Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training
Ranked #2 in Bradenton and #142 in Florida
Service area: Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa and surrounding areas, including Tampa to Sarasota County.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
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:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ raised-cot
- ✓ long-line
- ✓ prong-collars
- ✓ muzzle
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ leash
- ✓ dog-bed
Gulf Coast K9 offers various training programs tailored to individual dog needs and owner goals. Their Board & Train program provides intensive, immersive training where dogs stay at a 5-acre property with the owner, Jillian Vogel, ensuring constant supervision and daily obedience work, including off-leash training with e-collars. This program is highly effective for basic obedience and severe behavioral issues like aggression, with recommended stays of 2-6 weeks depending on the dog’s needs.
The Day Training program, or “Train and Play,” is for dogs without behavioral issues, focusing on on-leash commands, training around distractions, and structured socialization during the day, with dogs returning home in the evening. Both Board & Train and Day Training include weekly “hand off” lessons for owners, follow-up lessons, and field trips to proof skills in real-world environments.
They also offer Puppy Training, Elite Puppy Training, and Puppy Group Classes to help young dogs develop good manners and a solid foundation. Private lessons are available for owners who prefer to be in the driver’s seat of the training process.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The Board & Train program includes all necessary training collars, including an e-collar, valued at $200, at no additional cost. No other specific pricing details or packages are provided.
Testimonials
“I came to Jillian with a specific goal for my standard poodle and my expectations were surpassed. I wanted my dog to learn the proper behaviour for meeting and greeting people with or without dogs. I also wanted him to learn how to keep on walking calmly without pulling when passing a dog on the sidewalk. Jillian created a series of exercises for us to practice with her and on our own. She had dogs with her during our training sessions (whether at the Training School or at public parks where we met), so I could really practice how to help my dog understand what was expected of him. We are now doing much better and I have the proper tools to continue the training on my own. I would highly recommend the services of Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training. As a matter of fact, I will take more lessons with Jillian in a few months.”
– Mgyj Trudel
“I can’t even begin to express how much I love working with Jillian. She has taught me so much about not only my dog but myself. I searched for a few weeks looking for the right trainer for myself and for Freya. I met with multiple trainers and it just never felt right. Jillian is well trained and passionate about what she is doing. Freya was labeled as an aggressive dog and saved from death row. While we have been able to successfully transition her to live with two cats and a dog, she is very nervous around other animals not in the home. Her nervousness, energy levels and lack of training (at the time) lead to an unstable behavior. Jillian helped me learn how to read her body language while also teaching Freya to trust me. Freya has made huge leaps in her training and I can’t wait to keep working with her in the future.”
– Ashlie Adams
“Omg…..I’m in tears because I never thought my dog would get along with other dogs. What can I say about Gulf Coast K 9…..you guys are the freaking atomic bomb! My Sasha was aggressive towards other dogs, she was scared all the time, barked at a fart in the wind, didn’t trust me and was not confident in herself. Now it’s totally different. Even though, we are leaving where Jillian left off, she has set a much needed foundation. I definitely would recommend Gulf Coast over and over. Thanks to all the crew, especially Joe too.”
– Susan L.
About the Trainer
Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training provides premier dog training services in Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, and surrounding areas. Their main philosophy is to equip dog owners with the tools and skills needed to live harmoniously with their dogs, regardless of behavioral problems or training goals. They believe in a balanced form of training and continuously learn new techniques to better serve their clients.
The business is a small, locally owned company, not a franchise, with trainers who are experts in their field. They have decades of experience gained through hands-on work, schooling, apprenticeships, and seminars. The trainers are certified in pet and sport dog training and are dedicated to understanding how dogs learn to tailor programs to individual learning styles.
Gulf Coast K9 offers a variety of programs, including Day Training, Board & Train, Puppy Training, Elite Puppy Training, Puppy Group Classes, and Sport Classes. They also provide pet boarding services exclusively for their clients and sell dog-related products like leashes and Gunner Kennels.
Accomplishments
Jillian Vogel, the owner of Gulf Coast K9, began her dog training journey due to her own rescue dog’s severe reactivity issues. She apprenticed at K9 Connection in Buffalo, NY, under Tyler Muto, after leaving a 9-year career as a high school teacher. The trainers at Gulf Coast K9 collectively possess decades of experience, gained through hands-on work, schooling, apprenticeships, and seminar attendance. They hold various certifications in pet and sport dog training and actively train and compete with their own dogs, demonstrating their passion for the craft.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients should schedule a free consultation. During this phone consultation, the trainers will ask a few questions to recommend the most suitable training program based on the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store