Canine Command

Canine Command provides personalized, in-home training sessions tailored to each dog’s breed, age, temperament, and needs. Training covers problem-solving, behavior modification, basic and advanced commands, good manners inside and outside the house, and leadership training for owners. They prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and offer canine education, including a detailed “training Bible” with in-depth discussions on training exercises, breed characteristics, owner leadership, canine communication, and nutrition. The training approach involves modifying the home environment, using positive reinforcement conditioning, and, if needed, incorporating natural holistic medications to reinforce good behaviors and extinguish bad ones.

Pricing Summary

Canine Command charges a fraction of the cost compared to most trainers with over 20 years of experience. They offer student discounts and provide training in convenient 4 to 5-hour packages, typically spread over two visits, to save clients time and money.

Canine Command, founded by Joe DeSimone, offers in-home dog training services in Estero, Florida, and surrounding areas. Joe is an Animal Behavior College graduate with over 23 years of experience, having successfully trained thousands of dogs of various breeds, ages, and with diverse behavior issues.

The business focuses on fear-free, science-based, positive reinforcement, and LIMA (Least Intrusive/Minimally Aversive) training methodologies. They emphasize personalized training plans tailored to each dog’s breed, age, temperament, and needs, accommodating client schedules with flexible hours, including Saturdays.

Canine Command aims to make training affordable, offering services at a fraction of the usual price for in-home training, including student discounts. They also provide owners with leadership training, teaching them how to communicate effectively with their dogs through posturing, vocalizations, and body movements, and how to control resources to establish structure and discipline.

Joe DeSimone is passionate about preventing dog surrenders due to behavior problems and is dedicated to helping owners become good canine leaders and dogs become Canine Good Citizens. He also serves as a volunteer trainer for Lee County Domestic Animal Services, assisting reactive dogs with adoption.

Accomplishments

Joe DeSimone, the founder of Canine Command, has over 23 years of experience training thousands of dogs. He is an Animal Behavior College graduate, certified in Canine Behavior Evaluation, Obedience Training, and Problem Solving. Joe is also a Certified American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator and Red Cross certified in canine first aid.

He is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and previously served as an instructor for Naples, Florida, and Bensalem, Pennsylvania AKC Dog Clubs. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Lafayette College and a law degree from Antioch College. He is frequently consulted as an expert in canine legal issues.

How to Get Started!

To begin training with Canine Command, clients should first contact Joe by clicking the “Get Training Now” button and providing basic information. Joe will then email training forms for the client to fill out, which he uses to create a customized training plan. After the plan is created, Joe will schedule convenient in-home training sessions, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturday mornings. During sessions, Joe trains both the dog and the family members, and he monitors the dog’s progress, making adjustments as needed.