FirstBarkPat is a great trainer and very friendly. We'd tried a different trainer before and didn't get much results, but with The Dog Man, we could already see improvements in our dog's obedience and leash behavior after the first session.
The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training
Lakeland, Florida
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
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- 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 $750.00
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I'm a volunteer with a rescue in Highlands County. Toby needs further training to fully prepare him for a Foster or forever home. Do you give rescue rates?
I will give you a discount. Call me I’m Pat owner-trainer. at The Dog Man. 863-298-2008.
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2025-09-21
If I bring my pit bull here, can she be taught how to be left home alone and not get into anything she’s not supposed to?
Of course
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2021-09-21
Hello how much is to train a dog ?
Prices vary depending on what you need. Give them a call for a quote.
Community answer · LaDonna Webb · 2020-09-21
Do you help with resource guarding ? Used to be a good boy now he’s growling at me and my bf when we go near the couch
Of course I can.
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21
How much to train a puppy and when?
750$ and I start as early as 8 weeks.
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21
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
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
311 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.
Super helpful and my furbabies are starting to learn
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