Dog Academy L.L.C.

Offering 3-, 5-, and 10-week immersive Board & Train programs with daily training in a home environment, including recall, leash walking, potty training, house manners, and DDD commands. The 3-week program targets puppies under 4 months; 5-week and 10-week programs include advanced skills and AKC Canine Good Citizen testing. Advanced “Out and About” programs prepare dogs for public access and Therapy Dog certification. Day School provides morning tutoring and afternoon pickup with video updates. Private Lessons address in-home or public behavior issues. Group Classes are unlimited for graduates and held Sunday afternoons. All programs include three in-home follow-up lessons and lifetime support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on program length and needs. 3-, 5-, and 10-week Board & Train programs include private lessons, group classes, and video tutorials. Day School and Private Lessons are available as packages. Group Classes are included with Board & Train and Day School. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, military, first responders, nurses, and teachers. Specific pricing requires a phone consultation.

Policies

All dogs must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines, two negative fecal exams per year, two annual Bordetella vaccines, and current flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. No Advanced Board & Train sessions are scheduled from July to September due to heat. Training requires a phone consultation to begin. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Dog Academy L.L.C. is a private, in-home board and train facility located in Lynn Haven, Florida, offering immersive, customized dog training programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs. With 25 years of experience, trainer Andrea provides non-cookie-cutter training that adapts to the dog’s behavior, environment, and the owner’s goals. Services include 3-, 5-, and 10-week Board & Train programs, Day School, Private Lessons, Group Classes, Doggy Daycare, and Boarding. Training occurs in real-life settings like homes and public spaces to ensure lasting results. They specialize in aggression correction, potty training, leash walking, recall, and snake aversion, with advanced programs preparing dogs for Therapy Dog certification and public access. Owners receive daily video tutorials, in-home follow-up lessons, and unlimited group classes post-program. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, military, first responders, nurses, and teachers. The facility emphasizes owner education to ensure long-term success and offers lifetime support.

They also host free Learning Days for owners to learn about nutrition, grooming, and training methods—no dogs allowed. Their philosophy centers on building a strong human-dog bond through knowledge, consistency, and compassion, with a focus on creating a “family unit” of well-behaved dogs in their home environment.

Additional services include pet boarding, daycare, and access to a Dog Academy Clubhouse in Port St. Joe. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and have two negative fecal exams per year for safety.

Accomplishments

Voted Best of Bay Finalist for Boarding/Daycare in 2024. Trainer Andrea has over 25 years of experience training dogs and other trainers. Offers AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine testing. Hosts free Learning Days and maintains a Dog Academy Clubhouse in Port St. Joe.

How to Get Started!

Start by calling or texting 803-443-2660 for a free telephone consultation. Owners are encouraged to attend a free Learning Day to learn about training methods and services. Programs are customized after discussing goals, dog’s behavior, and lifestyle during the consultation.