Unleash Fido is a professional dog-training facility serving Jacksonville, Florida, and surrounding communities. We offer puppy training, obedience training, private lessons, board-and-train programs, advanced off-leash training, and behavior modification for dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, and other challenging behaviors. Every program is customized to the dog and owner, with practical training at our facility and in real-world environments. Our experienced trainers focus on clear communication, dependable obedience, improved confidence, and lasting results that owners can continue at home. Contact us to schedule a free evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavior modification is a systematic process designed to change a bad behavior.
Whether your dog has fear, aggression, or anxiety, we offer programs to assist changing those unwanted behaviors.
Leash trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville off-leash dog training program develops reliable obedience and greater freedom around real-world distractions. Training focuses on dependable recall, heel, place, sit, down, extended stays and impulse control, helping owners enjoy more confidence and control with their dogs.
Our Jacksonville leash training helps reduce pulling, lunging and distracted walking. Dogs learn proper heel position, focus, impulse control and calm behavior around people, dogs and real-world distractions, giving owners safer, calmer and more enjoyable walks.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Our Advanced Obedience Program builds on your dog’s existing training to develop reliable off-leash obedience, improved impulse control and dependable responses around real-world distractions. Training includes heel, recall, place, sit, down and extended stays, helping owners enjoy greater freedom.
With basic obedience training, a dog will learn how to comply with commands given by the handler.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville puppy training program builds a strong foundation through age-appropriate obedience, socialization, confidence building, leash skills, house manners and impulse control. We help puppies develop good habits while teaching owners how to continue successful training at home.
Recall trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville recall training helps dogs respond reliably when called, even around real-world distractions. We build focus, impulse control and dependable communication so owners can enjoy greater confidence and safety with their dogs both on and off leash.
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville aggressive dog training program addresses behaviors such as growling, lunging, biting, resource guarding and territorial aggression. We create an individualized behavior-modification plan focused on safety, clear communication, reliable obedience and calmer responses.
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Dog boarding with training is available exclusively to established Unleash Fido clients. During your dog’s stay, our trainers provide structured refresher sessions to reinforce previously learned commands, obedience, manners and impulse control. This service helps maintain your dog’s training.
Our Jacksonville board-and-train programs provide immersive, customized training for dogs, obedience, off-leash reliability and behavioral concerns. Dogs stay at our professional facility while learning practical skills, followed by owner instruction to continue the training at home.
Private trainingProgram details
Private lessons are an excellent alternative when your dog needs more personalized attention.
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy Foundation is the most critical part of your puppy’s life. Starting off on the right paw will more than likely prevent many unwanted behaviors in the future.
Get your puppy started the right way by socializing and learning the proper and appropriate behaviors.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced trainingProgram details
Advanced training builds on basic obedience training with more complicated commands such as off-leash obedience training and trick training.
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Progress reportsCustomer-reported
Refresher trainingProgram details
After completion of any of our programs, we offer a refresher course to touch up on training techniques when your pup boards with us.
Dog sports
Trick training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
Dog walking
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
We offer a free no obligation consultation to guide you on the best training options for you and your pup.
Other listed services
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Administer Medication
Basic Commands
Dog Academy
Dog Boot CampProgram details
Your dog comes to stay with us for a period of time and gets trained throughout the day by multiple different trainers.
Dog's Learning
Doggie boot campProgram details
Doggie boot camp is the most popular choice for busy people and a preferable alternative to dog daycare if you are going out of town.
Interactive Lessons
Nail Trim
Public Classes
Working Dog
Multiple Dog
Refresher Courses
Continuing Education
Dog Training in Jacksonville FL
Reactive TrainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville reactive dog training program helps dogs that bark, lunge or become overly excited around people, dogs and other triggers. We focus on reliable obedience, impulse control, confidence and calmer responses in real-world environments while teaching owners how to manage and reinforce.
Dog Boarding ServicesProgram details
We provide professional dog boarding in Jacksonville exclusively for established Unleash Fido training clients. Whether you’re traveling or need care for your dog, our team provides a safe, structured and familiar environment. Boarding is not available to the general public.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
What is a board & train program?
Board & train is an immersive program where your dog stays with our Jacksonville trainers for intensive obedience and behavior training. It’s a great option for busy families.
We focus on in-facility and board & train programs. However, many Jacksonville families find our structured facility training delivers faster, more reliable results since we are able to utilize all training obstacles at our facility.
Prices vary based on the program, but we offer affordable options from private lessons to immersive board & train. Schedule a free consultation at our Jacksonville location to get an exact quote.
Meeting a new dog? Follow the 80/20 rule.
You approach about 80% of the way — then stop and let the dog choose to come the remaining 20%.
It’s a respectful way to build trust and keep interactions safe and positive. 🐶🤝
Unleash Fido is located at 6824 Phillips Parkway Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 32256. We proudly serve Jacksonville and nearby areas like Orange Park, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra, and Nocatee.
The 90/10 rule for using treats in dog training is simple:
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily diet. The other 90% should come from their regular meals — whether that’s kibble or a well-balanced raw diet.
This keeps training effective and your pup healthy. Win-win! 🐾
It depends on the dog’s needs. Some dogs improve in just a few sessions, while others benefit from our board & train program at our Jacksonville facility.
The 7 essential commands every dog should know?
Start with their name, then add come, sit, down, heel, place, and out.
These basics aren’t just about obedience — they make life with your dog safer, easier, and way more enjoyable for both of you. 🐾
Puppy socialization isn’t just about playing with lots of dogs or meeting tons of people — it’s about positive exposure to a variety of experiences.
Think “Rule of 7”:
🚗 Take at least 7 car rides
🦴 Spend time in a crate at least 7 different times
🌿 Walk on at least 7 different surfaces
The goal is to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted dog by gently introducing them to the world around them. It’s all about quality, not quantity.
Yes! Unleash Fido provides professional dog training in Jacksonville, FL, including obedience, puppy training, behavior modification, and board & train programs.
5/5We took our wheatie Charlie to Unleash Fido after being very overwhelmed and frustrated with the chaotic puppy behavior. Macayla was our trainer and she immediately made me feel like we could trust them to make him a better and less chaotic dog for our family.
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We took our wheatie Charlie to Unleash Fido after being very overwhelmed and frustrated with the chaotic puppy behavior. Macayla was our trainer and she immediately made me feel like we could trust them to make him a better and less chaotic dog for our family.
This training exceeded my expectations. We have a healthy relationship and can control the chaos now. He walks SO much better on a leash, goes to “place” when told, and doesn’t constantly torment our senior dog…he even stopped chewing all of the kids toys up!
Macayla is constantly available/responsive via text and never makes me feel bad for asking ALL of the questions. I truly feel like this is a lifetime investment and worth the money. We are so grateful to have a sweet and well behaved pup! Thank YOU!
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Kat Hollander
5/5We had our very stubborn one year old coonhound at Unleash Fido for Board-and-Train with Dakota. The difference has been night and day. Before training, Stella had been a nightmare for me to take on walks, very reactive towards anything with 4 legs, almost too strong when she pul…Read full reviewClose full review
We had our very stubborn one year old coonhound at Unleash Fido for Board-and-Train with Dakota. The difference has been night and day. Before training, Stella had been a nightmare for me to take on walks, very reactive towards anything with 4 legs, almost too strong when she pulled, especially since I have medical issues that made it extremely difficult to grip or pull. After training and our follow-up lessons, she is a happy, obedient dog who loves to please and is a joy to take on walks. Dakota has been so patient and I really appreciate how the follow-up lessons are really catered specifically towards both dog and owner. I feel like he went above and beyond with her. We plan to continue training for more advanced skills and will board her there if we need to go out of town.
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April Monaco
5/5I literally cannot speak highly enough about Unleash Fido and their employees. I loved my dog very much, but I was going insane at home with her. She is an 80 lb Corso/Pit, with enough energy to power, a small country. I enrolled her in the four week program with Travis, who is i…Read full reviewClose full review
I literally cannot speak highly enough about Unleash Fido and their employees. I loved my dog very much, but I was going insane at home with her. She is an 80 lb Corso/Pit, with enough energy to power, a small country. I enrolled her in the four week program with Travis, who is incredibly knowledgeable and fantastic. Macayla was her designated trainer, and the difference is night and day on the other side of training. I am actually enjoying my dog, not just loving her - ENJOYING her. I can take her out now on field trips and walks and car rides and not have to worry about a thing. Game changer! If you’re on the fence, just jump - it’s worth the investment!
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Roni Abo Eid
5/5
Highly recommend Lydia. Really helpful and goes above and beyond to ensure you have good support to continue the training and reinforcement process at home.
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Lee Keebut
1/5
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