Applause Your Paws, Inc.

Training programs include private one-on-one lessons tailored to home needs, group classes to practice around distractions, day school combining daycare with daily training, and intensive boarding school for rapid behavior change. Clients receive progress reports, home guidance, and follow-up support. Programs are structured for puppies, adults, and senior dogs, with options for basic obedience, behavior modification, and competition prep. Training is delivered in a positive, fear-free environment with consistent reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $149/hour; Group classes: $199 for a 5-week course; Day school: starting at $399/week; Boarding school: starting at $2,399 for a 2-week program. All programs are customizable to fit budget, timeline, and training goals.

Applause Your Paws, Inc. is South Florida’s largest indoor pet dog training facility, specializing in fear-free, positive reinforcement training for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. They offer a range of training programs including private lessons, group classes, day school, and boarding school, all designed to build well-behaved, confident dogs while strengthening the bond between pets and their owners. Their team of certified trainers is committed to humane, science-based methods and continues ongoing education to ensure the most effective and compassionate training techniques. The facility serves Miami-Dade and Broward counties with multiple locations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Blue Ridge, and provides detailed progress reports, flexible scheduling, and personalized coaching for families, executives, and single pet owners alike.

In addition to training, they offer day care, boarding, and behavior modification services for issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression. Their trainers work directly with owners to ensure skills generalize at home, and they provide follow-up resources including email summaries and product recommendations. The business is known for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and high client satisfaction, with many clients returning for advanced training and competitions.

Applause Your Paws also emphasizes community, education, and transparency, maintaining a blog with training tips and winning “Best of Florida” for dog training. They are proud to have the most certified professional dog trainers in Miami and are fully dedicated to creating joyful, lasting change for dogs and their humans.

Accomplishments

Winner of “Best of Florida” for Dog Training by Guide to Florida. The team has the most certified professional dog trainers in Miami, with trainers actively engaged in continuing education through workshops, seminars, and industry conferences. Staff collectively have nearly 20 years of industry experience and over 40 years of combined customer service experience.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with enrolling in a class or scheduling a private lesson through their website. A free initial consultation is offered to assess needs and recommend the best program. Clients can also contact the office directly for assistance with scheduling, questions, or facility tours.