WE ARE TAKE THE LEAD
Certified Dog Trainer
At Take The Lead dog training, we strive to provide a humane, reward-based training methodology to build a relationship of trust and respect between you and your pet. Browse our site to learn more about us or contact us to schedule a consultation.
OUR SERVICES
Personalized Training
BASIC OBEDIENCE & MANNERS TRAINING
Receive personalized care from your instructor in the privacy of your own home. Our behavior expert will support you in building your skills and working with your pet to help realize your goals. We cover all Basic Commands and help Customize a Training Plan for Dog.
GROUP TRAINING
FOUNDATION LEVEL 1
Introductory level class for Puppies and Beginners KEY ITEMS COVERED Potty training and crate training information, Focus, SIT, Name Recognition, Loose Leash Walking, Down, Wait, Off
PRIVATE TRAINING
Our Private training sessions are One on One with your Certified dog trainer, this is to strengthen your skills and confidence. We offer In Home and Public Training for those that need more help then a Group Class. We work on the issues you may be having. Our Private Training Lessons are one hour long. Let us help you to achieve your training goals.
BASIC OBEDIENCE & MANNERS TRAINING (ONLINE)
Receive personalized care from your online instructor in the privacy of your own home. Our behavior expert will support you in building your skills and working with your pet to help realize your goals.
PRIVATE TRAINING (ONLINE)
Join us in our training sessions with our expert pet trainers to strengthen your skills and confidence. You will see the change in your pet from the get-go. Simply put, our training works!
CGC CLASSES
We offer CGC Classes, Star Puppy, Urban and Trick Dog Certification. CGC Course is 6 weeks long, CGC Test on the last day.We will Start a FIT DOG Group walk in the coming weeks. Check back for updates.
IN HOME LESSONS
We will provide you with tools and tricks to teach your pet how to be a well-mannered companion. Our Positive Reinforcement approach creates pets that are balanced, mentally and physically. We Come to you at your Home, Travel outside of St Augustine will occur a extra fee. Our In Home Lessons address the issues you are having in your home, yard, or Neighborhood.
THERAPY DOG TRAINING COURSE
Have you ever wanted to share your Dog with others? We Offer a 4 week Therapy Dog Course, we teach you everything you need to know to become a Therapy Dog team with your dog. You can visit Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Children's Reading Programs and much more. We cover all aspects of Training, Feild Trips, Applying, Testing and much more....
BASIC AGILITY
Learn Basic Agility, we supply the equipment, Lessons are 1 Hour long. Fun for you and your dog.
PRIVATE BEACH LESSONS
Want Better Manners at the Beach? Want your Dog to learn to Swim? We can Schedule a Private Lesson and Work on Their Obedience Skills, or Introduce them to the Water. Contact me to Learn More...
PUPPY OBEDIENCE & PUPPY FOUNDATION
Receive personalized Training for your Puppy in either Puppy Obedience or Puppy Foundation Lessons, This is for Puppies 12 weeks to 12 months of age. We cover Waking on leash, Potty Training, Crate Training, Puppy Manners and all age appropriate Obedience Commands. Let us help you build a strong foundation with you new Puppy.
CANINE CONDITIONING FITNESS
We will provide you with tools a to teach you and your pet how to stay in peak Fitness for Dog Sports or to help improve your Senior Dogs to live their Best Life. Our holistic approach creates pets that are balanced, mentally and physically. Contact me to learn more.
TRACKING
Tracking is taught by Private Lesson ONLY,We will teach you and your dog the Basics of Tracking, all you need is 20 ft LeashTracking Harness Water / First Aid KitAble to walk long Distance
ALL ABOUT US
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Founded in 2013, we offer a variety of classes that focus on pet communication, soloocialization and science-based behavioral theory. No matter what service you book with us, you’re guaranteed to learn everything there is to know about raising a respectful and problem-free pet.
At Take The Lead dog training, our aim is to provide real solutions to the most common challenges that pet owners face. Through expert behavioral coaching and applying kind, approachable, and humane principles, we are here to help you alleviate all of that unwanted owner stress. I'm also Certified in Canine Cammunication an also a Canine Conditioning Coach. We Look forward to working with you....
May May Hall Howland
Angela was amazing with all our Doodles this Morning! My Bella needs work! lol, However we learned a lot this morning and practiced at petsmart while shopping. Bella did very well.
Crystal Rodriguez
Excellent Trainer! We learned so much and it has improved our bond even more. Highly recommend and will use the service again
Jacki Garra
Great first lesson. Can't wait to practice and continue learning. Thank you !!
Julia Burkhart
Dolly and I were faced with a cat on one side and a Barking dog on the other, I used all that we had learned including my energy and we strolled right through, No Problems. Night and day from before we trained with you. So grateful for your services.