Courteous Canine, Inc.

4.7 Stars,269 Reviews
3414 Melissa Country Way, Lutz, FL 33559

Service area: Serves Tampa and surrounding areas including Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Northern Hillsborough County, and nearby neighborhoods within the greater Tampa Bay region.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Barking Excessively
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Hounds
  • 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
  • Obstacle Courses

Programs include private one-on-one training for specific issues, group classes for basic manners, puppy training, and dog sports like agility and dock jumping, and intensive board and train programs. Behavior modification is offered through 1-on-1 consulting. Puppy training follows the AKC Star Puppy Kindergarten curriculum. Enroll and Go classes allow flexible scheduling. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and owner education. Daily schedules for daycare and boarding include multiple playtimes, swimming, naps, and supervised socialization.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is reasonable and varies by program. Private training and behavior consulting are offered at individual rates. Group classes are affordably priced with small class sizes. Board and train and daycare services are premium-priced, reflecting high-quality care, personalized attention, and facility amenities. Exact pricing is available upon consultation.

Testimonials

“Courteous Canine helped save my dog’s life! He was a rescued dog that had issues and the ‘Dogs with Issues’ class allowed him to feel safe and learn! It took me three days to touch him after rescuing him, because he was so scared with fear-driven aggression. Now he is a happy, playful dog that is a beloved family member. Thank you Courteous Canine!”
– Brandy Oliver

“We took our dog here for Puppy Kindergarten back in 2002. She enjoyed it so much we brought her back for the Canine Good Citizen certification training… Every instructor we have worked with was extremely knowledgeable and patient. We highly recommended Courteous Canine!”
– Alexandra Phillips

“I cannot say enough good things about their doggy daycare… My dog is loving her best life and I’m jealous. She plays all day with her friends, gets a frozen King at lunch, takes naps and goes swimming! Her butt wags so hard when she sees Miss Cara, she is in love!”
– Deborah Clark

About the Trainer

Courteous Canine, Inc. is a science-based dog training business in Tampa, Florida, founded on positive reinforcement methods and a philosophy of making training fun for both dogs and owners. They offer private training, group classes, dog daycare, board and train programs, and behavior consulting for dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors. Specialties include aggression, fearfulness, reactivity, barking, potty training, recall, and leash pulling. They also provide specialized programs like snake avoidance training, agility, dock jumping, lure coursing, scent games, and pet therapy preparation. Their facility features indoor and outdoor training areas, a pool, agility equipment, and a clean, air-conditioned classroom. Staff are certified, background-checked, and trained in pet first aid. They emphasize education for owners and build strong human-canine relationships through compassionate, force-free methods.

In addition to training, they offer dog daycare with five daily play sessions, boutique boarding with personalized attention, and cat behavior services. Their team includes experienced trainers like Angelica Steinker, who is recognized for expertise in modern, positive training techniques. Clients receive photos and videos during daycare and boarding, and all programs are designed to minimize stress and maximize enjoyment for dogs.

Accomplishments

Founded by Angelica Steinker, a well-known expert in modern, positive dog training with industry recognition. Offers AKC Star Puppy Kindergarten and AKC Pet Therapy training programs. Staff are certified in pet first aid and are background-checked. The facility is praised for its comprehensive training offerings and high client satisfaction ratings.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free email consultation to assess needs and recommend the appropriate program. Prospective clients can also schedule a visit to the facility to observe classes or discuss training goals with staff.

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  • 21+ Years Experience

  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm

Certifications

  • CPDT-KA
  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • Accredited

Languages

  • English
  • Women-owned
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking
  • wheelchair accessible restroom
  • restroom unisex
  • LGBTQ-friendly
  • transgender safespace

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet sitter
  • Pet trainer

Location

3414 Melissa Country Way, Lutz, FL 33559

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