Affordable Compassionate Dog Training llc
Service area: Serves Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida, with in-home training available within 15 miles of Margate; additional travel fee beyond that.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs are structured as session-based packages tailored to specific behavioral issues, ranging from 3 to 8 sessions. Each session is conducted in-home or via board-and-train at Arfington Pet Resort. Programs include step-by-step behavior modification for reactivity, separation anxiety, barking, and aggression, with personalized plans based on the dog’s temperament. Clients receive homework and detailed session summaries. Board and train options include daily training, walks, socialization, and playtime over 4 weeks or custom durations.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
One-time in-home session: $125. Package pricing: Walks Without Pulling (4 sessions) $399, Separation Anxiety (3 sessions) $349, Fix Leash Reactivity (5 sessions) $499, Home Harmony Crate Training (3 sessions) $349, Aggression Rehab Program $899, Puppy Manners & Confidence Course (6 sessions) $699. Board and train programs range from $1,100 to $3,999. A non-refundable deposit of $50 or 20% of package price is required to book.
Policies
Bookings require 24-hour advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of $50 or 20% of package price is required to reserve a session. Remaining balance due at first session. Rescheduling requires 24-hour notice; cancellations with less notice forfeit the session or deposit. No-shows are charged as completed sessions. Packages are non-refundable once started but may be transferred to another family member or applied to different services within 90 days. Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to severe weather.
Testimonials
“Avi is absolutely Amazing. At UFAR Animal Rescue, we’ve seen how his patience, compassion, and skill transform even the most anxious or reactive dogs. He takes the time to understand each dog and rebuilds their trust from the inside out. Thanks to Avi, dogs once labeled ‘aggressive’ have been transformed and adopted.”
-Kerry Giacomino, Director UFAR Animal Rescue
“Avi is incredible, even with the most difficult dogs. Ufar rescue has some of the most challenging dogs with major behavioral problems that other trainers wouldn’t take on and he has worked miracles with them. He will transform your dog!!!!!”
-Wendy B., Vice Director UFAR Animal Rescue
“I had a great experience with Avi. I’ve trained other dogs with other trainers and Avi stands out. He’s very patient and created a great bond with my puppy. He has a natural ability and is dedicated to your success.”
-Martin D., Boca Raton
About the Trainer
Affordable Compassionate Dog Training is a specialized in-home dog training service focused on adopted dogs and dogs with challenging behavioral issues such as leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, barking, jumping, and door rushing. Led by trainer Avi, the business offers humane, patience-based methods that avoid prong, e-collars, or harsh corrections, instead building calm and trust through clear structure and positive guidance. Services include private in-home sessions, board-and-train programs at Arfington Pet Resort, and remote support for separation anxiety. Avi is officially recognized as a trainer for shelters and rescues, including UFAR Animal Rescue, where he has transformed dogs labeled “aggressive” or “anxious” into adoptable, calm companions. Training occurs in the dog’s natural environment to ensure lasting results.
Programs range from 3 to 8 sessions tailored to specific issues like leash pulling, crate training, or aggression rehab, with pricing starting at $125 per session and packages from $349 to $3,999. The business also offers a free phone consultation to assess needs before committing to a program.
Avi’s approach emphasizes emotional healing and building confidence in both dogs and their owners, with detailed session summaries and homework provided after each visit to reinforce progress at home.
Accomplishments
Official trainer for UFAR Animal Rescue, with proven success transforming highly reactive and anxious rescue dogs into calm, adoptable companions. Recognized by shelter directors for patience, skill, and ability to work with dogs other trainers decline.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior and needs. After the consultation, book a session or package through the website or by phone/text. A deposit secures your appointment, and training begins in your home or at the board-and-train facility.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7am-8pm
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
529 S Cortez Dr, Margate, FL 33068Listing Tools for Trainers
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