Elite Florida Canine College, LLC

Training is offered in two formats: in-home and in-kennel. In-home sessions occur weekly and focus on real-life settings like the home, community, and public spaces. In-kennel programs involve intensive daily training with real-world scenarios, followed by two follow-up lessons for the owner. Programs include puppy training, on-leash and off-leash obedience, advanced obedience, service dog certification, behavior modification, and personal protection training. All programs are customized after a free consultation and emphasize communication, leadership, trust, and reliability in diverse environments.

Pricing Summary

Individual lessons are $125/hour. Puppy Good Start Package: $450 (5 sessions). On-leash obedience: $495 (5 sessions). Off-leash obedience: $450 (4 sessions). On & off-leash package: $1,050 (9 sessions). Advanced obedience: $495 (4 sessions). Board and train on-leash: $1,750 (2 weeks). Board and train off-leash: $1,750 (2 weeks). Board and train on & off-leash: $4,000 (4 weeks). Behavior consultations: $125/hour. Boarding: $60/day (multi-day), $75/day (single day). Concierge service starts at $50. Multi-dog households receive a 50% discount on many programs.

Elite Florida Canine College, LLC is a full-service dog training business based in Vero Beach, Florida, offering both in-home and in-kennel training options. With over 30 years of experience training dogs coast to coast, they emphasize personalized, collaborative training plans tailored to each dog’s needs, household dynamics, and owner goals. They provide a wide range of services including obedience training (on-leash and off-leash), puppy training, behavior modification, service dog certification, and personal protection training through their affiliated Sentry Canine Protection Services. They also offer boarding, concierge pickup/drop-off, nutrition and exercise guidance, and specialized outings for boating, kayaking, and air travel. Their approach focuses on building a lifelong bond of trust and communication between dog and owner, using multiple methods and tools to create a fun, interactive learning environment.

They serve clients with puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and work with all dog types including small, medium, large, and giant breeds, as well as doodles and working breeds. Their team includes Tara Wekstein, the owner and master trainer, and Lj Morrison, who leads the personal protection program. They offer a free consultation and a 50% discount for multi-dog households.

Additional services include dog boarding (daily and long-term), grooming transport, veterinarian transport, and evening out services. They do not breed dogs or operate a pet store, but provide comprehensive care and training solutions under one roof.

Accomplishments

Tara Wekstein is the owner and master trainer with over 30 years of experience training dogs coast to coast. She has successfully trained dogs for service work, including certification, and has helped dogs with severe behavioral issues such as biting and fearfulness. Clients have reported transformative results, including dogs becoming certified working dogs and overcoming trauma from abuse. The business has received consistent high praise for its compassionate, effective, and individualized approach.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, training goals, and household situation. After the consultation, a customized training plan is developed, recommending either in-home or in-kennel training based on the dog’s age, behavior, and owner preferences.