Dog Master K9

2973 US-441, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Service area: Serves Okeechobee and surrounding South Florida areas including Tampa, Orlando, Clearwater, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Plant City, Riverview, Brandon, and more within a 100-mile radius.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Recall
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

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

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • One-Time Consultation
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Working
  • Sporting
  • Herding
  • Terriers
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only
  • Positive with Some Corrections
  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Martingale Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Programs include Basic Obedience (3-week intensive course teaching sit, stay, come, heel), Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, Puppy Boot Camp (5 months to 1 year), Adult Dog Boot Camp (over 1 year), Protection Training (L1-L3), Service Dog Training, and specialized programs for leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and recall. All programs include lifetime refresher support. Training occurs at their facility with options for board and train or private sessions.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training programs range from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on level: Basic Obedience ($2,500), Intermediate Obedience ($1,500), Advanced Obedience ($3,000). Board and train programs are offered with pricing detailed on their site. A free 15-minute discovery call is available to discuss individual needs and pricing.

About the Trainer

DogMaster K9 Training is a dog training business based in Okeechobee, Florida, led by certified master dog trainer Jair D. Castillo, known as Jerry. With over 30 years of professional experience, Jerry specializes in customized training programs for dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavioral needs. Services include basic and advanced obedience, puppy training, board and train programs, behavioral modification, protection dog training, service dog training, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and recall training. The business promotes strong owner-dog bonds through positive reinforcement and offers lifetime unlimited refresher support. DogMaster K9 also breeds and sells working breed puppies and provides dog boarding with integrated training. Their approach emphasizes practical results, satisfaction guarantees, and ongoing support since 1997.

They offer both in-person and phone evaluations, with a free 15-minute discovery call to tailor training plans. Training occurs at their facility in Okeechobee and they serve a wide service area across South Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, Clearwater, Lakeland, and more.

Jerry is a certified Master Dog Trainer with expertise in protection and service dogs, and his training programs are designed to transform average dogs into exceptional companions through structured, intensive, and personalized methods.

Accomplishments

Jair D. Castillo (Jerry) is a Certified Master Dog Trainer with over 30 years of experience training protection and service dogs. He has bred top-quality working breed puppies and has trained countless dogs and owners since 1997. His programs emphasize excellence and have impacted numerous families across South Florida.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your dog’s needs and goals. After the call, schedule an in-person or phone evaluation to determine the best training program. Training begins with a customized plan based on the evaluation.

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  • 31+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-12am
Saturday: 12-6am
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Pet boarding service

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