I cannot say enough about how much we love Doglando. We will never raise a puppy without going through their two stage puppy school, it changed our puppy's life and ours for the good. She was crate and potty trained immediately, and in the kindest and gentlest way possible. Today, our dog is well-behaved, social with humans and other dogs, and so well adjusted from continuing to go to Doglando two to three times a week. Run, don't walk, to join in! read more

Got a very handsome dog and the people were great (dog was the best part)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great food. Lovely staff. Prices are very reasonable. Its our go to place for Chinese food

If you're on the fence like I was, give Doglando a chance--you won't regret it! Initially, I wasn't sure what to expect, but now I can't imagine our lives without this incredible enrichment program. Being a lifelong dog owner, the idea of paying for my dogs to run around in a yard seemed crazy to me at first. But after some (gentle) pressure from my husband, I agreed to try it out... and here we are 4 years later, never looking back. From day one, it's been clear that the staff treats each dog like their own. They provide enrichment and learning experiences that allow dogs to be dogs while offering the skills and structure that I couldn't provide at home. Our pups are always so excited to go and genuinely sad to leave. The structured environment is tailored to the dogs' needs first, creating the perfect balance of fun, training, and care that I simply couldn't replicate. The staff truly understands dogs on a deeper level, and they build a community for not just the dogs but for us as owners too. read more

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We love this place. More importantly my dog loves this place. Canine enrichment is what they call it, and it's exactly what it is. When my dog started there, she hated the water and had zero off leash time due to apartment living. Now she loves to swim, knows how to behave in a boat, and I don't panic if she's off the leash. The staff is amazing, they know every dog and every owner by name. After the hurricane, they emailed to check on their patrons, and offered to help their customers clear debris. We are relocating across the country and they even made recommendations of good places for our pets that they knew of. Can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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Our golden retriever has been attending Doglando for over 2.5 years. It's a great place for her to be running around and learn. 6 acres of space with outdoor pool, sand yard, lagoon, ponds, and other natural habitats for her to play and explore with her other furry friends. Don't worry about them getting dirty. At the end of the day, they will rinse and dry her off so she can go home nice and clean. Our pup was very timid and afraid to go out of the house before Doglando. The staffs there are very passionate and helped her overcome her fears. Now she is one confident dog that we can take her everywhere we go. read more

Doglando - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Our Jack Russell mix has attended Doglando for the past five years. We adopted him as a puppy from The Animal League, Clermont, FL. Doglando gives dogs free range to a 6-acre, nature-rich, outdoor area full of sensory experiences! This has allowed our active, amazing dog to socialize and interact with diverse groups of mixed breeds, ages, and sizes. The Doglando staff is professional, caring, and very knowledgeable. This loving, access to the natural environment is highly recommended for your dog! read more

Doglando - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is filled with dog lovers who treat your dog like their own and make you feel like a part of their human family. It's a great place for dogs to have fun, get exercised and get socialized with other dogs and to my surprise even with little and big humans. My started as a puppy and they were able to wean him off biting when cradled and helped with potty training. It's been a great experience and I look forward to his next step of learning to swim! read more

Doglando - Nigel - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

seems like a great facility but be aware they're very selective and very expensive. i wanted to enroll anyway since i work during the day and live close. so i took the tour, but stressed my concern about my dog's ball possessiveness and was hoping they could help mitigate that. after discussing it AND emphasizing it on the written paperwork, they assured me it should be fine and took my $80 for an entry assessment. they then called me in to explain to me that they couldn't accept her because she "exhibits resource possessiveness" like yeah i know. thats why i repeatedly asked about it prior, but they never once mentioned it could disqualify her until they took my money. then suggested i take time off and use an expensive private trainer to fix the problem. thankfully i was able to find lots of helpful youtube videos and solved the problem for free. but now I'm turned off to bringing her back and frankly, they should refund me for that dishonest conduct. read more

Doglando - this e-mail should contain a list of disqualifying factors instead of misleading statements. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I met the wonderful staff of Doglando the same day I met the pup that would change my life. That was back in June and to say this awesome organization is a huge part of my life cannot be over emphasized. Aspen attends enrichment and the staff are excellent in tending to each dogs needs. The staff are part of Aspens pack, she loves and trusts them and I do too. They walk the walk 24/7 read more

Doglando - Aspen chilling at Doglando Enrichment - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Early last year, my husband and I got our first fur baby, an adorable schnoodle we named Oliver. Since he is our first dog we knew we would need some professional help to ensure he would grow up to be the best good boy possible. Oliver took all of the puppy classes that they offer and now he attends the enrichment program a couple of times a week where he gets lots of exercise and socialization plus continued training. Oliver gets super excited as soon as we pass through their front gate and enter the parking lot. He adores the doglando team and his doglando doggy friends. Nim and the rest of the training team do an incredible job and have helped us immensely with our pup. read more

The facilities at Doglando are nothing short of AMAZING!!! Plenty of outdoor space to run around in and water to play in. The crew is also top notch! Our Cooper LOVES going in 3 days a week to play with his fur pals! They have a great summer camp for kids that puts the children as handlers for puppies and an a rescue center that helps rehabilitate and train rescue dogs. read more

Love this place! So does my pup. She's attending puppy class, skill building and enrichment which helps me to learn how to work with her as she will be a big dog and i can't physically handle her as she gets older. I also like they have bus pick up once a week so i take advantage of that. The trainers will work on issues i have concern about like her getting over fear of jumping out if the car as i can't always take her out of car due to my health. Staff is friendly, helpful and i know my pup is well cared for and being trained the same by all staff; consistency is important, they work her mentally which makes her for a happier dog & me a better parent. read more

Doglando - Funny BIG eyed Cali at Graduation Day from Puppy Class I - now on to the Puppy 2! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We adopted our dog, Henry, in the Summer of 2017. He was a 7-month-old puppy then and we knew nothing of his history - only that he was found outside. I have had a dog my entire life, so I knew the importance of socializing dogs from a young age. I would take Henry to public places and slowly noticed that he was not comfortable with strangers approaching or touching him. One day, a young child wanted to pet Henry and Henry snapped at the child (no harm done, the child was not bitten). At this point I realized I had a difficult dog - which I had never experienced before. Over time, I realized that Henry's intentions were not to harm, but that he just did not understand how to reign in his emotions/fears. And, I certainly did not have the tools to understand how to deal with a difficult dog. Well, we got lucky. In the Summer of 2018, we moved to Orlando so I could attend graduate school. As Henry's "stranger danger" outbursts got worse, I knew I needed to get him help. I found Doglando online and gave them a call. As a scientist, I was drawn to Doglando's systems-based (yet compassionate) approach to training dogs. Further, they included me in the training process to allow me to learn and understand how to deal with my difficult dog. As it turns out, Henry isn't difficult at all, he just has a different set of needs (cattle dogs need their space). And Doglando helped me to learn them! Henry has now been at Doglando for 3 years and every morning he noses the leashes as if to ask if it is a "school" day. I love that he gets to run around and stretch his legs in wide-open spaces just like a cattle dog would naturally do. He comes home tired and happy, which puts a smile on my face. Happy puppy, happy mama! Henry still does not like being approached suddenly by strangers (or knocks on the door), but with Doglando's skill-training we are now able to navigate situations in a safe and comfortable way. Henry looks to me for support and responds very quickly to learned commands (he is extremely treat-motivated). I highly recommend Doglando for any and all types of dogs. Henry was probably one of the more challenging cases and had to spend a lot of time learning the appropriate skills, but he has made it to Enrichment and I'm a proud dog-mama! But Doglando isn't just there for the dogs - they have many weekend events for puppy parents as well. If you're looking for a fun and interactive experience for you and your 4-legged friend, Doglando is the place for you! Not to mention, the campus is beautiful, and they are always working on making it even better (seriously, check it out!). The staff is friendly, they always remember every dog's name, and they will give you a run-down of how your pup's day went. As an added bonus, if you're a Tampa Bay Bucs fan, you'll find a friend here. Brady or no Brady - the Bucs are always on proud display. Finally, Doglando is heavily involved in community and world charitable causes. Every summer, they invite the young'uns to participate in Camp Doglando where they learn how to care for and train dogs. And, in the 3 years that we have been part of Doglando, I've seen them do work in places like Guatemala and Kenya helping both humans and animals alike! I personally enjoy being part of a community that, not only has my pup's interest at heart, but also finds it important to give back to the community (and the world). I have never had a bad experience here - only a tired dog. read more

Doglando - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love Teena and Doglando! I have two young energetic dogs who need to have several acres to run a few times a week and Doglando is perfect. What makes Doglando unique is that they have over 3 acres of outside area with natural grass. They also have a sandy area, a playground, tunnels for the dogs, a small pool and tons of toys. They dogs are always well supervised and I feel very comfortable leaving my dogs there for the day. Teena has extensive training in animal behavior and animal human interaction so her training classes are very informative because she really knows what she is talking about. If you need doggy daycare and / or training, you should definitely check out Doglando. read more

University of Doglando is a small business with huge impact. Teena, the owner of this fantastic company, has a passion for the humane care of animals. She trains other doggy day care owners how to provide enriching environments for dogs. UofD campus offers to dogs, lots of running space, water play, and climbing structures. Another awesome aspect of UofD, is Teena's passion to also provide enriching experiences for children! She offers camps for kids of all ages. One camp teaches children how to care for a dog and then how to find a good home for the dog. The other camp is a Timbernook camp: https://timbernook.sharetribe.com/infos/about Thank God for Teena. We need to support those who respect and advocate for children and animals. read more

tried to get my girlfriend's dog enrolled here to deal with some behavioral issues she was having at home. we were very open about these issues and they waited until we spent a bunch of money for her assessment to tell us that they couldn't accept her. they're advertised as a dog training facility but neglected to add that disclaimer so they could earn extra cash without providing any service. we asked about it multiple times specifically too, so there's no excuse. read more

Have had a great experience with Doglando for many years. We own four dogs that attend or have attended daycare to various degrees. We also love the convenience of being able to buy dog food, collars, toys, etc. while picking up our dogs. We don't take advantage of many of the programs Doglando offers but I wanted to call it out because there's always something available to enrich you and your dog -- behavioral classes, national experts hosting seminars on canine topics, athletic offerings, etc. Doglando is constantly improving their location. They've paved the road all to the way to Colonial, added multiple safety gates, built an air conditioned 'barn', brought the dock diving trend to Orlando, expanded their pick-up hours to be more friendly for 9-5 workers and have added more fun things for the dogs to use than I can recall. I see some outdated reviews here so I want to set the record straight on late pick-ups. First, I typically get out of work late and won't make it to Doglando until after 6:30pm. I am able to pick up my dogs without issue, even that late, with no penalties or fees. Overall, I've continued to be very impressed with Doglando and, as a result, have stayed a happy customer since they opened. read more

I did the dog training with my 5 year old dog, we did the AA (also known at the beginner class). I was thoroughly impressed with Teena's persistence and mannerism, which may be a bit rough for some, but in the world of being a better pet owner, sometime the brutal truth is needed. Her methods helped me reassess how I interact with my dog and how he viewed me as his owner (as opposed to random food provider). I left with a very positive experience and felt very guilty if I didn't work with my dog during the week, which I think is how you should feel since you have gone out of your way to enroll into a course to train your dog in desired behaviors. I have left with a consistent and new view of how to handle in dog in different situations and to be realistic with his behaviors. read more

Leaving your dog home for 8 to 9 hours while you're at work, especially in a crate, is never fun...at least not for the dog. Fortunately, in this day and age there is the wonderful concept of doggy daycare and in Central Florida they seem to be popping up left and right making it convenient for just about everyone who has a dog. One of the newer additions to the doggy daycare world is the University of Doglando. What sets this establishment apart from others is that it acts kind of like a school for your pup. Drop off is between 6:30 and 8:30AM and pick up is between 3:30 and 5:00PM. The "daily curriculum" alternates between playtime, treats, naptime and more playtime. I wish I had that schedule in school! PLUS, this place operates completely cage-free...that's right, no cages are used at all! The establishment is laid-out and furnished similar to a home with couches, beds and mats throughout with various parts sectioned off to keep big dogs with big dogs and smaller dogs with smaller dogs. In an effort to keep your pet healthy and unharmed, the owner of this establishment only uses "green," organic products to clean the premises with. My only worry is that the pets go back and forth between outside and inside frequently throughout the day. What about the furniture inside? How is it all kept clean and flea-free? Just curious. Aside from doggy daycare, University of Doglando also provides overnight boarding, grooming, low cost vaccines, and doggy training for your pup as well as events and seminars every so often to educate you on various topics related to having a dog/pet. They have also started a program called Paws Together. The purpose of this program is "to allow parents of children with Autism to build a support group, share stories, treatments and therapies. To encourage building relationships with dogs, and other animals, and explore the "Untraditional" approach to better health." Throwing caution to the wind...this place is not cheap, but worth the service if you can afford it. Personally, I recommend doing it once or twice a week verses everyday so your dog isn't locked up at home or in a crate everyday of the week. How would you like it if you were locked up all day? Also, the hours are not very convenient if you work a 9 to 5 job considering pick up is until 5PM. However, they seem willing to work with you if they are able to. Overall, not a bad idea if you can afford this service. read more

We've been taking our 2 year old English Springer Spaniel to Doglando ever since he was ready to be around other dogs (vaccinations complete). He and we have participated in many of their training classes and he attends daycare once a week to reinforce his socialization around other dogs. What we love about the Doglando Way of training dogs is that it's not just about teaching them the basic sit, stay and come. That's just a small part of what a dog learns there. The goal is to have the dog become a well adjusted member of the community (our family, the neighborhood, the Farmers Market, whatever). We know that our dog can handle just about anything he is likely to experience with NO upset. He is great around children, strangers, other dogs, in the car, on the bus, in restaurants, home alone, in crowds, at the beach - we can take him anywhere! We can teach him anything easily because he is so confident. There is never any "We can't take Duncan there because he's...." Teena and her staff are remarkable. Passionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful - they figure out the areas a dog needs attention in, formulate a plan and provide the support necessary to achieve the goal whether that be in a training class, at daycare or in the clients home. I couldn't imagine not giving one of our dogs the advantage a Doglando upbringing provides. Thank you Doglando; we love you, P read more

Adopted a puppy who has been trained and boarded at University of Doglando. Training is intensive and thorough. Teena and Jessica monitor the progress of the pups/dogs to ensure the pup/dog is processing as they should. Nice facility and daycare program. They sell a variety of food, toys and accessories. The things I buy at Doglando tend to last longer than the other toys. :) read more

This is pretty much my Australian Shepherds second home for the last year. She visits here Mon. Wed. and Friday and it does get a bit pricey but it really helps with calming her down (from playing and being wound up at home and or crated). She also took training here with Tina the owner. Tina also has some special events for dog so it 's worth a drive to check it out. Also for us city dwellers you can rent the place on Sundays for private doggie parties. It's well worth the cost to gather with your friends and their dogs and not have to worry about the craziness of one of the BIG dog parks in town. Dogs of all sizes are welcome. read more

Doglando was the best thing we could have ever done for our pups!! We have a very high energy GWP and we just adopted a puppy from their wonderful Puppy BREATH program and I could not be more impressed with this facility and the program that Teena has created. I work in the animal health industry and I am disappointed in myself, that it took us so long to find this wonderful place. Who can ever take a 16 week old puppy out to a restaurant and people assume she is a small dog, not a puppy? Not often. Her behavior and attention to our training is beyond words. With two full-time jobs and an adorable attention seeking puppy at home along with 5 other animal and 3 kids, we were in need of a reliable, professional and exciting place for our puppy to spend time during the day. And a place for our bird dog to expend some energy and learn some good behavior once and for all! Along came Doglando. A brilliant service that has made our life a lot easier. I truly feel blessed to be a part of their family. It really feels like a family. Our dogs have enjoyed every moment of their time at Doglando. From the moment they are picked up to the moment they are dropped off, they are happy pups. Did I mention they have a school bus with seatbelts?! Doglando has taught them patience, manners and how to interact with other dogs and other people in such a positive manner. They are more socialized with humans than our teenagers are! The staff at Doglando is always responsive and eager to reply to any concerns or questions. All the trainers are very knowledgeable and really care about your dog and their well being. Their philosophy behind how much socializing, training and down time your pup needs to thrive and grow into an adult dog is well thought out and truly just amazing. We highly recommend them to anyone! Finally, in addition to daycare we also attended PreK for puppies and Jessica is a dream come true. She develops a great relationship with each and every dog she comes into contact with and her years of dog training experience are very evident. We learned how our dog processes information and how to teach her everything from basic commands to impressive tricks. Our dogs are well-behaved and socialized dogs who can go anywhere with us without a problem. I highly recommend Doglando to anyone who has a puppy to adult dog that wants to have the best dog ever! read more

My dog was a working dog who never got a chance to socialize with either people or other dogs. We left that job and then my German Shepherd needed to be reacclimated to dealing with being in public. I was at my wits end until I found the "University of Doglando". The change they brought to my dog and my life was astounding. In only a few weeks of working with their phenomenal and loving trainers, she was greeting people with a wagging tail and other dogs became potential playmates. My dog is so well adjusted that I think if there was a place like this for humans the world would be a friendlier and less stressful place. From puppy training to enrichment courses they offer all you'll need. If you truly love your dog and have a small yard, they have behavioral problems or they need to learn to deal with the world around them then do not hesitate to make an appointment and go check out this 6 acre 'Disney World' for dogs. read more

Doglando - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We were at the point of almost giving up our puppy 3 nights ago and decided to take her to Doglando as suggested by a friend. Our puppy is the most hyper aggressive puppy ever and she bites! She's a puppy so she chews but mostly bites! Today is her second day at Doglando and puppy Louise is the best puppy ever!!!! Can't thank you enough!!! 2 peaceful nights!! Best decision ever. Peace at home!! read more

Doglando - Louise. Used to fight to get in the front seat all 35 minutes drive to day care. Now she just hang at the back seat! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We started bringing our Dalmatian, April, to University of Doglando when we first moved to Orlando in 2006. The owner, Tina, over the years has turned the place into a real resort for dogs. The dogs just love the place as well as the caring staff, who are no doubt hand picked. In addition to the excellent day-care we also utilized their puppy beginner classes for the newest member of our family, Brooklyn. Just driving into University of Doglando with the two dogs, they cry with joy knowing they are going there. They can't wait to get out of the car and go join all their friends from around town. Your dog is safe there all day and at night, after getting home, the puppy is so exhausted she goes to sleep for the rest of the night. Tina has much expertise with dogs. Not just in training but she also has consulted with us on important food issues. When we went away, Tina would take our dog home, or to the home of another caring employee and let them sleep in a cage-free environment. If you happen to spot the University of Doglando van taxiing dogs around Orlando our spotted dog, April picture is painted on the side; Tina is also a photographer and has taken some awesome shots of our dogs over the years. Were saddened we had to leave Orlando but should we return we know the doggie day care facility that cares! Folks, there's just too much good to say about the University of Doglando. You will just have to see the place for yourself. You will not be disappointed. read more

I discovered this place just last weekend through a Corgi meet-up group. It is a little bit hard to find, as it is set back off the road- look for the giant red fire-hydrant off of Colonial Drive. The inside is very nice and clean and each room has a gate in front of the door-way to prevent any possible escapes. There is a fence out front, as well, separating the parking lot from the front door. All precautions have been taken for any mischievous mutts who try to outsmart their humans. The backyard is made up of six different play yards, each with a theme. There is an agility yard, a doggy beach complete with a tiki-hut for the humans to sit and watch their pups play. For those dogs who love to run, there is the Boxer themed yard with long stretches of grass so they can run like the wind! My pup definitely had a blast here and came home too pooped to poop! read more

Doglando has a beautiful facility for dog enrichment! However, if you have a dog, such as a rescue dog, who has any types of behavioral challenges and who does not smoothly pass their "behavioral assessment," and then does not fit easily into their group classes, don't bother with this place. They are not equipped to train dogs with special needs which don't easily fit into their business model, and they communicated this clearly to me. read more

My boyfriend and I started taking out Labradoodle, Shea, to Doglando when she was about 3 months old. We honestly thought we'd do it full-time for a few weeks, and then a couple days a week for a few weeks, and then bail because it was expensive. Boy, did that change for the better, quickly. She absolutely loves going to "school" twice a week, and in just the 3 months she's been there, her behavior has improved so much. When she started, she would jump and bark every time we brought her in. We had done PetSmart training and tried to be diligent at home with training and commands, but any time she was in a social setting, all hope was lost. Enter Justine, Doglando, and the awesome staff they have there. I think Shea particularly likes Nicole. After just 3 months, Shea patiently sits to have her leash taken off of her to enter Daycare. When she started, we discussed some goals with Justine. We wanted Shea to be better around other dogs, and to learn that not every dog or human will want to play with her. We wanted her to be better at commands like "come" and "sit", even though we worked on them with her. And we wanted her to be comfortable jumping in/out of cars and on/off the boat and swimming. After 3 short months, I can say all of these have been accomplished. The fact that the daycare is so structured makes a huge difference. The "jumping platforms" seemed so silly to me at first - yeah, let's teach a giant puppy to jump on things. Great. *eye roll*. If not for those jumping platforms, Shea would still need to be hoisted in and out of my Jeep... and at 40lbs and growing that would be awful. Needless to say I'm not a huge fan. I can't say enough good things about how her weekly socialization with other dogs of all sizes and breeds has helped her in social settings, too. She is a big puppy, but doesn't realize she's so large - maybe because she's fluffy or growing so fast. But, she thinks that literally everyone wants to play with her, which can irritate other dogs. I was worried about taking her to the sandbars in St. Pete where everyone lets their dogs run off-leash, but by Memorial Day she was so used to being around other pups, and had really learned to let off when another dog isn't interested. We let her off-leash on the sandbar for an entire Saturday and aside from her making friends with every other family there, we didn't have any issues with her. She played with tons of dogs, didn't start fights, and the jumping came in handy again as she was confident enough to jump off the boat herself into the water. All this to say - University of Doglando has been an amazing experience for our puppy and we plan to continue taking her. I love that the daycare is structured, and that they weave training and reinforcement into everything. I love that by mandating she attend specific days of the week, she has her "friends" at daycare that she is comfortable around. Yes, it's expensive, but you really do get what you pay for. A friend recently had their large-breed dog bitten (badly) at a budget daycare in Tampa. I have never even had qualms about that happening with Doglando... It really all just comes down to a staff that really knows a lot about dog training, obedience, behaviors, and all-around loves dogs. read more

We took our dog to Doglando for daycare 5 or 6 times and boarded him once. The entire staff seemed great and on our dog's first day the owner, Teena, already knew that he likes playing with balls and on the agility course (this was on his paperwork, but we later learned she must not have read it so she was legitimately playing with him). When we first met her, we were a little turned off by Teena's interpersonal style (she is very aggressive) but we figured - she doesn't need to be a people person as long as she is a dog person. However, after she told us that she crated our dog during boarding due to housebreaking issues, I needed to get clarification from her. Our dog chews his paws when crated - that is why we trusted her cage-free facility. The housebreaking and crating issues were described on our file and in person on his first day of daycare. She did not know this, so she must not have read his file. It turns out that the "crate" was actually an indoor fence. If I had known this from the beginning I may not have questioned her, but I did not so I did. Teena did NOT react well to my concerns. I mentioned the crating, as well as medical advice she's tried to push both times we've spoken to her. The medical advice was about our dog's food allergies... she recommended trying the food she sells at her location over our dog's prescription food, even though his known allergens are in the food. I told her that I trust our vet 100%, which made her very defensive. I mentioned being concerned about the crate, which lead to her accuse me of accusing her of lying about being cage free. I thought it was an actual crate because she used the word "crate", but I guess she considers any enclosure a crate. I am still unclear as to the difference between cage and crate, but she was really defensive and didn't seem to be open to educating me about her terminology. During the entire conversation she kept interrupting me. When I would ask her to please let me continue, she'd get frustrated with me for interrupting her. I made an effort to let her finish each thought, but she did not let me finish a single one. By doing this I don't think she ever really understood what I was asking in the first place, she was just defending herself, her business and her qualifications against accusations she believed I was making. I kept telling her that I just wanted information/clarification. At one point she said that she doesn't have time for the conversation and said that if we do "this" again she will ask us not to bring our dog back. I have a hard time letting someone who can't communicate with me care for my pup. She has a great facility and the cage free idea is a wonderful one, but if I can't trust her or ask her for details about it then I have no way of knowing exactly how my dog is being cared for. Conversations and feedback are important but with Teena it seemed to be a one way street. She gives very detailed feedback about my dog but is very unreceptive to feedback herself. So, we are going to take our dog elsewhere. Teena may love dogs, but she needs to realize that the dogs' parents love dogs too and need peace of mind that their dogs are being cared for. This will NOT happen if open discussions are not allowed. read more

I wish I could post separate reviews as we have had many varied experiences with Doglando! UNIVERSITY OF DOGLANDO: We brought our little street dog (from New Delhi, India) to Doglando for some socialization and training as he sorely needed some. The staff and trainers were all kind, gentle, loving and provided an amazing skill set for our little pup to propel him towards a great future of being able to interact with other dogs, be off-leash and go for leashed walks and behave himself. He started out his time at Doglando being slightly aggressive, generally obnoxious and not very responsive to human teaching/instruction. After some sessions with Teena, Lauren, Noah, Nichole and the other trainers, we were able to really see amazing signs of improvement! We would recommend - highly - Doglando for pups that need to be retrained to understand how to function successfully inside of their family / tribe. CAMP DOGLANDO : Our two youngest children participated in Camp Doglando this year and we HIGHLY recommend it for children in the Orlando area! Not your typical summer camp, this one provides children with the opportunity to get a real hands on understanding of what it means to be a dog owner, care for animals and be a positive, contributing member to society when it comes to cats and dogs. They spent two solid weeks doing some serious work learning about the ins and outs of dog ownership (including veterinary clinic visits, shelter visits, rescue facilities, etc.). In addition, they were each tasked with training a puppy, which included bringing them home to crate train, and teach basic commands such as sit, stay, crate, bed, down, heel, etc. At the end of their two weeks, they were responsible to help adopt out the puppies that they helped to train. We are moving away from Florida, but if we were staying, we would definitely be signing them up for Camp Doglando again next year. It was truly an amazing experience. read more

Let me just say how much I have enjoyed my interactions with Doglando. The staff really cares about the pups that are in their care that is really evident. My interactions have been so far with Justine- she is very patient and very responsive. She has answered all my questions and when I told her I wa nervous about dropping my puppy (a mini Australian shepherd) off she recommended I come for a visit and see for myself what they are all about, and I can tell you my nervousness went away, Amber- she gave my husband and me a tour of the facility, she was great. She explained how it all works and she is also very knowledgable aboutd dogs. Dalton- he did our puppy's assessment. He explained to me everything he was going to do and why and then afterwards gave me a detailed explanation of what we need to work on with our pup and how. Teena- I really can't say enough how much I have enjoyed working with her. She has helping us with training. I can't believe how quickly our pup responded to her and how much we have accomplished in such s short period of time. I highly recommend Doglando. If anything at least make an appointment so you can see the difference which is noticeable as soon as you walk into their facility. read more

We have been using Doglando University for boarding, training and daycare for a little over two years - absolutely delighted by the services and the staff. We know that our pup is in caring and capable hands when we travel. As an "only dog" he gets much needed social time with a wide variety of other dogs on a weekly basis in daycare. We went thru the Nose-work courses taught by Summer (she is a wonderful trainer/instructor) and had such a remarkable experience we went on to compete in Nose-work trials (and did very well!). We wouldn't have had the exposure to this sport or the training to accomplish the goal had it not been for the staff of Doglando. Thank you all for making our dog's life richer and ours way more entertaining. read more

I'm so glad that I am taking the AA class at University of Doglando with my dog Ty. I know I have so much more to learn & I'm probably a bleeding heart for my rescues. That was glaringly evident when I thought that pup was reacting out of fear this morning in class. You did a great job describing the difference between fear and aggression today. I was in awe of your calm demeanor when you handle the dogs. I'm so excited to improve my relationship with my dogs and to learn to give them simple uncomplicated messages. That really made sense to me today when you were explaining all of the different languages we use with our dogs & expect them to understand. I know the classes I take with my dogs at U of D will help me be a better dog parent & a better rescuer. Classes aren't just learning sit, down, stay, heel, they are teaching us how to communicate with our dogs and Teena gives great insight on how dogs think. Thanks again Teena, we are looking forward to class & will be practicing until next read more

Doglando is wonderful!!! I can't be more pleased with the care my dog receives when he is attending the day care or when he is boarded. My dog has been a Doglando resident for almost 3 years. He attends the daycare once or twice a week and I have had to board him several times due to my travels and I KNOW that he is being well taken care. I first met Teena when I signed my PUP up for training when he was only 10 weeks old and from the beginning I knew there was no one better than Teena and her staff. THANK YOU DOGLANDO FOR THE INCREDIBLE CARE YOU HAVE GIVEN TO OUR FAMILY MEMBER (PUP)!!! read more

I have been taking Hooch to Doglando for 4 years! He loves it there and he loves the staff giving "kisses" to whomever is there to meet him! He goes to daycare at least a couple times a week and he stays there when I have to travel! Doglando is his home away from home, I wont trust any other place with baby boy!! We take as many of the classes as we can! I tell everyone I know what a great place Doglando is! read more

My German shepherd did the board/training with Nicole for two weeks and made great improvements in her leash walking and ignoring other dogs while we walk. I was very impressed! I also like that they believe in positive reinforcement and not painful shock collars. Nicole as well as the front office staff were very kind, friendly and helpful with my questions. Nicole really knows her stuff when it comes to dog behavior! read more

BEWARE OF TINA! If I could give this place negative starts I would. Tina is the owner and main trainer here at doglando. Her attitude and communication tone is outright mean and aggressive. My experience with her was awful and when I confronted her about the communication problem she yelled at me in disgust. After I cut ties with doglando I was speaking about my experience in a dog park and found out she has had problems with manyyy people, including 3 people I was directly speaking to. So, in conclusion, BEWARE OF TINA. read more

Our dogs have been attending daycare at Doglando since 2007! We are big fans and our dogs, too! We love the campus coaches and the atmosphere. The dogs have so much fun playing in water, sand, obstacle courses, playground and with other dog friends! read more