Daniel De La Rosa – Dogs

Daniel De La Rosa offers several tailored training programs. The Family Dogs program covers basic commands, potty training, crate training, and good manners like no jumping or barking, using positive reinforcement. The In-home or Stay & Train program offers a six-week private in-home program or a three-week “training camp” for dogs, including daily training sessions and transfer sessions for owners.

The CGC & Obedience program helps owners take their training to the next level, including preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title and other AKC sports like Rally, Obedience, Agility, and Tracking. The Service Dogs program assists individuals with physical or psychological disabilities in training their own service dog or being paired with one, covering mobility assistance, emotional support, and PTSD, with an average program length of 5-6 months.

Service Dogs 4 Servicemen is a non-profit organization where Daniel trains and places fully certified service dogs free of charge with veterans, specializing in Mobility Assistance and PTSD. The Best in Show program teaches owners to show their own dog or provides professional handling services for dogs in the show ring.

Pricing Summary

Private In-Home training costs $150 for a single visit or $800 for a package of 6 sessions. The Stay & Train program is $2,500 for 3 weeks, which includes 4 private sessions. Rates for Service Dog training are available upon request.

Daniel De La Rosa – Dogs is a dog training business led by Daniel De La Rosa, a certified dog trainer with over 25 years of experience. He is certified by The Karen Pryor Academy in Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training, and is also a Certified CGC Evaluator and Certified Service Dog trainer.

Daniel offers customized, one-on-one training programs tailored to each individual dog and owner, emphasizing positive reinforcement methods. He aims to teach owners how their dog’s mind works and how to build a strong training bond in a stress-free learning environment.

His services range from basic family dog manners to advanced competition and service dog training. He is also the President and Director of training for Service Dogs 4 Servicemen, Inc., a non-profit that trains and places service dogs with veterans free of charge, notably being the first in the country to train ex-racing Greyhounds for service dog work.

Daniel also offers fully trained service dogs for sale to Florida residents in need, with partial funding available based on financial need. He provides both in-home private sessions and a “Stay & Train” (board and train) program.

Accomplishments

Daniel De La Rosa has over 25 years of experience training and showing dogs, both as an owner-handler with his own Champion dogs and as a professional handler for others. He has shown dogs across the country, Puerto Rico, Canada, and at the Westminster Dog Show.

He is certified by The Karen Pryor Academy in Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training and is a Certified CGC Evaluator. Since May 2010, he has served as the President and Director of training for Service Dogs 4 Servicemen, Inc., and is noted as the first in the country to train ex-racing Greyhounds for service dog work.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Daniel De La Rosa by phone or email. For Service Dog training, Daniel will pair the client with a suitable dog or evaluate their existing dog to assist in making it a service dog.