Florida Dog Training School – Tampa Dog Trainer
Service area: Serves Tampa, Pasco County, and Hillsborough County, FL, with trainers coming to clients’ homes within these areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training is delivered through in-home sessions that begin with behavior assessment and progress to structured lessons in obedience and behavior modification. Sessions include hands-on coaching for the entire family to ensure consistency. Training expands from the home to public environments like Lowe’s and restaurants to generalize skills. Programs are ongoing and tailored to each dog’s specific challenges, such as anxiety, reactivity, or poor recall.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not explicitly stated, but clients describe the service as an investment that transforms their dog and family life, implying premium rates for personalized in-home training.
Testimonials
We decided to get a Bernedoodle, and we were wholly unprepared for the stubbornness and energy these pups have! We were able to potty train him easily, but behavioral issues: jumping, barking, chasing etc….kept us frustrated. We stumbled upon Helene and her business; and how glad we are we did! Helene gave us the tools and helped train Shadow (our Bernedoodle). He is like a new dog! He now listens! The bond of respect between owner and canine has been established. He sits, stays, comes, lays down, and doesn’t bark. Because Helene showed us the proper techniques, we became aligned at home on how we reinforced the training. Prior to that, we used different commands, voices etc….just to try to get Shadow to behave. I am being transparent: Helene was great! She armed us with the tools and has truly enabled us to mold Shadow into a great companion. I know some may say its expensive. However, look how much puppies are now; to me this investment changed Shadow and us as a family. Highly recommend Her. She is flexible, comes to you and is very professional.
– Client
We recently completed dog obedience training with Helene as our instructor. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results as our doggo was admittedly a difficult case with anxiety and territorial behavioral issues. She guided us in a step by step process with modification techniques that were remarkably effective. She was caring and insightful in her approach and tailored the plan to our specific needs. I would highly recommend Helene and her services!
– Client
The training that my dog Maui received was top-notch. She comes to your home and works with you and your dog in a familiar environment. We then graduated to more public environments including a Lowe’s and a restaurant. The trainer was very helpful as our dog is an Australian Shepherd full of energy and very head strong. She is still doing well 3 months after we have finished the training in large part due to the guidance and training we received. I recommend highly this trainer. She is very kind and will become your friend as an added bonus to the training!!!
– Client
About the Trainer
Florida Dog Training School, led by certified trainer Helene, provides in-home dog training services for families in the Tampa, Florida area. Helene specializes in positive reinforcement methods, helping dog owners build respect and communication with their pets without the use of punishment. She works directly with both the dog and the entire family to ensure consistent training techniques at home, addressing issues like jumping, barking, reactivity, separation anxiety, and leash pulling. Training progresses from the home environment to public settings like stores and restaurants to ensure real-world reliability. Helene’s approach emphasizes human education as much as dog training, empowering owners to maintain long-term success.
She serves clients with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, including high-energy breeds like Australian Shepherds and stubborn breeds like Bernedoodles and French Bulldogs. Her services are tailored to individual needs, whether the dog has anxiety, territorial behavior, or poor recall. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior and strengthened human-dog bonds after working with her.
Accomplishments
Helene is a certified professional dog trainer with CPDT-KA credentials and is recognized by clients for her expertise in handling difficult cases, including anxiety, reactivity, and multi-dog households. Her methods have led to transformative results for families struggling with behavioral issues.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients contact Helene directly to schedule in-home training sessions. No free consultation is offered, but initial contact leads to personalized training plans tailored to the dog’s behavior and the family’s needs.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 7am-9pm
Tuesday: 7am-9pm
Wednesday: 7am-9pm
Thursday: 7am-9pm
Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday: 7am-8pm
Sunday: 7am-8pm
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- IAABC
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
13014 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 645, Tampa, FL 33618Listing Tools for Trainers
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