Comprehensive Canine Training

Training begins with an intake form and a foundational in-home lesson. Private lessons continue in-home or in public environments as the dog progresses. Group classes are available for ongoing training and socialization. The Board and Train program offers intensive 2–21 day residential training with a “go home” lesson and 2–3 follow-up sessions to ensure consistency. Scent work is offered in 4-session packages. All programs are customized based on the dog’s needs, behavior goals, and owner’s lifestyle.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $179 for a single session, with packages of 4 lessons starting at $599 and 8 lessons at $1,099, to be completed within 2–3 months. Scent work lessons are $199 for 4 sessions. Board and Train programs are 2 or 3 weeks for puppies, and 14 or 21 days for adult dogs with behavior issues; pricing requires a phone consultation. All board and train programs include e-collar, prong collar, slip collar, and leash.

Policies

Client must complete the online Contact Form before any consultation or advice is provided. Training packages must be completed within specified timeframes (2–3 months). No training or behavior advice is given prior to enrolling. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Comprehensive Canine Training, led by certified dog trainer Kate Godfrey in Jacksonville, Florida, offers personalized dog training services tailored to each dog’s unique personality, age, and needs. Kate uses balanced, science-based methods with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement to improve obedience, correct behavior issues, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. She provides private lessons, group classes, and intensive Board and Train programs, with sessions held in-home, at parks, or in public settings to ensure real-world application. Kate also offers K9 Scent Work for enrichment or competition, and supports dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and other behavioral challenges. Her approach includes teaching owners how to reinforce training at home for lasting results, and she provides ongoing support via text, email, and follow-up lessons. Kate is deeply involved in the local dog community, has trained dogs for protection sports, and has volunteered with the Union Correctional Institution’s Rock Hounds program to prepare shelter dogs for adoption.

With over a decade of experience and credentials from the Animal Behavior College and the American Kennel Club, Kate brings both expertise and compassion to every client. She is committed to helping owners of all dog types—from puppies to seniors, small to giant breeds—achieve a well-behaved, confident companion through clear communication, consistency, and patience.

Accomplishments

Kate Godfrey is an Honors Graduate of the Animal Behavior College’s Dog Obedience Instructor Program and an AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy Evaluator. Her dog Saxon earned NW3 level in K9 Nose Work. She has trained dogs for Protection Sports Association (PSA), earning a PDC (Protection Dog Certificate) with her Belgian Malinois, Xander. Kate has volunteered with the Union Correctional Institution’s Rock Hounds program and teaches AKC Star Puppy and Advanced Puppy 1 at the K9 Obedience Club of Jacksonville. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Philosophy from the University of North Florida.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out the online Contact Form to provide details about their dog and training goals. After submission, Comprehensive Canine Training will contact them via text, email, or phone to schedule a foundational in-home lesson.