Academy Of Canines LLC

Academy Of Canines offers in-home private lessons for all ages, focusing on obedience, house manners, and behavior correction. Their Puppy Board & Train program is an intensive 2-, 4-, or 6-week residential program where puppies live with the trainer, receive daily physical and mental stimulation, and learn foundational commands, crate training, potty training, and socialization. Owners receive weekly updates and a hands-on lesson when the puppy returns home. Seminars are available for organizations on canine topics. Training is customized per dog and includes ongoing support via Facebook updates.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $45 per session, $175 for 4 sessions, $245 for 6 sessions. Puppy Board & Train: $1,475 for 2 weeks, $2,475 for 4 weeks, $3,525 for 6 weeks. Organization seminars: $35 per person, with $20 going to the organization. Payment plans available for board & train programs, with full payment due by the first day of the last week of training.

Policies

Clients must notify the trainer if they become ill to reschedule lessons. Lessons can be rescheduled with notice. For Board & Train programs, full payment is required by the first day of the last week of training. Payment plans are available upon request. Group classes and fundraisers are currently postponed for community safety.

Academy Of Canines LLC is a professional dog training business based in Ocala, FL, offering private in-home training lessons to help dog owners build strong, positive relationships with their pets. They specialize in obedience training, house manners, puppy development, behavior modification, and socialization to create mentally stable dogs that are safe and welcome in any environment. Their unique approach focuses on training both the dog and the owner together, ensuring long-term success through consistency and education. They offer a Puppy Board & Train program where puppies stay at the trainer’s home for intensive training, with weekly owner visits and updates. They also provide guidance on breed selection and help families manage multi-pet households. All breeds and ages are welcomed, and training is tailored to each dog’s individual needs.

The trainer, Rebecca McCoy, has over 20 years of hands-on experience, raised in a dog-breeding and training household, and has trained everything from working-line German Shepherds to rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues. She emphasizes positive, structured training methods and believes early intervention prevents future problems. Their mission is to turn dogs into family members and good neighbors, helping owners avoid surrendering their pets due to unmanaged behavior.

They also offer educational seminars for organizations like schools and churches, and provide ongoing support through weekly Facebook updates to keep clients informed and connected.

Accomplishments

Rebecca McCoy has been training dogs since 2003 and founded Academy Of Canines LLC in 2006. She has trained working-line German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues. She also has experience in Service Dog training and has successfully helped families integrate multi-pet households and manage challenging behaviors.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Academy Of Canines LLC by phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. A consultation is arranged to determine the best training approach, whether in-home private lessons or the Puppy Board & Train program. Clients must provide up-to-date vaccination and fecal records before training begins.