Assessments, Board & Trains, and Protection Dog Sales in Tampa, FL
Whether You’re New to Training or Looking To Keep Your Skills Sharp, Find New Ways To Nurture the Relationship Between You and Your Dog, the Working K9 Can Help
What does your dog need?
When it comes to training options, we have several to choose from:
Please see all of our scheduled classes and events here.
If you do not see a date that works for you, please email us and we can try to accommodate you as best we can!
Assessments
Assessments are $200 and are scheduled for 1 hour. This is an opportunity for us to get an in-depth history on your dog(s), chat about goals, and create a game plan as to how we’re going to reach those goals. This is an opportunity to ask all the questions you may have, as well as an opportunity for us to see your dog(s) and the interactions you have with them, in person.
There is an additional $25 charge per additional dog participating from the same household. Assessments take place at our Dade City location, however we are happy to travel to a location of your choice (a travel charge may be applied). You will also receive a follow-up email with some tips, tricks, and pointers to get you started.
From there, we both can determine if we are a good fit for one another and you can confirm which service you want to jump in to.
Private Sessions
Now that we have the assessment, goals, and game plan, it’s time to execute! Sessions are held at our Dade City location, but we’re happy to travel to your preferred location (a travel charge may apply). We can work on any aspect of your dog’s training during these sessions, such as place work, crate training, public exposure and confidence building, competitive heeling, bite-work, and more. There’s an additional $25 charge per additional dog from the same household. You’ll receive a follow-up email summarizing the session, including pertinent information and homework for you to continue your dog’s training. These sessions are a la carte, so you can schedule them as you need them without any commitment to buying multiple sessions or sticking to a specific schedule.
1 hr – 3 hrs $150/hr
4 hrs (half day) $500 ($125/hr)
5 – 7 hrs $125/hr
8 hrs (full day) $800 ($100/hr)
Board & Train
This option is an excellent option for clients whose dogs require more in-depth and personalized training. They are also a great choice for owners who want to expedite training, or expedite giving their dogs a solid foundation to begin with. We offer three types of Board & Trains:
- Pet B&T ($1,000/week or $200/day): This option is for clients with house pets and does not include bite work.
- Hybrid B&T ($1,500/week or $300/day): This option is for clients who are new to bite work or personal protection but still want many of the benefits of our Pet B&T program.
- Working B&T ($2,000/week or $400/day): This option is for clients who are solely focused on bite sports or personal protection.
In all three options, your dog will stay with us for an agreed-upon duration. During this time, your dog will live in our home and be treated just like our own dogs. They will receive multiple training sessions throughout the day to learn new behaviors and achieve the goals you have set for them. These training sessions can include crate training, place work, leash manners and heeling, auto behaviors, socialization, desensitization, confidence building, exposure work, public access work, and more.
We can customize our Board & Trains to meet the specific needs of each client. For example, we can offer puppy raising, basic obedience, specialty training, sport training, behavior modification, protection dog training, and more. We do not follow a one-size-fits-all program and believe that every dog and family is unique.
Board & Trains provide consistent daily training that enables your dog to overcome challenging issues more quickly compared to private sessions or workshops. Our Board & Train options include daily ($200/$300/$400), weekly ($1,000/$1,500/$2,000), or monthly ($4,000/$6,000/$8,000) packages. We strongly recommend new Board & Tune clients start with a 3-week stay or longer for optimal results, but this depends on your goals and budget.
For all first-time Board & Train dogs who book 2 or more weeks, we offer a complimentary Board & Tune within 45 days of their go-home. This includes 3 free days (2 nights) of a Board & Tune, which serves as a follow-up “fine tuning” of their training. It ensures they are on track and any issues have been resolved since their original Board & Train. Additionally, it holds our clients accountable to maintain consistent go-home training.
On average, we book about 2-3 weeks in advance. Prong collars are included in all Board & Train packages, but e-collars are not. Prong buckles ($19.99) and double-sided safety clips ($9.99) are available, at an additional cost. We do not charge holiday charges for Board & Trains.
Group Training
Classes, workshops, open gyms, pack walks and seminars vary in price and are held on various dates and times, month-to-month. These various dates and times can be seen on our clients-only Facebook group, or our public Instagram and Facebook pages.
Virtual Training
Virtual Training is a great option for those who want to train with us but however, don’t live near us. We have done virtual training with clients in Europe, all over North America, and even in South America. Pricing is $50 for 30 minutes and $75 for 60 minutes. Generally happens via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom. Virtual sessions can be held by any of our team.
Regular Boarding
is available for clients only, and is $65 per calendar day. If you aren’t a client yet but are interested in boarding with us, we suggest an assessment be done first, at the least. As we are a home environment, not a traditional kennel, we have limited spots for boarding. Boarding dogs get 3-5 outings per day, backyard time, and swimming time in the pool (if they know how to swim). This option is not to be confused with a Board & Train (which also doesn’t have holiday rates added). Drop off any time after 9am, and pick up any time before 9pm. Please note Holidays are $100 per day for regular boarding.
Holidays for 2025 we count are:
Easter April 18-21
Cinco de Mayo May 2-5
Memorial Day May 23-26
Independence Day July 4-7
Labor Day August 29-September 1
Thanksgiving November 27-December 1
Christmas/New Years Dec 19-January 2
Bite Nights and Breakfast & Bite Work Mornings
are held for our PPD (personal protection dog) and IGP (sport) clients; they are on various days and times and are $100 per dog. Typically we run about 2-3 rounds per dog. Anything and everything can be worked on during this time, protection and bite-sport related.
You’re welcome to stay as little or as long as you wish during these evenings. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks or drinks, otherwise we have a variety of snacks and drinks available at no additional cost of course. They are held on various dates and times, month-to-month.
These various dates and times can be seen on our clients-only Facebook group, or our public Instagram and Facebook pages.
Ear posting
services are available and are typically for our Doberman clients (however we also do other breeds who require posts, such as but not limited to Boxers and Great Danes). All material is provided; we prefer to use the Backer Rod method.
The cost is $25 per visit and it typically takes about 15 minutes.
Basic grooming
services include a bath and nail trim for $25. We can separate the bath ($20) from nail trim ($10) however by doing both you save $5. If you are looking for professional grooming, we can refer you out to one of the local groomers we work with to either come to your home or have their groom done while they’re with us and under our care.
Treadmill Training
$17
Exercising your dog on a treadmill is a fantastic mental and physical workout. (And perfect for those extra hot or cold days when exercising outside just is not possible.)
Learn all the techniques you will need to teach your dog to run on a treadmill with confidence in this easy-to-follow video and step-by-step written instructions.
Started and finished dogs
are available sporadically with prices ranging anywhere from $5,000 to $80,000+ depending on their breed, training level, pedigree, titles, and more. Typically we work with 4 main breeds: Labradors, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and German Shepherds.
These dogs can be sold as active pet dogs, working dogs, sport dogs, protection dogs, etc. That being said, we have two main options available: dogs that are available and ready-to-go (currently living in our home, or a trainer’s home), or having a hand-selected puppy sought out, purchased, and trained for you tailored to you and your family’s needs; whether that be a family pet or a fully trained protection dog.
Finally, we have excellent relationships with a plethora of the finest breeders of these breeds who often have litters on the ground. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we surely can find someone reputable who does.