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The Dog Training Spot

Oxford, Florida

4.9/5· 110 Google reviews

About The Dog Training Spot

Thank you for voting us in as The Best Dog trainer for Sumter County and The Villages Florida 2025! #sumtersuntimes #dogtrainer #thevillages We are located in Wildwood Florida, on 2 acres for your pups to play on, North end of Wildwood Florida and central in The Villages. Just 3 mins south of 466 and Hwy 301. We fix and manage any issues you are having with your dog Offering: Training basic cues, potty training, crate training, socialization and beginner leash work. Specializing in severe behavioral issues: isolation distress, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression, resource guarding + more Call for Daycare and boarding options. We have private bedrooms available for multiple dogs with cage free options.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Crate training
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  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training Customer-reported
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Barking
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  • Reactivity training
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  • Resource guarding
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  • Separation anxiety
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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    Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm

  • Grooming
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Consultations

  • Free consultation
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Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    Board and train options Regular boarding in a home environment Daycare services Monday -Wednesday

  • Cat sitting (in-home)
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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
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  • Animal Behavior Consulting
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  • Animal Behaviorist
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  • Boot Camps
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  • Continuing Education
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  • Dog's Health
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  • Doggie Door
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  • Pet Cpr
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  • Pet Parents
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  • Reactive Rover
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  • House Sitters
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  • Nail Trimming
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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5110 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • leash pulling 11
  • calmer dog 5
  • customized approach 3
  • dog adoption 3
  • anxiety training 2
  • confidence training 2
All 10 topics
  • dog socialization 2
  • dog whisperer 2
  • manners training 2
  • potty training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Nicole McDonald
5/5
Stephanie has been a life savor! She helped us with our Shelter Pittie and now she goes to doggie daycare just for fun and to socialize with other dogs! I can't believe we have such a great resource in our community! I trust her completely. She was so educated and KIND! The perf…Read full reviewClose full review

Stephanie has been a life savor! She helped us with our Shelter Pittie and now she goes to doggie daycare just for fun and to socialize with other dogs! I can't believe we have such a great resource in our community! I trust her completely. She was so educated and KIND! The perfect combination to trust your fur baby with and to help her to be able to live her best life. We have learned how to understand her and communicate in a way that allows her to be a well behaved, calm, sweet dog in all places. Stephanie would work with her at daycare, in our home and take us on outings int he community to ensure we knew how to help our baby and she was comfortable in all settings! Don't miss out on this resource for yourself and you fur baby.

Diane Schultheis
5/5
One of the best things I ever did for my dog was work with Stephanie at The Dog Training Spot. She has been amazing! She's knowledgeable, patient, and truly understands both dogs and the people who love them. From day one, she made training feel manageable and effective, customiz…Read full reviewClose full review

One of the best things I ever did for my dog was work with Stephanie at The Dog Training Spot. She has been amazing! She's knowledgeable, patient, and truly understands both dogs and the people who love them. From day one, she made training feel manageable and effective, customizing her approach to fit our dog's personality and needs. We've seen such a positive difference and are so grateful for her help. I highly recommend her!

Betsy Johnson
5/5
Stephanie is an amazing person and an expert in helping dogs heal and become their best selves. I adopted an English bulldog mix who was becoming quite reactive. He came from a well meaning shelter but was very under socialized. I didn’t have the skills to help him. Most fortun…Read full reviewClose full review

Stephanie is an amazing person and an expert in helping dogs heal and become their best selves. I adopted an English bulldog mix who was becoming quite reactive. He came from a well meaning shelter but was very under socialized. I didn’t have the skills to help him. Most fortunately, I read the great reviews about The Dog Training Spot and Stephanie. She has only worked with Harley a couple of weeks and already he is making major progress. Stephanie is coaching me in how to best teach him. I’m gaining more confidence in working with Harley. If you have a furry family member who is reactive or could benefit from good socialization, I highly recommend Stephanie. When I get Harley out of the car, he literally runs to the front door of The Dog Training Spot! He’s happy to be there and is not one bit afraid or anxious. I can tell he’s well treated when he’s in Stephanie’s good care. Harley and I could not be more thankful to have found Stephanie!

Emily Matheson
5/5

We used Stephanie to train our high energy, stubborn boxer. She did a terrific job. He is more obedient, listens better, doesn’t jump, and we can take him for walks without being drug. We really appreciate her and what she’s done!

Matt Payne
5/5
Stephanie was truly exceptional in helping my dog, Lexi, settle into her new home. From the moment we met, it was clear that she is not only highly knowledgeable, but also deeply compassionate and genuinely invested in the well-being of both dogs and their owners. Lexi came with…Read full reviewClose full review

Stephanie was truly exceptional in helping my dog, Lexi, settle into her new home. From the moment we met, it was clear that she is not only highly knowledgeable, but also deeply compassionate and genuinely invested in the well-being of both dogs and their owners. Lexi came with several challenges as she adjusted, and Stephanie took the time to carefully listen to every concern I had. She provided thoughtful, practical guidance for each issue we were facing and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and apply. What impressed me most was her ability to not only address the immediate concerns, but also give me the tools and confidence to continue building a calm, positive environment for Lexi moving forward. Thanks to Stephanie’s expertise, patience, and encouragement, things have become significantly easier and far more enjoyable for both Lexi and me. I now feel much more equipped to help her thrive, and I’m already seeing a positive difference in her comfort and behavior. I highly recommend Stephanie and The Dog Training Spot to anyone looking for professional, compassionate, and truly effective support for their dog.

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