Amy’s Canine Kindergarten

Training programs include private in-home lessons, 3–4 times weekly day training while owners are at work, virtual sessions via Zoom or FaceTime, a 6-week puppy kindergarten class, and intensive behavior modification for issues like aggression and separation anxiety. Each program includes personalized plans, weekly video updates, and written notes. Dog and Baby classes help families transition safely with new infants. All programs use positive reinforcement and are tailored to the dog’s personality and the family’s lifestyle.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss customized packages based on training needs and program selection.

Amy’s Canine Kindergarten is a professional dog training business in Tampa, Florida, specializing in science-based, positive reinforcement methods to solve common canine behavior issues. With over 20 years of experience, owner Amy Weeks offers personalized training solutions for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, addressing problems like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, aggression, potty training, and reactivity. The business provides flexible training options including in-home private lessons, day training, virtual sessions via Zoom or FaceTime, and specialized classes like Dog and Baby. Training focuses on fun, reward-based exercises that build trust and strengthen the human-dog bond without pain, intimidation, or fear-based tactics. Amy is certified by leading organizations and is recommended by veterinarians, rescues, and other trainers across the Tampa Bay area.

Clients appreciate her patient, judgment-free approach, tailored plans that fit family lifestyles, and ongoing support via phone and email—even after training ends. Her programs help dogs become confident, well-mannered companions, with many clients reporting dramatic improvements in behavior and reduced stress for both pets and owners.

Accomplishments

Amy Weeks holds certifications as a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Fear Free Certified trainer. She is a member of the Victoria Stilwell Professional Dog Training Team and a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has been featured on Fox 13’s “Good Day Tampa Bay,” published in Bella Dog Magazine and national newspapers, and contributed to the Victoria Stilwell blog. She has trained service dogs for Florida Guide Dogs for the Deaf and Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation by calling (813) 785-9159 or emailing to request a callback (include your phone number). During the call, Amy assesses the dog’s needs and recommends the best training program to fit the family’s schedule and goals.