DogXcel
Service area: Serves all of Pinellas County, FL, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tampa, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- puppy
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include In-Home Private Training (tailored to the dog’s needs), In-Home Family Training (involving the whole family), In-Home Puppy Training (focused on early development), and Obedience Outdoors (group classes). Each program is designed to build basic obedience, manners, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement. Custom programs are available at no extra cost.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not explicitly listed; packages are tailored to individual needs with free home or phone consultations to discuss options.
About the Trainer
DogXcel is a local, in-home dog training business based in St. Petersburg, FL, offering force-free, positive reinforcement training for all dogs—puppies, adult dogs, shy dogs, fearful dogs, reactive dogs, deaf dogs, high-energy dogs, and more. They train owners how to train their dogs in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring the whole family can participate. Their services include private, family, and puppy training, as well as outdoor obedience group classes. They focus on building a strong bond between dogs and owners using gentle, science-based methods, with no force or intimidation. Training addresses common issues like leash pulling, barking, jumping, potty training, recall, fearfulness, and reactivity. They also offer free home or phone consultations and provide a Certificate of Completion for each course.
Their certified trainer, Margarita Douglas, has over 12 years of experience competing and training dogs, including success at the National Agility Championship with the American Kennel Club. DogXcel serves all of Pinellas County and surrounding areas, with flexible scheduling including nights and weekends.
They train all breeds, from small dogs like Chihuahuas to giants like Great Danes, and offer services in both English and Spanish.
Accomplishments
Margarita Douglas, the certified trainer, has over 12 years of experience training and competing with dogs, including success at the National Agility Championship with the American Kennel Club. A Certificate of Completion is awarded for each course.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free home or phone consultation to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
1783 Maryland Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703Listing Tools for Trainers
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