FirstBarkI’m leaving this review because the training I received was outstanding. Stephanie made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, always checking in to ensure I wasn’t feeling overwhelmed. She took the time to teach me how to give clear and effective commands, making sure I understood every step of the way. I would definitely recommend The Dog Training Spot.
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.
Stephanie did the 5 week private training program with my GSD Rocky starting when he was 11 weeks old. After each training session, there was a noticeable improvement in obedience, applicable intellect, and engagement. Stephanie worked on what I wanted to work on instead of for…Read full reviewClose full review
Stephanie did the 5 week private training program with my GSD Rocky starting when he was 11 weeks old. After each training session, there was a noticeable improvement in obedience, applicable intellect, and engagement. Stephanie worked on what I wanted to work on instead of forcing a cookie cutter curriculum. I would strongly recommend The Dog Training Spot anybody seeking dog training at any level.
We loved our time with Stephanie! She is very knowledgeable and patient!
Our dog muffin just spent 3 weeks with Stephanie at the dog training spot and had a fantastic time. His mommy was placed in a nursing home so he needed a family to love him while he was waiting on his new mama. Stephanie and the team took fantastic care of muffin and he is now ve…Read full reviewClose full review
Our dog muffin just spent 3 weeks with Stephanie at the dog training spot and had a fantastic time. His mommy was placed in a nursing home so he needed a family to love him while he was waiting on his new mama. Stephanie and the team took fantastic care of muffin and he is now very happily at his new family. The training that he received from Stephanie was fantastic and he came out like a brand new dog learning all the things a dog should learn.
We're full-time RVers and constantly meeting new people and their dogs. We recently picked up a stray Akita that suffers from long-term neglect and consequently is aggressive toward other dogs (he bit one). As such, we were worried about his behavior but did not know how to hand…Read full reviewClose full review
We're full-time RVers and constantly meeting new people and their dogs. We recently picked up a stray Akita that suffers from long-term neglect and consequently is aggressive toward other dogs (he bit one). As such, we were worried about his behavior but did not know how to handle him. Through much research, we found Stephanie, and she is amazing! She taught us how to read his body language and how to react in different situations. Loki is now much calmer around other dogs and while he still has much to learn, we have a clear direction and path to follow to get there. We highly recommend Stephanie if you have a dog with behavioral issues. She is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about your pet.
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