East Bay Dog Spot Dog Training

East Bay Dog Spot offers structured group classes in progressive levels: All Things Puppy (for pups 10–20 weeks), Beginner Basics (dogs 5+ months), Beyond The Basics (intermediate), Rally and Quick Tricks (advanced), and Therapy Dog (for dogs 1+ year with Beyond The Basics completion). Feisty Fido is a specialized 4-week class for reactive dogs, limited to 4 dogs. Private training is available for customized goals. Each class includes handouts, practice assignments, and access to an online library. Therapy Dog class includes certification prep with ADT, Love on a Leash, or Canines for Christ.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $100 to $200 depending on length and type: All Things Puppy ($125), Beginner Basics ($175), Feisty Fido ($150), Beyond The Basics ($150), Rally ($100), Quick Tricks ($125), Therapy Dog ($200). Private training is available but pricing not listed. Vaccination proof required for all classes. Lifetime access to online resources and free monthly pack walks included for clients.

Policies

Proof of up-to-date vaccinations (Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo, and Rabies if age-applicable) is required for all in-person classes. Puppies must have at least two rounds of Distemper/Parvo and one Bordetella shot. No e-collars, shock devices, or choke chains are used. Reactive dogs must complete a private session before enrolling in Feisty Fido. Classes are non-refundable; scheduling is managed through online booking links.

East Bay Dog Spot is a force-free, all-positive reinforcement dog training center serving dog owners in Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pensacola, and Pensacola Beach. They offer group classes and private training sessions at their training facility to help owners build a strong bond with their dogs through positive methods. Their programs are designed for all ages and skill levels, from new puppies to adult dogs with behavioral challenges like reactivity, separation anxiety, or leash pulling. They provide handouts, lifetime access to an online video library, free monthly pack walks, and $10 workshops for existing clients. All training uses positive reinforcement only—no e-collars, shock devices, or choke chains. They emphasize safety, personalized attention, and long-term success for both dogs and owners.

Their group classes include All Things Puppy, Beginner Basics, Feisty Fido (for reactive dogs), Beyond The Basics, Rally, Quick Tricks, and Therapy Dog preparation. Private training is available for dogs with specific issues or owners needing flexible scheduling. Vaccination requirements are strictly enforced for all in-person training. The team is led by certified trainers including Makayla and Kip Kirby, who are praised for their compassion, expertise, and ability to tailor training to individual needs.

Accomplishments

Trainers include Makayla and Kip Kirby, founder, with proven success in positive reinforcement training. Clients report long-term behavioral improvements, including certified therapy dogs and well-mannered companions. Graduates of Beyond The Basics receive a certificate and free AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation.

How to Get Started!

Owners can take an online quiz to be matched with the right program. New clients may start with private training or group classes. Vaccination records must be submitted before the first class. Feisty Fido requires a prior private session. Group class registration is done via online booking links provided for each session.