FirstBarkPat helped Elvira go from an insane, energetic puppy to an insane energetic puppy with manners and superb leash skills. She responded well to every training module and does well with them at home as well. Definitely recommend Pat for your obedience needs! Thanks again, Pat!
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 $750.00
- Doberdoodles Breeder
- Dog Training Central
- Dog Training Program
- F1B Goldendoodles Breeder
- German Shepherd Dog Training
- Specialty Training
- Start Training
- Training Call
- Doberdoodles
- F1B Goldendoodles
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I'm a volunteer with a rescue in Highlands County. Toby needs further training to fully prepare him for a Foster or forever home. Do you give rescue rates?
I will give you a discount. Call me I’m Pat owner-trainer. at The Dog Man. 863-298-2008.
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2025-09-21
If I bring my pit bull here, can she be taught how to be left home alone and not get into anything she’s not supposed to?
Of course
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2021-09-21
Hello how much is to train a dog ?
Prices vary depending on what you need. Give them a call for a quote.
Community answer · LaDonna Webb · 2020-09-21
Do you help with resource guarding ? Used to be a good boy now he’s growling at me and my bf when we go near the couch
Of course I can.
Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21
How much to train a puppy and when?
750$ 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
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Pat is great to work with, we already have our puppy walking under control on a leash with only minor corrections. He provided excellent guidance for how to continue our training between the one on one session. Highly recommend
Pat is a miracle worker. My chihuahua mix is a rescue who was abandoned by his previous family for having a SEVERE case of “little man syndrome”. He would get very aggressive and bark/charge whenever he saw any other dogs in an attempt to assert dominance. After just ONE session…Read full reviewClose full review
Pat is a miracle worker. My chihuahua mix is a rescue who was abandoned by his previous family for having a SEVERE case of “little man syndrome”. He would get very aggressive and bark/charge whenever he saw any other dogs in an attempt to assert dominance. After just ONE session my dog is now able to sit quietly next to other dogs and behave like the loving sweet little guy that he truly is. Pat has a handful of well trained service dogs at the facility that were able to assist my dog with his training and confirm that he could keep his cool around a variety of different types of dogs. I truly can’t recommend this guy enough, the one and only THE DOG MAN! 👍🏼
Excellent ! I took my small dog to Dog Man Pat. My dog 2 1/2 years old never had any training. It was a struggle to walk him. He would pull on the leash he wanted to run, not walk , he would bark at everything. and now he walks on his leash !! heels, sits, stays. I am so happy. T…Read full reviewClose full review
Excellent ! I took my small dog to Dog Man Pat. My dog 2 1/2 years old never had any training. It was a struggle to walk him. He would pull on the leash he wanted to run, not walk , he would bark at everything. and now he walks on his leash !! heels, sits, stays. I am so happy. The tools That he introduced me to are awesome and really helps, He is a great trainer, he really understands dogs. He’s very knowledgeable and professional and very easy to talk to. He Has a very special way with dogs. It only took one session for my dog to get it. And he is less money then most, and you don’t have to leave your dog there ! I highly recommend him.
I got a rescue about six months ago. She’s a pit mix. They told me she was a Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois And when I first took her to Pat, he told me dude she’s definitely a pit. He suggested that I do a DNA test on her and sure enough he was right. She’s a Heinz 57 of so…Read full reviewClose full review
I got a rescue about six months ago. She’s a pit mix. They told me she was a Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois And when I first took her to Pat, he told me dude she’s definitely a pit. He suggested that I do a DNA test on her and sure enough he was right. She’s a Heinz 57 of sorts. Pat has done very good things for her and getting her pointed in the right direction. She’s still not a fan of other female dogs,😂 but she’s definitely a better dog now than what she was when I got her. Pat is very easy to talk to and he’s made the whole experience enjoyable. Thank you Pat.
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