Our puppy, Anchor (1.5 year old rescue), completed the 2 week Board & Train Program recently. He knew the basics, but was ready for the next level of training. The entire team was great to work with and we are really happy with the work Amanda accomplished with him during the program! We were reluctant to leave our puppy for two weeks and take the leap with the cost, but it was ultimately the right decision. We are really grateful to learn the tools to help him listen to commands and be confident. Thanks to the Train Pro Dogs team! read more

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You won't find better dog trainers than train pro dogs. Chloe and merissa are both fantastic! Both of my dogs are very diferent with different backgrounds and issues-1 is a rescue. i initially went to train pro because I could barely walk my 80 pound dog on a leash due to pulling! Now she goes to stores and parks and we enjoy her daily. My other dog is a rescue, and they helped me acclimate the 2 dogs and learn together. Also everything they teach is practical and useful- from "place" when I am cooking, to how to help dog conduct themselves when passing other (ill behaved) dogs in the park. They are always able and willing to answer any question about any situation!!! Also, the dogs are always treated kindly with strong emphasis on praise and finding what motivates you dog!! I would not go anywhere else! read more

Our two-year-old Maltipoo just got back from the two-week Board and Train at Train Pro Dogs. We are absolutely thrilled with the results that his trainer, Marissa Darr, was able to get with our little pooch! He is a very smart, high-energy dog that was vying for the position of top dog in our home before going to Train Pro Dogs. Although he had previously been through group puppy classes and had two private dog trainers, he used to mind us when he felt like it, but ignore our commands and corrections when it suited him. He had quite a bit of trouble with impulse control. Some of his more problematic behaviors were jumping on and occasionally nipping clothing of guests or family members entering our home, hyper-active pulling on the leash when he saw a dog or person he wanted to be with, and biting the groomers when they shaved his front legs. After the two-week Board and Train at Train Pro Dogs, he politely heels on the leash even when passing dogs and people, goes to and stays quietly his "place" (raised dog cot) when told after a knock at the door, comes when called (even at the dog park/beach), and can hold a sustained sit or down even while off leash around distractions out in public! He now can be groomed successfully without a muzzle, as well. As a retired teacher, it is important to me to understand why the Train Pro Dog Board and Train program so successfully changed our dog. I believe the reason for the transformation is multi-faceted. It is largely due to our highly skilled and positive trainer Marissa who conditioned our dog to some new tools, gave him additional vocabulary, and did a superior job of teaching us, the owners, how to work with him the same way she did. Also, the Board and Train program is in a HOME, which is a real-life setting. Our dog lived with Marissa for two weeks where she and the other two trainers live, full time. Our dog practiced how to behave while they cooked, answered the door when Amazon delivered, sat quietly in his "place" when people watched TV in their living room, etc. It was an immersion teaching situation. Marissa also took our dog on multiple field trips to places like Pet Supermarket, Sarasota Bay, Home Depot, the beach, and the park. He also got to practice his new skills around other dogs, including the three trainers' personal pets, who provided the balanced pack model. The two-week Board and Train was a chance for our dog and for us to re-set and start anew with better tools and thorough instruction. Marissa gave us, the owners, two lessons, with our dog, during his stay at their facility. At the end of the two weeks, she brought him to our home and gave us a lesson in our living space to support the transition. Five days later, Marissa came to our house again to follow up and work through any new questions that came up. She has also committed to meeting with us once a week for the next six months if we'd like to further our learning. Furthermore, Marissa, who grew up with parents who trained Service Dogs, has helped our dog activate his brain in a new way. When he is on the leash or following an off-leash command, he is now in WORKING MODE, similar to a Service Dog when their Service vest goes on. Our smart dog is actively thinking and making choices the whole time. He feels safe and knows that his owners are reliable and consistent with the commands. He gets lots of loving pets and praise when he complies and a consistent business-like correction when he has missed the mark and an opportunity to re-do. When his "session" is over, he is told, "Free!", and he playfully goes about his free-choice time doing as he pleases within the house rules. He no longer has the evening "Zoomies" (crazy time) or habit of chewing off limit items, like furniture and rugs. He's been stimulated, challenged, and engaged during the day and now relaxes calmly in our newly peaceful evening hours. Thankfully, our little "wild child" has kept his spunky, fun-loving, playful spirit and has now shifted into being a happy follower who defers to us. We are overjoyed and are looking forward to continuing to develop our dog's and our own skills. Marissa is so very helpful with guiding us in becoming more effective pet parents who are now very comfortable taking our dog anywhere with us, knowing he will behave appropriately. We can now take our sweet dog so many places like Lowes, outdoor restaurants, dog beaches, parks, and even have him off leash in our unfenced yard area, as he respects the boundaries. He has so much more freedom and stimulation now. Our family is ever indebted to Marissa Darr and Train Pro Dogs for transforming our dog, our dog parenting skills, and our relationship with our precious pooch. It was worth every penny! Thank you a million, Marissa! read more

We enrolled our pup Lilo in their 8 week puppy class. I was skeptical about doing training and seeing no results but WOW, they proved me wrong! She is a whole new dog. All the staff is great but Chloe is amazing! Her honesty and dedication helped us so much. Thank you! We will be back whether it is more training for Lilo or for another pup. read more

No words can express how grateful I am for Train Pro Dogs! I adopted a 2.5 year old rescue who needed to learn some obedience and socialization skills! My girl was lucky enough to be paired with an amazing trainer, Amanda! Amanda exceeded all of my expectations! Going above and beyond. The two week board and train program is worth every penny; an awesome home setting with some amazing people. I highly recommend Train Pro Dogs and Amanda! Forever thankful for Amanda and this life changing program! read more

Our Cassie was a sweet, joyful pup, and a bundle of energy - but she just didn't listen. :) Train Pro Dogs worked magic. We chose their two-week boarding plan, and while it was tough to leave her, we were reassured by the kind, professional, and clearly skilled staff. When Cassie came home she was still the lively wonderful girl we love - and she obeyed commands! We're grateful to Train Pro Dogs for making our household much more pleasant and can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for everything. read more

We sent our Great Dane to their board and train program because after he knocked me down, trampled me, and dragged me in pursuit of another dog, I was scared to walk him for months. I could not be happier with his training. Today on our walk we encountered several dogs, including some "ankle-biters" who were barking at him, and I had no problem getting him to ignore them and continue walking. Thank you, Chloe! read more

I had an initial interview with Train Pro Dogs in Bradenton, FL, on 9-18-21. I was pressured to sign up immediately for a very expensive 2 week board & train program, being told that this company was so busy that if I didn't sign up right away, they might not have another opening for quite some time. I had just adopted my dog 2 weeks prior to this and told the trainer I was not comfortable having him away from me so soon. In the end I reluctantly gave them a $1700 deposit toward the full fee of $3400 for this 2 week program, which was scheduled to begin on 9-28-21. At no time was I provided with information regarding their cancellation policy. The following Monday, 9-20-21, they emailed me their "information sheet" requesting specific information about my dog and what I wanted to accomplish with the training, at the very end of which was a statement that they would only refund money for cancellations if they were able to find someone else to fill the vacancy. I admit that I did sign that agreement because I fully intended at that time to take my dog to them for training. However, over the course of the next 3 days, the dog's behavior dramatically improved, as he settled into my home. On 9-24-21, 1st thing in the morning, I called their office and left a message that I was cancelling the training. The owner, Don, called me later that day and told me he had not been able to fill my spot; that he was already out $1700 because I had only paid the 1st half of the fee; and that the "no refund" language was in the agreement for their protection. He said he would continue to try to fill the spot and would let me know by 9-27-21, at the latest, if he was able to do so. I never heard another word from him or anyone else at Train Pro Dogs. I have no way of knowing whether someone filled my spot in the training class (after all, his employee told me on 9-18-21 how very busy and in demand they were). For all I know, they collected $3400 from someone else, and kept my $1700, too. Don offered to apply my $1700 toward a different training program, but, frankly, after being subjected to his shady and unethical business practices, there was no way I would allow him, or any of his employees, to touch my dog. They may be the greatest dog trainers in the world; I don't know and I am certainly not making any claims about their skills and training practices. But refusing to refund $1700, and complaining that they didn't get the full $3400, is a very sketchy business practice. So, if you decide to use this company, be sure you are 100% clear on their refund policy before you give them any money. I have filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General's Office and hope that they will be able to resolve this matter. BUYER -- BE WARE! read more