Dogs are our passion! We love sharing our knowledge and experience with dog families. Our trainers have led group classes and private sessions in the Gainesville community for nearly 20 years, helping teach dogs of all ages how to be better family dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
House training
Obedience trainingCustomer-reported
Puppy training
How training happens
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Psychiatric service dog training
Service dog trainingProgram details
Service dog training begins with an evaluation at the first training session, which is 90 minutes long, costing $190. We then meet each week for an hour-long session, costing $130. We work exclusively with psychiatric service dogs (PTSD, anxiety, depression). · Listed price: From $130.00
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog training begins with an evaluation at the first training session, which is 90 minutes long, costing $190, followed by one-hour therapy dog training ssessions, each focused on preparing you and your dog for therapy dog certification. Each training session is $130. · Listed price: From $130.00
Dog sports
Trick training
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We'll work with you and your family in your home to solve your dog's behavior issues. Include your family in shaping your dog's behavior. We include tips and tricks that are fun and engaging for the whole family. One hour: $130 Hour and a half: $190 Two hours: $250 · Listed price: From $130.00
Akc Community Canine
Akc Temperament Test
Assisted Living
At Home Service
Canine Academy
Certification Training
Customized Training
Dog Consulting
Dog Evaluations
Dog Handler
Dog Helps
Dog Pull
Dog Team
Dog Training Anxiety
Dog Training Sessions
Dog's Assistance
Dogs Teach
ESA trainingProgram details
Most ESAs don't receive specialized training to do their jobs, but we can teach your dog how to better assist you at home as your Emotional Support Animal. $50 for a half-hour evaluation and mini-training session. $130 for each hour-long training session We work exclusively with dogs. · Listed price: From $50.00
Esa Evaluation
Family Dog Training
Hour Training
Individual Dog's
Personalized Dog Training
Pet Sitter
Skill Training
Specialized Training
Task Training
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you make house calls?
We'd like to have a trainer come to our home
as I do not get around so well and I'd like to observe the process as you instruct Courtney, the owner, and the almost 5 month old Labrador Retriever,who is most anxious to learn
Hi Frank,
Yes, I make house calls and am happy to work with you and Courtney to train your Labrador puppy. I'll email you now to get that set up.
Thanks!
Michelle
Community answer · Gainesville Canine Academy · 2019-09-21
5/5Working with Michelle and Sam to get Buddy trained as my husband's service dog was a fantastic experience! They are so kind, considerate and patient. They would not move forward until they were absolutely sure that Buddy had mastered the skills needed to assist my husband, Ken, w…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Michelle and Sam to get Buddy trained as my husband's service dog was a fantastic experience! They are so kind, considerate and patient. They would not move forward until they were absolutely sure that Buddy had mastered the skills needed to assist my husband, Ken, who suffers from PTSD. My husband is now able to go places without being hyper vigilant. He relies on Buddy for this instead. They even made sure that he was trained in the airport to prepare us for our upcoming trip to Wales. Their time and effort is PRICELESS!!!!
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Sarah Stewart
5/5
Sam and Michelle were amazing to work with. They are so encouraging and knowledgeable. My nervous Pittbull became so confident with their help and we were set up for success to pass the CGC. Absolutely recommend them!
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Chance It All
5/5The best dog training experience i have ever had. For reference, ive had 3 different trainers and none of them have even come close to the difference in my dogs behavior from only 5 training sessions. Sam and Michelle both have incorporated expert advice to working with my dog be…Read full reviewClose full review
The best dog training experience i have ever had. For reference, ive had 3 different trainers and none of them have even come close to the difference in my dogs behavior from only 5 training sessions. Sam and Michelle both have incorporated expert advice to working with my dog better but, even more importantly, they showed me in real time that I can have a better relationship with my dog. Not only am I closer than I have ever been with my sweet butterball but shes actually listening to me. I cannot recommend GCA enough.
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Terri Bain
5/5
I highly recommend Gainesville Canine Academy. I hap appointments w both of my dogs individually as they both were in different places in their training. The strategies we learned were easy to carry over to at home training. The learning was turned in to a game so it was enjoyable for all.
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J Coburn
5/5
I've been working with Samantha and it's been amazing so far! My dog is taking the training really well and is eager to learn. I can't wait to work more with her.
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