Dogsense Obedience, Inc.

DogSense Obedience offers comprehensive training programs for dogs of all ages and types. Their Day School is a three-part intensive program for puppies, involving two weeks of daily drop-off training, two private lessons, and a 7-week Beginners group class.

They provide 7-week group classes including Level 1 Basic Obedience (covering housebreaking, polite leash walking, recall, place, distraction ignoring, stopping jumping, barking, and chewing, plus sit, down, and stay), Level 2 and 3 Obedience (progressing from Level 1, with the AKC Canine Good Citizen test offered at the end of Level 3), Trick Dog Classes (requiring completion of Level 1 and 2), and AKC Rally (a combination of obedience and agility).

Private lessons are one-on-one sessions tailored to individual dog and owner needs, addressing obedience curriculum and specific behavioral issues such as fearful, stress, or aggressive behaviors. Dogs under Animal Services direction must participate in the private lesson program.

Pricing Summary

Day School costs $900. Seven-week group classes are $175.00. Day Care is priced at $25 per day, with discounts available for multiple days. Private lessons are priced based on specific needs and duration; clients need to contact the business for a price quote. All registration forms must be mailed or dropped off at the building with the required deposit or full tuition, as digital forms are not accepted.

Policies

All registration forms must be mailed or dropped off at the building; digital forms are not accepted. For group classes, all vaccines must be complete by the start date. Due to insurance restrictions, children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the building with untrained dogs.

DogSense Obedience, Inc. is a dog training business located in Lakeland, Florida, solely owned by Debbi Snyder, who began training dogs in 1965. The business has been operating in the Lakeland area for over 20 years. They offer dog training classes for every level of obedience, with programs designed to be fun for both the owner and the family pet.

Their objective is to help people better understand their dogs, develop stronger relationships, and ultimately have well-mannered, polite canine family members. They believe that by creating happier, well-behaved pets, they can help keep dogs in their homes and reduce shelter surrenders.

DogSense Obedience provides a range of services from addressing specific behavioral problems through private training to teaching basic commands like sit, walk, and come. They also offer advanced levels of training, including competition preparation, and provide dog daycare services for current and past students.

Accomplishments

Debbi Snyder, the sole owner of DogSense Obedience, Inc., began training dogs in 1965. She has studied with top trainers nationwide, focusing on pack behavior and dog cognition.

She has earned over 50 titles in various dog sports, including an Obedience Trial Championship and a conformation championship. Debbi was also the AKC Trick Dog Nationals winner in 2020 and received Elite Performer titles with honorable mentions in the AKC Trick Dog Nationals competition in 2019. Additionally, she has trained service dogs for the handicapped and served as a volunteer evaluator for Therapy Dogs International, Inc. for many years.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients are encouraged to call DogSense Obedience to discuss their needs and determine the best program for their dog. Registration forms for Day School, 7-Week Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Day Care must be physically mailed or dropped off at the training facility, along with the required deposit or full tuition. Digital forms are not accepted. For group classes, it is mandatory that all dog vaccines are complete by the class start date.