John Walton School For Dogs – Dog Trainer in Sarasota, FL
Ranked #5 in Sarasota and #177 in Florida
Service area: The service area includes Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, and Palmetto, Florida. Training is available locally in-person, including private home sessions.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
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:
- ✓ Flat Collars
John Walton’s Dog Training offers professional dog and puppy obedience classes. The owner, John, provides both group classes and private in-home sessions.
The curriculum includes Puppy Kindergarten for dogs aged 6 to 12 weeks, focusing on training for newly brought home puppies. Basic Obedience is a prerequisite for all other courses, covering fundamental commands and leash training. Intermediate Dog Training is for dogs that have completed basic obedience, while Advanced Dog Training focuses on off-leash training for dogs 8 months and older. K-9 College is designed to polish a dog’s skills, and Maintenance Dog Training is available for all ages to keep dogs sharp over the years.
Group classes consist of 10 to 12 people and their dogs, teaching owners how to train their dogs in a group setting. These 90-minute sessions occur once a week for seven weeks and cover basic obedience commands, nuisance problems, and socialization skills. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in group classes.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
Satisfaction is guaranteed for basic and advanced obedience training. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in group classes.
Testimonials
“Dear John, I just wanted to let you know how well Nikko is doing. I followed up on all the training you gave Nikko and he is doing great. I especially liked the way you trained with kindness and praise, instead of the harsh treatment some schools have. You were sensitive to the individual dog’s personality and adjusted your training in order to keep the dog’s personality intact. I liked that. Thanks again for all the good advice and the individual handling. Good luck in Florida. At least you will not have to train in freezing weather.”
– Sharon
“John was my dog trainer when I had a collie named Phantom. She blossomed under his training. She loved to please and while I worked her during John’s class, she would prance and be so proud. She learned quickly by the methods used and never forgot the commands. John was excellent with her, and she always responded to his extra care. She was a bit psychotic when it came to grooming, barking, and howling with just the bath, but would do better if John was there. Phantom came to love John and his family and thought they were part of her family. John also used some hand commands that have come in very handy with her as well as my current dog as they aged and became hard of hearing. Can’t tell enough of how John excels at training dogs.”
– Heather P
About the Trainer
John Walton School For Dogs is a dog training business in Sarasota, Florida, established in 1979. They focus on encouraging obedience through love and affection, utilizing positive reinforcement methods with no treats, only praise.
The business offers a variety of training options including group classes and private in-home sessions. Their programs cover puppy kindergarten, basic obedience, intermediate and advanced training, K-9 college, and maintenance training. Classes address basic commands like heel, sit, stay, down, come, leave it, and stand, as well as leash training, housebreaking, and nuisance problems.
Satisfaction is guaranteed for basic and advanced obedience training. Group classes are 90 minutes, held once a week for seven weeks, and are designed to teach owners how to train their own dogs in a group environment, including socialization skills. Aggressive dogs are not permitted in group classes.
John Walton’s Dog Training emphasizes a kind and sensitive approach, adjusting training to suit individual dog personalities.
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients can schedule a free consultation by calling John.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking