Penn’s Canine Training

Programs include Problem Solving & Obedience (8–12 weeks), Therapy Dog (14–16 weeks), and Service Dog (24–45 lessons). Each includes obedience and behavior commands, housebreaking, problem-solving, and lifetime support. Programs progress from basic commands to off-leash reliability, public access, and specialized skills like therapy visits or service tasks (e.g., retrieving items, alerting to medical conditions). All include on/off switch training, place training, and hand signals. Programs are delivered in-home 1–3 times per week.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not listed publicly; programs are structured as fixed-length intensive packages (8–45 lessons) with a lifetime guarantee. Financial commitment is one-time upon program selection, with no ongoing lesson fees.

Policies

Once a program is selected, the client’s financial commitment is complete for the life of the dog. Training is guaranteed for life with no additional fees. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Penn’s Canine Training is a professional dog training business based in Orlando, FL, led by owner Michael, a certified Master Trainer with 275 unit hours of training from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Miami and specializes in adapting training to each dog’s personality and the owner’s goals. The business offers in-home training programs ranging from basic obedience and problem solving to therapy, service, and family protection dogs. They guarantee lifetime support after program completion, ensuring dogs remain reliable in all environments. Training includes on-leash and off-leash commands, behavior modification, and public access readiness. Michael emphasizes building trust, confidence, and focus in dogs while educating owners to maintain results.

They do not offer group classes, boarding, or facility-based training—only in-home sessions with weekly visits tailored to the dog’s progress. Programs are structured as intensive, goal-based packages with no ongoing lesson sales. Their approach combines positive reinforcement with behavior-specific corrections, and they work with dogs of all ages and breeds, including those with fearfulness, reactivity, or separation anxiety.

Michael is an expert witness in service dog training cases and has trained therapy dogs featured on AKC.TV. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and is pursuing a Level 5 Krav Maga certification. The business prioritizes client satisfaction and offers a free evaluation to determine the right program for each dog and family.

Accomplishments

Michael is a graduate of the Master Trainer Course (275 unit hours) at National K-9 School for Dog Trainers. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Miami. Penn’s Canine Training is ranked #1 in Florida and Top 50 in America by Happy Doggo. Awarded Best Dog Trainers in Orlando annually from 2018–2025 by Expertise.com. Therapy dog Sully was featured on AKC.TV. Michael is an expert witness in service dog training cases.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a free evaluation to determine the dog’s suitability for a program and to identify the best training goals. The evaluation leads to a personalized program recommendation with no obligation to enroll.