Dog Training of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Ranked #3 in Plant City and #152 in Florida
Service area: Plant City, FL 33565. They serve the Tampa Bay area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Dog Training of Tampa Bay offers comprehensive training programs ranging from puppy foundations to elite-level competition training. Their approach is rooted in behavioral science and a deep understanding of canine motivation and genetics, focusing on teaching dogs how to behave rather than suppressing unwanted behaviors with medication.
Key programs include Accelerated Board & Train, Competitive Dog Sports, Advanced Off Leash, Problem Behaviors and Modification, and Advanced Obedience. They emphasize building training plans that align with a dog’s natural instincts for lasting results, providing a balanced, ethical, and customized approach.
About the Trainer
Dog Training of Tampa Bay, Inc. offers world-class dog training results with local expertise, emphasizing no gimmicks or pills. They aim to deliver lasting behavior transformation without the use of ineffective medications, trusted by hundreds of dog owners from families to professionals.
Their philosophy views dogs as intelligent, emotional partners, with an approach based on decades of experience, behavioral science, and a deep understanding of canine motivation and genetics. They believe over 90% of behavior issues stem from communication breakdown, and their training teaches dogs to succeed with clarity, structure, and motivation, rather than suppressing behavior with medication.
What makes them different is their focus on understanding the dog’s internal drives and natural reinforcements to build a training plan aligned with the dog’s genetics and instincts, leading to lasting results. They offer a balanced, ethical, and customized approach.
Services range from puppy foundations to elite-level competition training. Specific programs include Accelerated Board & Train, Competitive Dog Sports, Advanced Off Leash, Problem Behaviors and Modification, and Advanced Obedience.
Accomplishments
Ivan Balabanov, a key expert at Dog Training of Tampa Bay, Inc., has been ranked #1 in the world twice. He is described as the most sought-after dog training expert globally, with a legacy of winning at the highest level and successfully transforming dogs where others have failed. The business’s overall approach is based on decades of experience.
How to Get Started!
To get started, prospective clients are encouraged to contact Dog Training of Tampa Bay for more information or to reserve their spot today. The business invites dog owners to reach out to discover why many trust them for lasting behavior transformation.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking