Dog Training Services in Jacksonville, Florida

Here in Jacksonville, we love our furry friends. That’s why they turn to Unleash Fido, one of Florida’s premiere dog trainers.

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Ready to get started or learn more about how we can help with your dog training needs? Call us at 904-849-8007 (Jacksonville) or 813-512-3347 (Tampa) or fill out the form below and a company representative will be in touch within 24 hours. ***If you do not hear from us, please call the office, the request may not have been submitted.***

Unleash Fido in Jacksonville, Florida

Mon - Fri: 7:00AM—7:00PM
Sat - Sun: By Appointment

Training dogs and helping them reach their fullest potential is our joy at Unleash Fido! We adore pups of all ages, sizes, and breeds and relish every opportunity to work with them. Similarly, we are happy to help owners learn how to manage their pets with care and guidance. 

 

 

If you’re looking for a professional dog trainer in Jacksonville, FL, this is the best place to be. The people behind Unleash Fido are experts who love what we do. We have a state-of-the-art training facility with outdoor and indoor training areas, dedicated spaces for small and large dogs, and special UV- light system for disinfectant throughout our Jacksonville, FL facility.

Your pet will be in the best and most caring hands at Unleash Fido.

 

 

We proudly serve dog owners throughout Jacksonville, including Riverside, San Marco, Mandarin, Arlington, and Southside. Wherever you call home in Jax, our trainers come to you or welcome you to our state-of-the-art facility.

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Professional Dog Training in Jacksonville, FL

Dogs need care and attention from their owners. But more than that, they need guidance and training to feel comfortable and confident to be on their best behavior whenever they are in public places and the company of strangers and their pets.

Whether you have a young puppy or an adult dog, you can sign them up for dog training in Jacksonville. Our behavior specialists and dog trainers have years of experience teaching dogs desired behaviors  and to properly socialize with other people and animals. More importantly, we help owners and their pets build trust and confidence in one another. When your pet trusts you and recognizes you as an authority figure, it becomes easier to instill obedience and make them follow your commands.

We offer the following Jacksonville dog training classes:

Our experienced trainers apply a positive and compassionate approach to equip your dog with essential skills, enabling them to quickly adapt to new environments and situations, as well as address behavioral challenges.

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Puppy Foundation

Start training your dogs at a young age so they can grow into friendly, happy, and well-behaved pets no matter the place or situation.

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Private Lessons

These one-on-one sessions with an experienced dog trainer in Jacksonville, FL, are customized to your dog’s learning pace and style.

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Doggie Boot Camp

Let your pet stay at our professional training facility, where they’ll receive top-notch one-on-one training for manners and obedience

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Basic Obedience

Get your pooch to follow basic commands such as sit, lie down, stay, come, follow, leave or drop an object, and more.

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Advanced Obedience

Train your dog to follow commands like place, come, stay and heel, whether they are on or off the leash.

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Behavior Modification

Slowly but surely, train your dog to stop bad habits and unpleasant behavior by addressing separation anxiety, fear, and other factors.

Boarding Program

Being a graduate of any of our programs, allows you to board with us as well. If you’re going out of town, you can leave your dogs in our care for continued training. We will pamper and look after them 24/7 if you sign up for dog boarding in Jacksonville, FL.

Look no further for a seasoned dog trainer in Jacksonville, FL.

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How We Train in Jacksonville

Most of the work happens at our state-of-the-art Jacksonville facility, where your dog can focus and learn without outside distractions. But training doesn't stop there, once a behavior is solid, we take it on "field trips" to pet-friendly restaurants and stores around Jacksonville, proofing what your dog has learned in real-world settings so they stay calm and obedient wherever life takes you.

We Address Dog Behavior Problems

We offer dog training in Jacksonville that focuses on behavioral modification. Experienced trainers at Unleash Fido teach young and old dogs to develop good habits and get rid of unpleasant behaviors. Dogs are a man’s best friend, but some people might see them as violent or unsociable when they misbehave. This is one of the reasons we provide expert dog training in Jacksonville, FL. 

 

We address the following behaviors:

 

  • Pulling on leash
  • Jumping up
  • Attention seeking
  • Nuisance barking
  • Obsessiveness
  • Separation anxiety
  • Front door manners
  • Aggression toward people or other dogs
  • Toileting problems
  • Recall -- coming when called
  • Chewing
  • Destruction
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Play biting
  • And so much more…

 

Training is necessary for a dog’s safety and welfare as much as people’s peace of mind. If your pet has some behavioral issues, sign them up for Jacksonville dog training at Unleash Fido.

Common Questions About Dog Training in Jacksonville

The length of training depends on your dog's age, temperament, current behavior, and training goals. Basic obedience or puppy training may take two to three weeks, while advanced obedience or behavior modification typically takes four to five weeks. Because every dog learns at a different pace, we do not guarantee an exact completion date. You are paying for the results of the training—not simply a set number of days or weeks. During your free consultation, we'll evaluate your dog and recommend the most appropriate training program based on their individual needs.
Training begins at our professional dog-training facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where dogs learn in a safe, structured, and controlled environment. As your dog progresses, we take training into the real world through supervised field trips to dog-friendly stores, parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and other public locations. These outings help dogs practice obedience around everyday distractions, including people, dogs, traffic, noises, and unfamiliar environments.
Basic obedience training focuses on everyday commands and manners, including come, sit, down, heel, place, leash walking, and impulse control. It is ideal for dogs that need improved communication, structure, reliability, and better behavior at home and in public. Behavior modification is designed for dogs with more serious concerns, such as aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, severe anxiety, territorial behavior, or biting. In addition to addressing these behaviors, dogs still learn the foundational obedience commands taught in our basic obedience programs. Behavior modification requires a more individualized approach and additional time to address the underlying issues while teaching safer, more appropriate responses. During your free consultation, we'll evaluate your dog and recommend the program that best fits their specific needs.
Yes! Unleash Fido offers a free, no-obligation consultation before you commit to a training program. During the consultation, we'll meet with you and your dog, discuss your concerns and goals, evaluate your dog's behavior, explain our training methods, and recommend the program that best fits your dog's individual needs. You'll also have the opportunity to tour our Jacksonville dog-training facility, meet our team, and ask any questions before making a decision.

Unleash Fido in Jacksonville

Jacksonville dog owners want the best for their dogs. The dog trainers at Unleash Fido are here to help your puppy or dog get the training and care they need to be happy, obedient, successful members of your family — and the entire Jacksonville community. Call or visit Unleash Fido today to learn more about what we can do for you and your dog.

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A huge thank you to Makayla & the Unleash Fido team. I was a nervous wreck leaving my fur babies for training but I knew they and my husband and I all needed help. We moved here to be closer to family but no one could come over because of the chaos. After 5 weeks of in-house training and follow-ups, family & friends are able to visit and actually enjoy being here. Thank you Unleash Fido for helping our family and taking such wonderful care of our fur babies.
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I brought my dog in with pretty bad reactivity towards other dogs and people. After only 4 weeks with Unleash Fido she did a complete 180 and all those issues are gone. Highly recommend bringing your dog there.
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We have a 2 year old Belgian Malinois that needed some impulse control. A malinois is a special kind of breed & I did not trust anyone else with him, but we needed to nip some things in the bud. Macayla came HIGHLY recommended & it took me almost 2 years to call her to ellicit outside help. He could open any door in the house including the front door & when anyone came to the door he would charge. Let's just say that bark & jiggling the door handle scared EVERYONE away, but still not appropriate. He barked at anyone on a bike or motorcycle, charged whenever he wanted to go after something in the yard, started to act like a teenager when asked to do normal commands & all of sudden decided he would make his own heel position. All of which were due to inconsistencies in training on my part coupled with a smart manipulative Pup. We did the board & train program for 4 weeks with Macayla as his primary trainer and he came back a NEW DOG! Same mischievous fun personality, but he stops himself now ... with a little ecollar mixed in. We may have also got a little lesson on not letting his cuteness manipulate us! Ha! I can't say enough good things. Highly recommend.
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Geena is the BEST ♥️ I brought both of my dogs, Rocket and Remi (2 pitbulls) in for behavior modification training and they have both progressed so much. She took such good care of them, showed them they both didn’t need to be fearful, and taught them so many commands that they are excelling in. She has made my life so much easier and has shown me how to truly understand my dogs and their behavior. They were always such amazing dogs, but she has helped them really flourish into who I always knew they could be. And they absolutely adore her. Thank you Geena! I’m so grateful for you and now you have to be here forever 💕
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Great place to have your dog trained! They did an amazing job with my 3 year old dog Athena. She came home a completely different dog!! The trainer was great and she took the time to work with us and her with the things she learned in the 4 weeks she was there!! Thank you so much!!
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These 5 stars are really a standing ovation. Before Unleash Fido, our Millie girl had a clear policy on obedience - “I’ll do what I want, when I want….” Unleash Fido changed the game. Macayla took our concerns seriously, helped us understand Millie’s behavior, and gave us practical ways to work with her at home. Their entire staff was patient with Millie and with the humans who had apparently been living under her management. The progress has been incredible, and we feel so much more confident with her now. Millie still has her big personality—she’s just no longer the sole legal authority on property rights in our house. We’re genuinely grateful to Unleash Fido. They know their stuff, they care, and they deserve every bit of this five star review. A huge “round of paws” for these guys! They truly are the best!
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Our Bronx did great training at board and train. He has been home quite a while now and still knows his commands. They took good care of him with all of his meds and shampoos. And he got a fun little field trip to Bass Pro Shops before graduating.
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We had the most amazing experience with Unleashed Fido! We fostered our little dog, Dabble, before adopting him, and this was our first experience with both boarding and professional training. He stayed at Unleashed Fido for a month, and we truly could not have been happier. Not only was Dabble incredibly well cared for, but the difference in his behavior and training has been remarkable. He is so well behaved, follows commands, and came home happy and confident. The entire team, especially McKayla , went above and beyond—they are always available to answer questions, keep you updated, and make you feel completely comfortable while your dog is in their care. It was such an incredibly positive experience from beginning to end. We highly, recommend Unleashed Fido and wouldn’t hesitate to trust them with Dabble again. Knowing he’ll be somewhere he loves and is so well cared for gives us tremendous peace of mind. Unleashed Fido is truly an amazing place, and we are so grateful we found them.
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Unleash Fido and their team are all FANTASTIC! Geena was our dog trainer; she was patient, very knowledgeable, and really took the time to understand our dogs personality and needs. The training techniques were clear , effective, and easy for us to continue at home. We went out of town and had her boarded and knew that our puppy would be in good hands!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!