Jim La Clair’s Dog Friendly
Service area: Serves Sarasota, Florida and surrounding areas; training occurs in clients’ homes, neighborhoods, and local outdoor settings.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Day Training
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- 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:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
Private training is conducted in-home and in real-world settings with customized goals for obedience and behavior modification. Day camp involves supervised off-leash adventures 2–3 days per week with reinforcement of commands and socialization. Board & train places the dog in Jim’s home for an intensive program where training is integrated into daily life and activities.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to contact Jim directly for detailed pricing and questions regarding private training, day camp, and board & train services.
Testimonials
Jim and his dog camp has been amazing for our eight year old beagle, Charlie. Ever since his buddy passed, going to camp has allowed him time every week to socialize amongst other dogs and stay active. Jim is awesome and has been incredibly responsive, responsible with Charlie, and a great help in getting Charlie the social time he needs he week. Each morning that Charlie has camp, he is super excited and knows exactly where he is going each time! We couldn’t be more appreciative for Jim and his company!!
– Client
Jim LaClair is the best dog trainer we’ve met in over 30 years of using professional trainers. Jim is the most caring and responsible business owner and he takes amazing care of our dogs. We have used Jim’s services for many years; he always exceeds expectations and when we go out of town and board with Jim we know our beloved dogs are in the best hands. Plus, Jim’s “boot camp” for dogs is an amazing opportunity for our dogs to get exercise in a great ranch setting while socializing with other dogs.
Anyone who loves dogs will be blown away by how much Jim cares and gives to his customers. Wish I could give 10 stars!
– Client
We’ve been using Jim La Clair and his team for doggie bootcamp for our Pug, Ellie, for the past 2 years. Ellie attends 2x/week and loves every minute. She actually squeals with delight as we approach her drop off site. Jim and his team regularly send videos of the various dogs at play during the day. We’re delighted we were introduced to Jim by our Vet, Dr Smith of Bay Road Animal Hospital.
– Client
About the Trainer
Jim La Clair’s Dog Friendly is a professional dog training service based in Sarasota, Florida, offering private training, day camp adventures, and board & train programs. Jim focuses on building a strong, lasting bond between dog owners and their pets by teaching owners how to become their dog’s primary trainer using scientifically proven, positive methods. He provides personalized training in the client’s home, neighborhood, and real-world environments, and also offers supervised off-leash socialization and exercise during day camp sessions. His board & train program integrates training into daily life as dogs live with Jim and his family. Jim’s team includes experienced assistants who support dog care and training, and he uses a specially equipped vehicle with air conditioning to ensure dog safety in Florida’s heat.
Jim has over two decades of professional experience, holds a Counseling Certificate from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, and is certified by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA). He is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), promoting positive, enlightened training practices. Clients praise his responsiveness, care, and ability to transform dogs’ behavior and social skills, with many noting their dogs eagerly anticipate sessions and show lasting improvement.
Accomplishments
Jim La Clair is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Duke University, completed a year-long apprenticeship with Julie Sterling Burditt, earned a Counseling Certificate with honors from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers under Jean Donaldson, and is a certified CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. He has over 20 years of professional dog training experience.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Jim directly via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs, schedule an initial consultation, and determine the best training program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- APDT
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
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