If you’re looking for dog training classes, you should consult a professional dog trainer. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 10 top dog trainers in Broward County.
1. Smart Start Puppies
Smart Start Puppies is a puppy and dog trainer that operates throughout Broward County, FL. Their team has more than two decades of professional experience and uses safe, humane training techniques like positive reinforcement – never shock collars or clickers. Their results speak for themselves; their team has trained thousands of dogs and their owners across Broward County.
Training programs at Smart Start Puppies include a basic in-home training program, which covers introductory commands and simple behaviors, as well as any specific behaviors that need addressing. Other programs include advanced in-home training, boot camp for both puppies and dogs, service dog training, and therapy dog training. Contact Smart Start Puppies for more details.
2. Love Wags a Tail Dog Training
Love Wags a Tail Dog Training specializes in board and train programs for dogs and puppies in Broward County, FL. Owner and experienced trainer Helen Verte has devised numerous board and train programs that focus on housebreaking, basic obedience, as well as any specific behavioral issues your dog is experiencing.
Helen uses only positive reinforcement training, and once the boarding program is complete, she schedules sessions with owners to teach them how to continue their dog’s training. To learn more about the different programs that are available, contact Love Wags a Tail Dog Training.
3. K9 Advisors Dog Training
K9 Advisors Dog Training offers everything from potty training for puppies to police and family protection dog training. Serving clients throughout Broward County, FL, their experienced team has over twenty years of experience and works with dogs of all breeds, backgrounds, ages, to try to resolve any behavioral issue.
The positive reinforcement techniques used at K9 Advisors Dog Training can be modified to suit young puppies or older dogs. Programs include a five-week obedience course, and an eight-week behavior modification course (covering basic obedience as well as behavioral issues). Service dog training, off-leash obedience, family protection training, and other services are also offered. Contact K9 Advisors Dog Training for more information.
4. Key to Happy Dogs
Key to Happy Dogs operates throughout southern Florida, including Broward County. Head trainer Camila is vastly experienced in dog psychology and training, with more than a decade of hands-on training experience. If you have a new puppy, Camila and the team can assist with crate training, potty training, leash training, and teach you and your puppy the basics of behavioral dos and don’ts.
If you have a dog with behavioral issues that need addressing, Key to Happy Dogs can help with that as well. Their in-home training sessions are ideal for teaching your dog to behave properly in their own surroundings. Contact Key to Happy Dogs to schedule your first session.
5. Evolutionary Dog Training
Evolutionary Dog Training offers training for adult dogs and puppies, covering both basic obedience and behavioral issues. Their experienced team is happy to work with all breeds and sizes of dogs, including rescue dogs and new puppies.
As well as puppy training and behavioral modification, Evolutionary Dog Training offers therapy dog training and Canine Good Citizen training. They offer private in-home training, but also offer classes for socialization and obedience training. Contact Evolutionary Dog Training to learn more.
6. Broward County Dog Training
Broward County Dog Training offers free consultations and temperament tests before developing a training program for your dog. They also take into account your personal experience – if you are new to dog ownership they spend as much time training you as they do training your dog.
Choose from private lessons, board and train programs, or group classes. Whether you’re looking to teach your dog basic obedience, or overcome a behavioral issue, their experienced team can help. If you’re looking for some advanced dog training, they also offer off-leash training – contact Broward County Dog Training to learn more.
7. Top Gun Dog Training
Top Gun Dog Training specializes in puppy training, but offers training for dogs of all ages as well. Founder Dale is a Certified Dog Trainer and behavioral specialist, having trained through the Catch Canine Trainers Academy. Dale uses positive reinforcement training techniques and performs puppy training as private, in-home lessons.
For puppies, Top Gun Dog Training offers potty training, crate training, preventing biting, and addressing other unwanted puppy behaviors. They also cover basic obedience commands, and can also proceed to more advanced commands. Loose leash walking and tips for calming down your pup are also offered. Contact Top Gun Dog Training for more details.
8. Through the Leash
Through the Leash doesn’t just offer dog training – they also specialize in training owners so that they can better communicate with their canine companions. Their in-home dog training sessions customize each plan to be best suited to the specific dog they are training, and they will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to continue training your dog after the formal training sessions are completed.
Through The Leash offers basic obedience training, which covers commands like sit, down, stay, come, and heel. They specialize in puppy training, including socialization, potty training, introduction to the leash, boundary establishment, and more. Contact Through the Leash to discuss the next steps.
9. Take the Lead Dog Training
Take the Lead Dog Training in Broward County, FL, offers private training lessons in your home, day training at their facility, and board and train programs. Their team of experienced trainers offers extensive behavior modification training, and can help to address over-excitement, aggression towards other dogs or humans, excessive barking, leash reactivity or pulling, and more.
Professional trainer Tina has many years of training experience and a passion for bringing out the best in every dog she trains. In-home puppy and dog training include basic house training, crate training, socialization, basic obedience, and more. Contact Take the Lead Dog Training to learn more about their training services.
10. Bark Busters
Bark Busters has locations all over the country, including in Broward County, FL. Trainer Luis Escobar is highly experienced and covers everything from basic obedience training to challenging behavioral issues like aggression, destructive behaviors, separation anxiety, excessive barking, and more.
Bark Busters uses positive reinforcement techniques and trains in your home – a familiar setting for your dog that’s free from outside distractions. They train dogs of all ages, breeds, and behavioral issues. Contact Bark Busters for more information.
