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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

OC Paws Dog Training LLC is a dog training business in Huntington Beach, California offering Private Lessons and Group Classes, with published programs from $125.

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

Last verified: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

76 / 100

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Price transparency
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Program clarity
80%

About this program

What they say about themselves

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.

Getting started

Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.

Behavior Consultation & Training Plan

A trainer visits the home to assess the dog's behavior, discuss goals, and begin with an intro lesson.

Best for: Any dog owner starting private training, as this consultation is required before enrolling in a program.

Focus: Basic obedience

What does OC Paws Dog Training LLC charge for board and train?

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.

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

Puppy Program — $425 per program

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.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Duration: 3 sessions

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Basic Manners Program — $550 per program

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.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Duration: 4 sessions

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Behavior Modification Program — $750 per program

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.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Duration: 6 sessions

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Multi-Dog Household Customized Program — $975 per program

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.

Focus: Basic obedience

Duration: 7 sessions

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Private Lessons pricing at OC Paws Dog Training LLC in Huntington Beach, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Puppy Program$425 per program3 sessions
Basic Manners Program$550 per program4 sessions
Behavior Modification Program$750 per program6 sessions
Multi-Dog Household Customized Program$975 per program7 sessions

Group Classes

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.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization

Puppy Class – Intro to Training & Socialization — $125 per program

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.

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

Duration: 4 weeks

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class — $175 per program

Class held at Pet Supplies Plus in Huntington Beach.

Best for: Puppies aged 12 weeks to 12 months.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Group Classes pricing at OC Paws Dog Training LLC in Huntington Beach, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Puppy Social TimeFree—
Puppy Class – Intro to Training & Socialization$125 per program4 weeks
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class$175 per program—

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.

Method: Method unclear

Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.

How do we verify OC Paws Dog Training LLC?

Certifications: CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator

Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.

Trust & facility details

The trainer holds CPDT-KA certification and serves as an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, with 11 years in business. This is a mobile-only operation, so training happens at your location rather than a facility. Insurance coverage and any satisfaction guarantees aren't mentioned on the site.

Facility: Mobile / travels to you

Owner visits: not specified on their website.

Video updates: not specified on their website.

Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.

Insurance: not specified on their website.

Guarantee: not specified on their website.

Waitlist: not specified on their website.

Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.

Booking: Book online

How does OC Paws Dog Training LLC compare in Huntington Beach?

Price: OC Paws Dog Training LLC does not publish board & train pricing. Across Huntington Beach, 13 programs publish prices from about $59 to $710.

Reviews: OC Paws Dog Training LLC shows 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews among 5 published Huntington Beach programs.

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

What to ask OC Paws Dog Training LLC

  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.

Location & hours

Sessions take place at client homes throughout the Huntington Beach area, operating as a mobile service. The listed address on Edinger Ave appears to be an administrative location. Parking and accessibility depend on wherever training is scheduled.

5912 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA

Hours: Not specified on their website

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through OC Paws Dog Training LLC.

+1 949-484-9729Website

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