Dolce Vita Retrievers
Service area: Serves Belton, TX and surrounding areas within the Central Texas region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- behavior
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
- Working
- Medium
- Large
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (6-week course), AKC Canine Good Citizen (10-step test), AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC), Urban Training for city environments, and AKC Hunt Tests for dove and duck hunting. In-house obedience training is also available. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement, repetition, and owner involvement to ensure long-term success.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for program rates, packages, and boarding fees.
Policies
Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not provided on the website.
Testimonials
“What impressed me most about her was how this sweet, soft spoken, tiny lady could take the leash of any wild, out of control, ill mannered dog and instantaneous, miraculously before my eyes make that same dog calm down and follow her lead and direction,” said Amin. “It happens time and time again in various classes. I always say I don’t know how she does it, but I do know how she does it. It’s her calm assertive energy that she exudes along with her years and years of experience working with hundreds and hundreds of dogs. She can read a dog like no other and know exactly how to help it with any behavior issue it may be having.”
– Monica Mohammad Amin
“I cannot say enough about Anita. She is absolutely wonderful & is truly amazing with dogs. She trained our lab a few years ago & he is a great retriever. We left him with her for 4 months visiting on the weekends. There was never a doubt in my mind that he was being treated like her own. I highly recommend Dolce Vita for training, obedience or boarding.”
– Lindsey Blair
“We took our Chocolate Lab Fischer here and Anita did a fantastic job on both obedience and retrieving training. I highly recommend Dolce Vita Retrievers for all your dog training needs!”
– Joe Linn
About the Trainer
Dolce Vita Retrievers is a dog training business founded by Anita Twomey, a certified dog trainer based in Belton, TX. She offers all-breed dog training with a focus on positive reinforcement, using treats and gentle methods to build strong bonds between dogs and their owners.
Services include group and in-house obedience classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training, Urban Training for city dogs, and specialized hunting training for dove and duck hunting. Boarding is available in a newly remodeled, climate-controlled facility with indoor/outdoor runs, offering individual attention in a small kennel setting.
Anita also helps owners maintain training progress after programs end through consistent reinforcement guidance.
Anita has over 20 years of experience in dog training, beginning after retiring from a 30-year landscape business in Alaska. She trained field trial retrievers in California and has competed in national events, including the 2005 and 2009 National Open and Derby Lists. Her calm, assertive approach has earned praise from clients for transforming even the most unruly dogs into well-mannered companions.
Additional services include dog boarding, with clients noting the facility’s cleanliness, safety, and compassionate care. Training materials such as the book “Emily Trains a Puppy” are recommended for all classes.
Accomplishments
Anita Twomey qualified for the 2005 National Open, 2009 National Open, and 2009 National Derby List in field trial retriever competitions. She has trained hundreds of dogs and is recognized for her ability to transform difficult behavior into calm, obedient conduct. Her clients include AKC CGC Evaluators and hunting test participants.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Dolce Vita Retrievers via phone or email to inquire about class availability, boarding options, or to schedule an initial consultation.
21+ Years Experience
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
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