FirstBarkI have a rescue Chihuahua that is fearful of people in new situations. Stephanie gave me some training tips and exercises I could do with her at home. Mia is usually very leery of new people and situations. Stephanie made her feel at ease and she seemed very relaxed during the training session. Stephanie is very professional and helpful, and I’m sure Mia will keep on improving.
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.
All we can say is that Stephanie is amazing!!! Our 7 month old English Shepherd was reactionary to new people, new dogs, new sounds (you got it….ALL things new.) Stephanie came to our house and she had control right from the start. We knew he was smart but she brought out a whol…Read full reviewClose full review
All we can say is that Stephanie is amazing!!! Our 7 month old English Shepherd was reactionary to new people, new dogs, new sounds (you got it….ALL things new.) Stephanie came to our house and she had control right from the start. We knew he was smart but she brought out a whole new side of him. Her techniques are different from other training we’ve experienced and we couldn’t be more pleased. I couldn’t get him to down from a sit. In 2 minutes Stephanie taught him (and us) how to make him down. Ever since he drops at the word down! We can walk without him pulling my arm off and he will sit and watch as dogs and people pass by! He still has a little ways to go but Stephanie has worked magic!! Khyber is a better companion because of her.
We purchased a shorkiepoo and handed him to Steph on week10. He came home with manners and obedience. I was shocked. I love that we have now become friends and I get to see and hear about her journey down south. Invest your money and give your pet to her. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Excellent care of our baby! She loved spending time there.
It was hard to give up my 6.5 month old Foster-Fail puppy who had developed some behaviors for 2 whole weeks !! Chihuahua’s are stubborn and yappy! Stephanie was a totally miracle worker, informative, loving to my baby, and so kind! Everyday she sent videos, pictures, and/or pho…Read full reviewClose full review
It was hard to give up my 6.5 month old Foster-Fail puppy who had developed some behaviors for 2 whole weeks !! Chihuahua’s are stubborn and yappy! Stephanie was a totally miracle worker, informative, loving to my baby, and so kind! Everyday she sent videos, pictures, and/or phone calls to show me progress, tips, tricks, and the care she was receiving! She treated my puppy like it was her own! When I picked up my baby , I was Blown away, shocked and amazed! I felt like I had a completely different dog! I appreciated the time she took to pass on her knowledge to help me successful with my baby! I would highly recommend Total Pet Care!
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