dogs and their families. Lindsay loves getting to spend each day with dogs and their families while strengthening the dog-human relationship.
Stacy Shubunka Email: Stacy@ocpawsdogtraining.com Stacy is the founder of OC Paws Dog Training. She has been a professional animal training and behavior specialist for over 18 years. She has an extensive background in the field of animal behavior. In addition to hands on experience, she has been educated in the field of animal care and training. Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership Certificates in: Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education Stacy began her animal training career by attending the prestigious Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal Training and Management program. Upon completion, she began a career working with marine mammals at SeaWorld San Diego and Sea Life Park Hawaii. Stacy trained dolphins, sea lions, seals, and penguins. She performed shows, interactions, education presentations and even trained medical behaviors. While working at these facilities she mastered the art of animal behavior and training. She also pursued a degree in Psychology from California Coast University to further her understanding of behavior. After working with marine mammals for many years, she focused on her passion of working with dogs. She began working for Birds and Animals Unlimited, one of the largest studio animal production companies. Here she trained dogs, cats, birds, pigs, rats, and raccoons for the Universal Studios Animal Actors show and for film and television. After having so much success with dogs, in 2013 Stacy decided that she wanted to help pet owners learn to train their furry friends. This is when OC Paws Dog Training was established and has been a great venture, helping many dogs and owners. Stacy also cared for and trained many animals at the Santa Ana Zoo. Her work is featured in the June 2023 issue of Orange Coast Magazine. Stacy with a Ca Sea Lion Stacy with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin   Trainer Lindsay Phelps, CPDT-KA Email: Lindsay@ocpawsdogtraining.com Lindsay Phelps graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College and holds a CPDT-KA title (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She has been an animal care & training professional for over 10 years. She is our AKC Evaluator & Coach. Lindsay began her career in pet sitting and ran a highly rated pet care business, which transitioned into animal training. She has worked with a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats to exotic birds and lizards. She works with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages and has a passion for improving the lives of dogs and their families. Lindsay loves getting to spend each day with dogs and their families while strengthening the dog-human relationship.
Stacy Shubunka Email: Stacy@ocpawsdogtraining.com Stacy is the founder of OC Paws Dog Training. She has been a professional animal training and behavior specialist for over 18 years. She has an extensive background in the field of animal behavior. In addition to hands on experience, she has been educated in the field of animal care and training. Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership Certificates in: Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education Stacy began her animal training career by attending the prestigious Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal Training and Management program. Upon completion, she began a career working with marine mammals at SeaWorld San Diego and Sea Life Park Hawaii. Stacy trained dolphins, sea lions, seals, and penguins. She performed shows, interactions, education presentations and even trained medical behaviors. While working at these facilities she mastered the art of animal behavior and training. She also pursued a degree in Psychology from California Coast University to further her understanding of behavior. After working with marine mammals for many years, she focused on her passion of working with dogs. She began working for Birds and Animals Unlimited, one of the largest studio animal production companies. Here she trained dogs, cats, birds, pigs, rats, and raccoons for the Universal Studios Animal Actors show and for film and television. After having so much success with dogs, in 2013 Stacy decided that she wanted to help pet owners learn to train their furry friends. This is when OC Paws Dog Training was established and has been a great venture, helping many dogs and owners. Stacy also cared for and trained many animals at the Santa Ana Zoo. Her work is featured in the June 2023 issue of Orange Coast Magazine. Stacy with a Ca Sea Lion Stacy with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin   Trainer Lindsay Phelps, CPDT-KA Email: Lindsay@ocpawsdogtraining.com Lindsay Phelps graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College and holds a CPDT-KA title (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She has been an animal care & training professional for over 10 years. She is our AKC Evaluator & Coach. Lindsay began her career in pet sitting and ran a highly rated pet care business, which transitioned into animal training. She has worked with a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats to exotic birds and lizards. She works with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages and has a passion for improving the lives of dogs and their families. Lindsay loves getting to spend each day with dogs and their families while strengthening the dog-human relationship.
Stacy Shubunka Email: Stacy@ocpawsdogtraining.com Stacy is the founder of OC Paws Dog Training. She has been a professional animal training and behavior specialist for over 18 years. She has an extensive background in the field of animal behavior. In addition to hands on experience, she has been educated in the field of animal care and training. Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership Certificates in: Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education Stacy began her animal training career by attending the prestigious Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal Training and Management program. Upon completion, she began a career working with marine mammals at SeaWorld San Diego and Sea Life Park Hawaii. Stacy trained dolphins, sea lions, seals, and penguins. She performed shows, interactions, education presentations and even trained medical behaviors. While working at these facilities she mastered the art of animal behavior and training. She also pursued a degree in Psychology from California Coast University to further her understanding of behavior. After working with marine mammals for many years, she focused on her passion of working with dogs. She began working for Birds and Animals Unlimited, one of the largest studio animal production companies. Here she trained dogs, cats, birds, pigs, rats, and raccoons for the Universal Studios Animal Actors show and for film and television. After having so much success with dogs, in 2013 Stacy decided that she wanted to help pet owners learn to train their furry friends. This is when OC Paws Dog Training was established and has been a great venture, helping many dogs and owners. Stacy also cared for and trained many animals at the Santa Ana Zoo. Her work is featured in the June 2023 issue of Orange Coast Magazine. Stacy with a Ca Sea Lion Stacy with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin   Trainer Lindsay Phelps, CPDT-KA Email: Lindsay@ocpawsdogtraining.com Lindsay Phelps graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College and holds a CPDT-KA title (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She has been an animal care & training professional for over 10 years. She is our AKC Evaluator & Coach. Lindsay began her career in pet sitting and ran a highly rated pet care business, which transitioned into animal training. She has worked with a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats to exotic birds and lizards. She works with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages and has a passion for improving the lives of dogs and their families. Lindsay loves getting to spend each day with dogs and their families while strengthening the dog-human relationship.

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OC Paws Dog Training LLC — Dog Training in Huntington Beach, CA

OC Paws Dog Training LLC is a dog training business in Huntington Beach, California offering private lessons and group classes, working by traveling to clients. They take aggression cases by assessment, publish pricing from $125 per course to $975 per course, and list CPDT-KA and AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.

Huntington Beach, CA • Mobile / travels to you • 5.0 ★ (19 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

76 / 100

Moderately transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
100%
Method transparency
35%
Program clarity
80%

About OC Paws Dog Training LLC

Based on what the business publishes about itself

OC Paws Dog Training LLC is listed among dog training programs in Huntington Beach. Published program types include private lessons, group classes. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What dog training programs does OC Paws Dog Training LLC offer?

Private lessons range from a 3-session puppy program ($425) to a 6-session behavior modification course ($750) for dogs with aggression, reactivity, or anxiety. OC Paws Dog Training LLC also offers a multi-dog household package at $975 for up to two dogs. Group classes include a 4-week puppy intro course and an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class, plus free supervised puppy social sessions limited to four dogs.

Puppy Program

$425 per course

This private program covers potty and crate training, puppy chewing and mouthing, intro to basic behaviors, and starting socialization, with three follow-up coaching lessons.

A trainer works privately with the owner and puppy across the included coaching lessons.

Best for: Puppies aged 10 weeks to 6 months.

Requirements: Designed for puppies 10 weeks to 6 months old; single dog program.

Duration: 3 sessions

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Basic Manners Program

$550 per course

This program covers basic manners including sit, stay, down, off, place, and loose leash walking, customized to the individual dog.

Trainer delivers four private follow-up coaching lessons tailored to the dog.

Best for: Dogs of all ages needing basic manners and new skills.

Requirements: Single dog program, dogs of all ages.

Duration: 4 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Behavior Modification Program

$750 per course

This program is customized for dogs with challenging problem behaviors, providing a professional to coach the owner through behavior modification over six sessions.

Owner works with a trainer over six private coaching lessons to address specific behavior challenges.

Best for: Dogs with problem behaviors needing more intensive behavior modification support.

Requirements: Single dog program, for dogs needing behavior modification support.

Duration: 6 sessions

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Multi-Dog Household Customized Program

$975 per course

This program addresses the training needs of every dog in a multi-dog household, working with each dog individually and as a group.

Trainer spends time with each dog individually and also works with them together, over seven sessions.

Best for: Households with up to two dogs needing individualized and group training.

Requirements: For multi-dog households, up to 2 dogs per program.

Duration: 7 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Puppy Class – Intro to Training & Socialization

$125 per course

A 4-week class introducing puppies and owners to positive dog training, covering sit, down, off, place, watch, basic leash skills, and socialization.

Owner and puppy attend weekly group classes with follow-up notes sent after each session.

Best for: Puppies aged 10 weeks to 6 months.

Requirements: For puppies 10 weeks to 6 months old.

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training

Puppy Social Time

Free

A 30-minute guided session introducing puppies to other dogs and people, with separate sessions for small and medium/large breeds, held at Pet Supplies Plus.

Puppies attend a group social session limited to 4 puppies, guided by a trainer through intros and play.

Best for: Puppies aged 10 weeks to 5 months who are not aggressive, reactive, or fearful.

Requirements: For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old, limited to 4 puppies per session, requires proof of current vaccination.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class

$175 per course

Class held at Pet Supplies Plus in Huntington Beach.

Best for: Puppies aged 12 weeks to 12 months.

Requirements: For puppies 12 weeks to 12 months old.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

How much does OC Paws Dog Training LLC cost?

Group classes start at $125 for the 4-week puppy course, with the AKC certification class at $175. Private programs run $425 to $975 depending on the number of sessions and dogs involved. All prices are published upfront on the site, and the puppy social sessions are offered at no cost.

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at OC Paws Dog Training LLC in Huntington Beach, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Puppy Program$425 per course3 sessions
Basic Manners Program$550 per course4 sessions
Behavior Modification Program$750 per course6 sessions
Multi-Dog Household Customized Program$975 per course7 sessions

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at OC Paws Dog Training LLC in Huntington Beach, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Puppy Class – Intro to Training & Socialization$125 per course4 weeks
Puppy Social TimeFreeNot stated
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class$175 per courseNot stated

Consultations and evaluations

  • Behavior Consultation & Training Plan: Not published

What training methods does OC Paws Dog Training LLC use?

The site uses general language about their training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. Behavior cases involving aggression are handled on a case-by-case basis, so dogs with bite histories or severe reactivity would need an initial consultation to determine fit.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs OC Paws Dog Training LLC?

As described in the business's own materials

Stacy Shubunka, Founder/Trainer

According to their site, stacy has over 18 years of experience in animal training and behavior, starting with a marine mammal training career at SeaWorld San Diego and Sea Life Park Hawaii, then moving into training dogs and other animals for film and TV productions, and later founding OC Paws to focus on companion dog training.

Credentials listed on their site: Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM), Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership, and Certificates in Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Lindsay Phelps, Trainer, AKC Evaluator & Coach

According to their site, lindsay has over 10 years of experience in animal care and training, beginning in pet sitting before moving into professional dog training, and has worked with a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, birds, and lizards.

Credentials listed on their site: CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) and Graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does OC Paws Dog Training LLC offer dog training?

OC Paws Dog Training LLC is a mobile trainer based in Huntington Beach, CA, traveling to clients rather than hosting them, offering private lessons and group classes.

Their site says they dog owners in the Orange County area, including puppy owners, owners seeking basic manners training, those dealing with behavior problems, and multi-dog households; group classes are limited to dogs without aggressive, reactive, or fearful tendencies.

The business does not operate its own dedicated facility; private lessons occur in clients' homes and community locations, while group classes and workshops are held at a partnering retail pet store.

Sessions take place at client homes throughout the Huntington Beach area, operating as a mobile service. Parking and accessibility depend on wherever training is scheduled.

How does OC Paws Dog Training LLC compare with other Huntington Beach dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 5 published Huntington Beach listings (13 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by OC Paws Dog Training LLC.

Price: too few Huntington Beach programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, among 5 published Huntington Beach programs.

Transparency: 76 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 100% price transparency and 80% program clarity. 3 of 5 Huntington Beach listings show certifications; this business lists CPDT-KA and AKC CGC Evaluator.

What should you ask OC Paws Dog Training LLC before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask for current pricing on , which are not published online.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

5912 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed OC Paws Dog Training LLC against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
7 programs (private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing
Published for 6 of 7 programs
Training method
Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases
Aggression cases by assessment
Facility
Mobile / travels to you
Certifications
CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator
Years in business
11+ years
Booking
Book online

Contact OC Paws Dog Training LLC or request a quote

Contact OC Paws Dog Training LLC directly by phone or through their website, or request a quote through Barklen and we will pass it along.

+1 949-484-9729Website

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