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The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training

Lakeland, Florida

4.9/5· 311 Google reviews

About The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training

A master dog trainer located in Lakeland Florida. Over 25 years of experience offering a realistic training program for both dog and owner by showing how to communicate your needs to your pet. The DOG MAN will teach you the way your dog processes information; this is how he learns and communicates with you. You will then learn how to be the leader of your home. This positive relationship improves the overall behavior and obedience of your dog. Private lessons training both dog and owner. Air-conditioned indoor training facility and 1/2 acre outdoor security fenced training area.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Listed price: $2,700.00

  • Group classes Customer-reported
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training
    Program details

    Listed price: $1,250.00

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
    Program details

    Listed price: $25.00

Other listed services

View 11 additional details
  • Dog training
    Program details

    This is all one on one training,with both owner n dog n owner..Private appointments tues-sat. 10-2 · Listed price: From $750.00

  • Doberdoodles Breeder
  • Dog Training Central
  • Dog Training Program
  • F1B Goldendoodles Breeder
  • German Shepherd Dog Training
  • Specialty Training
  • Start Training
  • Training Call
  • Doberdoodles
  • F1B Goldendoodles

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

I'm a volunteer with a rescue in Highlands County. Toby needs further training to fully prepare him for a Foster or forever home. Do you give rescue rates?

I will give you a discount. Call me I’m Pat owner-trainer. at The Dog Man. 863-298-2008.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2025-09-21

Question on Google
If I bring my pit bull here, can she be taught how to be left home alone and not get into anything she’s not supposed to?

Of course

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2021-09-21

Question on Google
Hello how much is to train a dog ?

Prices vary depending on what you need. Give them a call for a quote.

Community answer · LaDonna Webb · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
Do you help with resource guarding ? Used to be a good boy now he’s growling at me and my bf when we go near the couch

Of course I can.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
How much to train a puppy and when?

750$ and I start as early as 8 weeks.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
How do you deal with aggressive dogs ?

I bite back.lol.i can brake a wild broken dog of any size and train in one hour.no shock collars no treats.

Community answer · Patrick Stitzel · 2019-09-21

Question on Google

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5311 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Puppy training 29
  • Knowledgeable staff 25
  • Leash training 25
  • Knowledgeable trainer 22
  • Disobedience 21
  • Obedience training 17
All 10 topics
  • Behavior modification 16
  • One on one training 10
  • Training for owners 7
  • Rescue dog training 4

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Jessica Nguyen
5/5
Awesome experience. Our weimaraner is very hard headed and even after doing a full 2 week training package with another trainer, we were still having issues with jumping and him generally not listening to us. I've had 3 other weims so I know they are sometimes difficult to deal w…Read full reviewClose full review

Awesome experience. Our weimaraner is very hard headed and even after doing a full 2 week training package with another trainer, we were still having issues with jumping and him generally not listening to us. I've had 3 other weims so I know they are sometimes difficult to deal with but we didn't give up and decided to call Mr. Pat and see what he could do. Best decision we've made in a long time. Pat worked with our crazy boy and it's like we have a totally different dog now. He no longer jumps on people and will walk on a leash without pulling or misbehaving in general. I highly recommend Pat for anyone, especially those with problem pups. Don't give up! There is hope! Call Pat. You won't be sorry!

Angela David
5/5

Pat is so good. Kind to the dogs and effective in his teaching methods. I would definitely recommend his services. Lucky just loves him!

Marci Schmid
5/5

Pat did a great job with our German Shepherd!!!

Kristen Heristchi
5/5
We brought our 9 month old black lab, Bratwurst, to Pat today for his very first lesson. Brat is a sweet, happy puppy but has been jumping, not listening, pulling us so hard that we cannot walk him, and not coming when called. After patiently listening to our worries and woes, Pa…Read full reviewClose full review

We brought our 9 month old black lab, Bratwurst, to Pat today for his very first lesson. Brat is a sweet, happy puppy but has been jumping, not listening, pulling us so hard that we cannot walk him, and not coming when called. After patiently listening to our worries and woes, Pat began Brat's first lesson and it was as if someone had lifted 200 lbs from our shoulders. Within 1 hour, he had Bratwurst calmly walking, heeling, staying, and coming when called. We went home with the proper tools and instructions to continue what we had all learned today and look forward to our next lesson in one month. Fabulous first experience and a very warm and welcoming place to be.

Mary Jo Quinn
5/5
We love Pat, the Dogman! He is authentic and real. He explains everything very well and my husband and I have learned so much. I was a little concerned about the use of pronged collars, but I assure you, they have been filed down and are dull. He is very attentive to their pr…Read full reviewClose full review

We love Pat, the Dogman! He is authentic and real. He explains everything very well and my husband and I have learned so much. I was a little concerned about the use of pronged collars, but I assure you, they have been filed down and are dull. He is very attentive to their proper fit. We saw a big change after our first lesson. Highly recommend! Picture is of all 3 dogs "staying" while we chatted.

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