FirstBarkAmazing service, loving attention and extra added services makes Steph the only choice for boarding in the area. She is always accessible and posts daily pics/videos. An added benefit is her training credentials...my two dogs came home better behaved. Great location with plenty of space. She's the real deal and great person...inside and out.
The Dog Training Spot
Oxford, Florida
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
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training Customer-reported
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Program details
Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm
- Grooming
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Board and train options Regular boarding in a home environment Daycare services Monday -Wednesday
- Cat sitting (in-home)
- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Animal Behavior Consulting
- Animal Behaviorist
- Boot Camps
- Continuing Education
- Dog's Health
- Doggie Door
- Pet Cpr
- Pet Parents
- Reactive Rover
- House Sitters
- Nail Trimming
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
110 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
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Steph is very dog smart and helped us a lot!
Winnie had a great time while I was vacationing. I was worried about her getting along with the other dogs but Stephanie kept her paired with a good friend!
My Willow love’s Stephanie, She is very good at training she’s patient, upbeat friendly and gets results. I would without hesitation have her train my dog! Thank you Stephanie 10 stars!
Stephanie is amazing! She has worked with our Charlie a couple of times now and he absolutely loves her. Charlie is a rescue who has anxiety issues but whenever we bring him over to Stephanie he lights up, he trusts her, he feels comfortable in her home and he walks right in with…Read full reviewClose full review
Stephanie is amazing! She has worked with our Charlie a couple of times now and he absolutely loves her. Charlie is a rescue who has anxiety issues but whenever we bring him over to Stephanie he lights up, he trusts her, he feels comfortable in her home and he walks right in with confidence. Thank you Stephanie for giving Charlie a safe place to visit, play and learn. He's always so happy to get there and we couldn't be happier when he stays with you, knowing that he's in such good caring hands.
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