About Josh Gum
Professional Dog Trainer
As a passionate dog trainer, I specialize in utilizing balanced training methods to address behavioral issues, obedience training, and building a trusting relationship between you and your canine friend. My approach emphasizes patience, consistency, and clear communication to ensure long-term success in your dog's training journey.
Training Philosophy
Become your dog's shiny object.
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At ISOK9, we teach you how to become your dog's shiny object which creates a strong bond and a lasting relationship between you and your best friend.
​At ISOK9, we teach you how to become your dog's shiny object.
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Through our balance training methods you will build a strong bond with your best K9 friend.
Success Stories
Client Testimonials
Discover how our dog training services have made a positive impact on our clients and their beloved pets.
Brayden
"Working with Josh was the best decision I made for my dog. having rescued a very leash-reactive dog, Josh was able to help me learn about dog reactivity, behavior, and training in order to get my dog set on the right path. Within just a couple sessions, I was able to drastic improvement in my dog's behavior. He is very knowledgeable and gets straight to the most effective ways to train your dog, not beating around the bush. His passion for dogs is contagious and it shows in his work. If you need a dog trainer, run to Josh. He's the man!"
John
"About 2 years ago, I hired Josh to train my Great Pyrenees, Hugo. Hugo is now a 4 year old male Pyrenees that I love dearly. Great Pyrenees are generally good natured dogs but also tend to be stubborn and independent in nature. Josh took Hugo to his facility for a full week of basic training and boy what a transformation. Hugo now respond to all my basic commands; come, sit, stay, down and watch me. Josh provides a perfect balance of love and firmness with his training.
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I recommend Josh highly. He is competitively priced, reliable and good natured."
Stoyan
"Hands down the best dog trainer that I’ve ever known. Josh started train my dog Grandy when he was about 4 months old. Grandy showed signs of hard to handle behaviors, aggression on cars, dogs, people and that’s when Josh step up and did in my opinion miracles. I don’t have enough words to describe how good he is with dogs. I call him Josh the magician. He is the only one that I trust for my dog training and also with the private 1 on 1 training I did learn a lot from him how to handle and continue train my dog. I did bond with my dog so much because of Josh approach and good knowledge."
Ana
"Josh is an outstanding dog trainer, especially for Belgian Malinois. His deep knowledge of the breed truly shows. We saw an incredible transformation in our dog, Grandy, in just a couple of months—better focus, obedience, and overall behavior. What really sets Josh apart is that he didn’t just train our dog, he trained us as well, teaching us how to properly handle, communicate with, and reinforce the training at home. His communication was exceptional throughout the entire process—he kept us updated daily and regularly sent videos, which gave us complete confidence and peace of mind. The results speak for themselves. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and effective trainer."
Eddie
"I can’t recommend Josh enough as a dog trainer. He has known my dog, Mando, since he was a puppy, and watching their journey together has been incredible. Because he’s been involved from such an early stage, he truly understands Mando’s personality, strengths, and areas that needed development. That long-term familiarity makes a huge difference.
What really sets Josh apart is how knowledgeable he is about building the bond between handler and dog. He doesn’t just train commands — he teaches you how to communicate. He focuses on clarity, consistency, and trust, which creates a stronger relationship overall. The results aren’t just obedience; it’s connection and confidence on both ends of the leash.
Josh is patient, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He explains the “why” behind the training methods, which makes it easier to apply the techniques consistently. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and helps you become a better handler, Josh is the real deal."
