Florida 5-Star Dog Training LLC Soundside

5.0 Stars,3 Reviews

5539 Soundside Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Service area: Serves Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Niceville, Pensacola, Milton, Gulf Shores, Foley, Daphne, and Fairhope within a 75-mile radius of Gulf Breeze, FL.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Service Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Barking Excessively
Potty Training
Recall
Biting / Nipping
Separation Anxiety

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
In-Home

Program Formats

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:

✓ Balanced Training

Equipment:

✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars

Training is delivered in private, in-home sessions with a focus on building foundational obedience, correcting behavior issues, and reinforcing positive habits. Programs are structured as ongoing weekly sessions, beginning with an initial evaluation. Clients receive personalized guidance and tools to continue training between sessions. Packages range from 5 to 7 sessions depending on the dog’s needs, including puppy training, leash reactivity, recall, and aggression desensitization.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training starts at $150 for a single evaluation/session. Packages include a 5-session package for $700, a 7-session obedience package for $900, and a 7-session desensitization package for $975. Pricing is structured per session with no mention of discounts, refunds, or payment plans.

Testimonials

Yesterday was our first day with Cheryl. She came over for evaluation and training of our 4 month old Sadie. We believe she is Akita/Lab mix. Sadie has many wonderful traits but was having some undesired behaviors that we were feeling defeated when trying to curb those. During Cheryl’s visit with Sadie she was able to curb those behaviors and taught us the tools and technique moving forward. Cheryl will come back once a week for the next several weeks. The behavioral changes we have seen after just one session has been nothing short of amazing. Of course, it’s important that we do OUR part in continuing the techniques and to be consistent in them to help Sadie be the best girl she can be. Defeat and doubt has been lifted and hope has been restored. Thank you Cheryl. You have truly a gift from above.
– Anonymous

Cheryl is amazing!! she has incredible insight and can handle any issues you have with your dog. i have a very wild, energetic 4 yr old aussie and Cheryl has worked with her walking, manners, tricks, and more! it’s unbelievable the difference i see in my dog now versus when training first started! if you’re looking for a dog trainer look no further than Florida 5-Star. she’s been great to work with and i love that she comes to me to train. she genuinely cares about you and your dog, and gives you the tools you need to build a positive dog/owner relationship!
– Anonymous

Cheryl is fabulous! She thoroughly explained Why we were having issues with our rescue and showed us how to correct his aggressive behavior in one visit. Our dog’s behavior is so much better now. Cheryl’s knowledge of products, techniques, and animal behavior is truly impressive. Coming into our home to observe our dogs and talking to us put us at ease as we watched the progress she made in Very little time.
– Judi M.

About the Trainer

Florida 5-Star Dog Training LLC, led by Cheryl, offers private in-home dog training services focused on a balanced positive reward method that emphasizes love, discipline, and respect—without the use of shock collars, pinch collars, or clickers. Cheryl comes to the dog’s home in Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Niceville, Pensacola, Milton, Gulf Shores, Foley, Daphne, and Fairhope to train dogs in their natural environment, which helps build trust and lasting behavior change. She provides personalized training packages for puppies, intermediate and advanced obedience, leash reactivity, recall, and behavior modification. With over 30 years of hands-on experience training dogs and horses since age 14, Cheryl’s approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each dog and owner. Her clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, including reduced aggression, better leash manners, and improved responsiveness, all achieved through consistent, positive reinforcement techniques.

The training is designed to strengthen the human-dog bond by teaching owners how to be calm, confident leaders. Cheryl offers ongoing weekly sessions with follow-up support via text, and her methods are suitable for all dog ages and types, including rescue dogs and high-energy breeds. She also provides specialized training for service dogs and behavior correction for issues like barking, jumping, potty training, and resource guarding.

Accomplishments

Cheryl has over 30 years of experience training dogs and horses, beginning at age 14. The business has over 175 five-star reviews on Thumbtack and Bark, and clients consistently report dramatic behavioral improvements after just one session.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Cheryl to schedule an initial in-home evaluation and training session. After the evaluation, a customized training plan is created, and ongoing weekly sessions are scheduled based on the dog’s needs and chosen package.

Contact

31+ Years Experience
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm

Languages

English

Location