Behavior consultation in Gainesville, Florida

Casper’s Camp Hope Gainesville Dog Training is the premier choice for dog training and behavioral rehabilitation in Gainesville, FL. Accredited with IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) and CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) standards, as well as AKC certified evaluation. Specializing in puppy training, board and train, drop and train, 1-on-1 private lessons, and severe behavior modification for reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression using LIMA and positive reinforcement methodologies.

USING COMPASSIONATE, POSITIVE, FORCE-FREE METHODS: THE MODERN APPROACH TO CANINE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Positive-Only methods involve building a lasting, lifetime relationship of trust between the human and dog, it means making it fun for the dog to learn and do what it is asked to do. This is accomplished by teaching the dog to ‘WORK” for a reward, which is either a treat, a favorite toy, or simply playing with you! Dogs see any type of attention, affection, activity or treat as a reward for a job done. It is much easier and repeatable to train a dog using positive-only methods than by the old methods, because the dogs enjoy doing the task and will respond willingly and much more reliably to their training!

Dogs are our passion! We love sharing our knowledge and experience with dog families. Our trainers have led group classes and private sessions in the Gainesville community for nearly 20 years, helping teach dogs of all ages how to be better family dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs.

Programs include behavior consultation, puppy training and training with puppies.