Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior Modification in Tampa, Clearwater, Florida

Highland Canine Training, LLC is proud to serve the Tampa and Clearwater region of Florida. Our Tampa, FL dog trainer offers professional dog obedience training and behavior modification programs that meet the needs of our clients and their dogs. Highland Canine Training is well known throughout the Southeast for our comprehensive dog training programs as well as our reputation for successfully rehabilitating problem behaviors in hundreds of dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes. At Highland Canine Training, LLC we understand that having an obedient and well trained dog is an important part of any household dynamic.

Located in West Central Florida, we are offer professional dog obedience training and dog behavior modification to resolve common dog problems. We offer AKC STAR puppy training, on and off-leash dog obedience training as well as private dog training lessons, in home dog training and group dog obedience classes. Our dog training programs are designed to train your dog in all phases of obedience training to ensure that you have a well-balanced dog that will respond appropriately in your home as well as in distracting environments. We also strive to provide complete instruction for dog owners in convenient and easy to understand lesson formats. Our training programs include free follow up training for the life of the dog and are veterinarian recommended.

We are convenient to Tampa, Clearwater, Odessa, Holiday, Land O' Lakes, Temple Terrace, Lutz, New Tampa, South Tampa and the Palm Harbor, FL areas. Call us today locally at 813.300.4160 or toll-free at 866.200.2207 to schedule a FREE evaluation and consultation about your dog training needs and begin making your relationship with your dog a better one!

Dog Training Programs

Dog Training Programs Our Private Lessons are designed for the owner who wants to play an active part in their dogs training. With our private lessons, our trainer serves as a coach to help you teach your dog obedience or to rehabilitate and manage problem behaviors. Our private dog training lessons take place in your home and allows for learning in an environment where both you and your dog is comfortable. Our basic training course teaches on leash obedience commands including sit, down, stay, come, heel and place. We also offer an off-leash private lesson program to help you teach your dog the skills that are necessary to perform off leash as well. We can also rehabilitate any problem behaviors that you may be experiencing with your dog during these private lessons.

Our In Home dog training programs, we come to your home and spend several hours training your dog to ensure that they are well mannered members of your family. Our In Home training packages allow our dog trainers an opportunity to work with our clients one-on-one and to observe the dog in its natural environment. In-home training is a great option for dog owners who are too busy to complete the foundation work need to obtain the training results that they are looking for. It is also the perfect training program for dogs who may stress in kennel environments. Our trainers can teach basic obedience, off-leash obedience or even customize a behavior modification program that can be taught during our In-home dog training courses.

Our Group Class training is a great way to learn to train your dog in an environment that is set up for optimum socialization with new people, new dogs and a new environment. Our group class training meets weekly and is designed to teach the owner how to teach obedience and to learn how to manage problem behaviors. With our group dog training classes we offer, puppy class, basic obedience training, off-leash obedience training and behavior modification.

We provide customized dog behavior modification courses to resolve issues such as: barging out the door, counter surfing, housebreaking, jumping on people, pulling, biting, snapping, mouthing, fear, growling, neurotic behavior, dominance aggression, phobias, territorial aggression, fighting and much more! Behavior modification courses are available in either private lesson of in home training formats. Our trainers specialize in dog behavior problems and are highly successful with what are often considered difficult and hard to train dogs. We often rehabilitate dogs that other trainers will not work with or dogs that others have recommended to be euthanized. Call us today at 813.300.4160 to schedule a FREE, no obligation, evaluation to help you determine the best dog training program for you and your dog.

Become a Dog Trainer!

Dog Trainer School Want to Start a Career with Dogs? We offer aschool for dog trainers as well as a certification program that teaches you progressive and innovative methods of starting your new dog training career. We offer programs that include Basic and Advanced Obedience Training, Detection, Protection, Police Canine Trainer / Instructor and a Search and Rescue Trainer Course. Even if your goal is to advance your skills for a dog related career that you are currently involved in, our dog training courses are the best place to begin. Visit our corporate site to Learn More on our Dog Trainer School.

"I was very impressed with Brittany's work, both with our dogs and with us! She is professional, knowledgeable and fun. We asked her to help us with behavioral issues like tearing up paper when we aren't home, pottying in the house and trouble walking on the leash. She gathered enough information from us to make her assessment, and then she showed us all kinds of things to try. She is patient, yet insistent, and I've already seen great improvement. One thing I really liked was that she was able to explain why she was suggesting certain things, so it made sense to me, and she was great about answering all of our questions. I recommend Brittany very highly to train anyone's dogs!"

Marybeth S. -Clearwater, FL

"Brittany's class was always fun and welcoming. She always made Buddy, my dog, and I feel like we were her main concern, even though she had other clients as well. Each class Brittany spoke one on one with each of the students to make sure that we were confident with the techniques she shared and to give any specific advise for our dogs.

As we worked through the sessions leading up to our Canine Good Citizen test Brittany worked to improve our confidence in ourselves and our dogs. She was a great trainer and I hope she has additional classes that Buddy and I can attend."

Stacey and Buddy - Tampa, FL

"Brittany didn't just train our dog; she taught us how to train her. She helped us save money while developing a meaningful relationship with our dog."

Andrew P. - Odessa, FL

Dora's previous owners left her tied-up outside on a very short chain, so she was aggressive and very poorly behaved when we rescued her as a five-month-old puppy. We were unable to leave her unattended because she chewed on absolutely everything including fingers, toes, and ankles. Although we had been capable of training our other dogs, we realized at once that we would need professional help with Dora. Our first trainer wanted her to enroll in a $1,500 course. On our second try, we did not feel the trainer had a connection with Dora and her recommendations did not change her behavior. When Brittany became available, we were delighted because we had heard so many good things about her. On Brittany's first visit, Dora was characteristically aggressive and bit her bite sleeve a few times. Brittany showed us some techniques to change Dora's behavior; even more importantly, though, she gave us homework assignments for us to work on between visits. Ultimately, she taught us how to train Dora instead of doing it herself for exorbitant fees. Brittany did not just save us money, but she enabled us to connect with Dora at a much more meaningful level than if she had been trained by someone else. After just a few more visits, we had our life back: Dora was no longer controlling us and Brittany had given us the tools and techniques to control her. After seeing how well she was doing, we enrolled Dora in a six-week Canine Good Citizen class. Our friends laughed at the thought of Dora passing the test; but with Brittany's help, we passed on the first attempt. Dora is a different dog now. We are so thankful for Brittany; she's made such a difference in our lives!

Holly and Dora - Tampa, FL