FirstBarkA fantastic place to train! Julie is a fabulous, patient trainer. She is a behaviorist and understands what each dog needs to be successful and happy.
Dog's Play
Archer, Florida
About Dog's Play
Dog's Play Training provides professional dog training, puppy training, behavior modification, reactive dog training, service dog training, AKC programs, boarding, daycare, and grooming services in Gainesville, Florida. Led by Julie Hughes, the area's only board-certified dog behavior consultant within 100 miles, we help dogs and their families build lasting success through customized, science-based training programs.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
The 6 classes in the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program help dogs develop the skills needed to become well-mannered family companions. Preparation includes polite greetings, loose-leash walking, reliable obedience, and other behaviors required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation. · Listed price: From $165.00
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start. · Listed price: From $60.00
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Immersive training programs where dogs stay with a trainer and receive structured daily training, enrichment, socialization, and behavior coaching. · Listed price: From $90.00
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start.
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Drop-in classes
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Program details
Immersive training programs where dogs stay with a trainer and receive structured daily training, enrichment, socialization, and behavior coaching. · Listed price: From $85.00
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Balanced training
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
Safe, supervised boarding with enrichment activities and individualized care designed to support your dog's physical and emotional well-being. · Listed price: From $60.00
- Daycare
Program details
Doggie Day Camp provides a safe, supervised environment where dogs can play, learn, exercise, and socialize. Structured activities, enrichment, and professional supervision help dogs build confidence, burn energy, and develop positive social skills. · Listed price: From $60.00
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Professional dog training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. Customized programs help dogs develop reliable obedience skills, improve manners, and strengthen communication with their families. · Listed price: From $60.00
- Adoptable Dogs
- Akc Community Canine
- Canine Learning
- Certified Behavior Consultant
Program details
Julie is the only board-certified dog behavior consultant within 100 mi. of GNV, FL, through IAABC - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She specializes in helping dogs with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fear-based behaviors, resource guarding, and other challenges. · Listed price: From $85.00
- Day Camps
Program details
Doggie Day Camp provides a safe, supervised environment where dogs can play, learn, exercise, and socialize. Structured activities, enrichment, and professional supervision help dogs build confidence, burn energy, and develop positive social skills. · Listed price: From $60.00
- Prep School
- Trick Dogs
- Week Class
- Animal Behavior
- Behavior Change
- Behavior Mod
- Behavior Plan
- Canine Athlete
- Canine Behavior Consultant
- Canine Family
- Canine Fitness
- Dog Beginner
- Dog Playgroup
- Dog Team
- Fitness Class
- Master Trainer
- Problematic Behaviors
- Reactive Canine
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- CDBC
Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Obedience training 8
- Agility course 3
- Behavior training 3
- Dog psychology 3
- Fear reduction 3
- Dog bonding 2
All 10 topics
- Fair pricing 2
- Kind training 2
- Reactivity management 2
- Rescue pup training 2
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Julie is the best. Very knowledgeable of dogs. And a great person
Service department very friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend Julie’s training and classes. She’s helped us tons and we continue to take advantage of her skills and knowledge on as needed basis. Go check out Dog’s Play for yourself!
If y’all are looking for a training class for your pup, Dog’s Play is AMAZING! Maya is a Chihuahua mix. She was barely three months when we started her in Dog’s Play puppy class. She was nervous as heck the first day. By the second class, she was friends with all the dogs. Thank…Read full reviewClose full review
If y’all are looking for a training class for your pup, Dog’s Play is AMAZING! Maya is a Chihuahua mix. She was barely three months when we started her in Dog’s Play puppy class. She was nervous as heck the first day. By the second class, she was friends with all the dogs. Thanks to Julie’s and Grace’s help, Maya isn’t your typical crazy Chihuahua anymore. The only reason we aren’t continuing with them is because we are moving out of state. They are located in Archer, but the drive is so worth it if it means someone cared about making sure our puppy could enjoy the world without so much anxiety. ❤️❤️
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