Good Behavior Dog Training

Ranked #2 in Lutz and #202 in Florida

4.7 Stars,22 Reviews
17025 Whirley Rd, Lutz, FL 33558

Service area: Good Behavior Dog Training serves Tampa, Lutz, Clearwater, Brandon, and Sarasota, and surrounding areas within Florida. They also offer training services anywhere in the state of Florida and are willing to travel, as evidenced by training provided in North Carolina.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Working
  • Terriers

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

Good Behavior Dog Training offers personalized, one-on-one training sessions conducted in the client’s home, as dogs learn best in their familiar environment. The training is tailored to address specific needs and goals for each dog and owner. A core aspect of the program is teaching owners how to establish themselves as the dog’s pack leader, ensuring the dog listens to commands and respects boundaries.

Programs cover a wide range of issues, including anti-aggression training, separation anxiety, and general behavior modification. They also provide basic obedience training, such as “Place,” “Bed,” loose leash walking, recall, “Down/Stay” (including in public with distractions), and the “Leave It” command. Puppy training is highly encouraged from the moment a pup comes home, with an emphasis on consistent daily homework from the owner to achieve the best results. The trainer also takes clients and their dogs into public settings to practice learned behaviors in real-world scenarios.

Testimonials

“I can’t say enough about how great Robin has been as our trainer.Yes, she really trains humans, not dogs.Our puppy obeyed her every command from the moment she stepped into the house. The trick was for her to teach us how to have the same affect.She has done a phenomenal job!Even our 3 year old has learned how to properly handle our 50+ pound chocolate lab puppy! Our friends and people we see in the neighborhood while on our walk comment about what a great dog she is.A few months ago we needed to go out of town, so I called a good friend to ask if she would take care of Meggie for a week.She said that was a great idea because her husband and kids wanted a lab and she thought this would be a good opportunity to show all of them how much work a dog would really be.I instructed the kids in a few basic commands (that we learned from Robin, of course). When we came back, she said her plan had back-fired, because Meggie was the best dog she’d ever had at her house! She was so easy and well-behaved that they now have their very own lab puppy!Thanks to Robin for her excellent training! If you want to have a dog that’s a joy to be around and not a nuisance; run, don’t walk, to the nearest phone and call Good Behavior Dog Training.You won’t regret it!I think I have a picture somewhere of Lydia practicing commands with Meggie. If I don’t, I’ll take one and send it. Lydia periodically will go get treats, take Meggie to the living room and go thru sit, down, stay, sit, down, sit, stay. Sometimes I have to tell her to go ahead and actually give the dog the treat, because Meggie does every single thing Lydia says on command. It’s hilarious. The additions to the website look great, by the way!”
– Christy,Benjamin, Rachel, Lydia and Meggie

“First off I would just like to tell you that Robin is AMAZING at what she does. If you are looking for someone who can train your dog and more importantly you, she is the one and only person I would recommend. She embraces the “be the pack-leader” philosophy along with positive reinforcement. I called Robin in desperation about our newest dog, Zeus; s…he listened to my concerns and even made time to come out that very same day and the training started right then. From she moment she walked in the door, she commanded my dog’s attention just by using her presence, posture, and eye contact- a few treats didn’t hurt either! Not only did she ask for and receive Zeus’s respect, she showed me how to get the same results. Robin gave me the tools I needed to be able to “lead” my dog and establish that I was in charge and that he could trust that I would protect him from anything he feared. Our first session was only an hour but by the time she walked out the door, I was reassured and confident that I could help Zeus be the dog he wanted and we needed him to be with her help. I cannot thank Robin enough because I truly believe that without her help Zeus would not be the fantastic dog that he is. So, THANK YOU ROBIN! You are THE BEST! -Hillary & Zeus I have attached a picture of Zeus, my 1 & 1/2 year old, 90 lbs, Rotti/mix. He looks very serious in this picture but is really a giant goofball! He must have known this pic would be seen by many!”
– Hillary & Zeus

“I took my 4 month old puppy out for a walk by myself for the first time and it was an amazing. No pulling, he listened to me “I was in control”, we walked by a group of 5 kids and dogs. All went well, he is the best behaved 4 month old puppy I have ever seen and we are told that daily by strangers! I am a proud mommy!

I then took my other 6 year old dog out for a walk by myself and I was able to control her too. I have never been able to do that and the funny thing is she didn’t go through dog training with Robin. I learned that much with Robin that I was able to teach my other dog.

Thank you Robin you are amazing, you are our land o lakes caesar!

******It just keeps getting better…. Robin is an amazing dog trainer. She puts you and your dog in real case senarios and teaches you to always be in charge. Her involvement with our puppy and her German Shepherd was remarkable. The training our puppy got with her German Shepherd was priceless, it sped his training and interaction with other dogs. I would recommend Robin to anyone that has a dog that needs good behavior training. We love our dogs and look forward to coming home to them and taking them out in public.

Our biggest outing was taking our 5 month old puppy on an 9 hour trip to Georgia. He did exceptionaly well in a strange home, car trip, went on a walk with dogs he didn’t know and a 4 mile hike. Thanks Again Robin!”
– Emily, Froila, Mac & Molly

About the Trainer

Good Behavior Dog Training is led by Robin LeBlanc, a trainer with over 40 years of experience. She aims to help dog owners understand and correct their dogs’ behaviors, transforming them into well-behaved family members. Robin’s passion for dog training was inspired by her mother, who managed seven German Shepherds and two poodles.

The business specializes in one-on-one, in-home dog training, believing dogs learn best in their comfortable environment. Training is customized to each dog’s needs and the owner’s goals, focusing on establishing the owner as the “pack leader” so the dog listens and respects commands. Good Behavior Dog Training offers services for all dog types and ages, from 8-week-old puppies to 15-year-old seniors, and from Toy Poodles to Great Danes.

They address a range of issues including anti-aggression, separation anxiety, basic obedience, and behavior modification. Robin also trains alert dogs for the general public, teaching defensive aggression with control, but does not teach dogs to bite for the general public. The training emphasizes that it should be fun for both the dog and the owner, and daily homework is encouraged for optimal results.

Accomplishments

Robin LeBlanc has over 40 years of experience training dogs. Her passion for dog training was inspired by her mother, who trained their family’s seven German Shepherds and two poodles.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to call Good Behavior Dog Training to schedule an appointment. They can also drop a line via the contact form on the website, ensuring they leave a phone number for a faster response. The trainer emphasizes that they come to the client’s home for training sessions.

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  • 40 Years Experience

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Languages

  • English
  • Women-owned
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

17025 Whirley Rd, Lutz, FL 33558