PETS Pet Enrichment and Training Solutions, LLC
Ranked #1 in Tampa and #11 in Florida
Service area: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, and the greater Tampa Bay area
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Doodles
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:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
PETS provides one-on-one training and behavior modification using positive reinforcement methods. Programs are customized based on the individual needs of each pet and are implemented after a thorough in-home evaluation. The goal is to build a trusting relationship between pets and their people, teaching new behaviors, tricks, commands, and eliminating unwanted behaviors. Phone consultations are available for clients not local to the Tampa Bay area.
Testimonials
“Brandi is amazing. In just one session with Kylo I can already see a difference in his behavior. She is helping us to hone his excitement and energy. She gives us the tools and guidance we need to be better pet parents. And she is so thoughtful and caring even outside of the training sessions. Brandi is also very professional and diligent. Not a second is wasted during our sessions and she treats Kylo with love and care. She is the best, I am so glad I found her!!!”
– Sarah B.
“Our initial assessment and training was so valuable to my family. We saw some results right away and we were given homework to enforce what has been learned. We still have a long way to go but Brandi is very motivating and professional and her love and respect for dogs is evident.”
– Dena B.
“Brandi was so wonderful with my rather young and energetic pups that I was amazed! After just the very first visit there were immediate changes that still last. She is so talented! The pups immediately connected with her and she was a positive example for me too. I have had pups my entire life but German Shepherds are a different breed. I went ahead and scheduled several visits because she identified immediately what they needed and she was right on. I have now been able to get some sleep, got them to stop jumping on me and no more chewing. I am pleased and she is a delight to work with….I’ve already referred two of my friends to her.”
– Pat A.
About the Trainer
PETS Pet Enrichment and Training Solutions, LLC provides one-on-one training and behavior modification services. Their mission is to foster happy pets and people, leading to happy homes, by exclusively using positive reinforcement methods built on science-based learning theory. They explicitly state that force, fear, or pain are never used as a form of communication.
Training programs are customized to individual needs and goals, with professional references available upon request. They offer in-home training for clients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco counties, and phone consultations for those outside the Tampa area.
Beyond training, PETS offers pet enrichment services, focusing on mind-muscle strengthening exercises, toys, and games to eliminate unwanted behaviors and teach new ones. They also provide a “New Pet Match & Placement” service, which includes a customized questionnaire and evaluation process to ensure a suitable match between pets and their new families, aiming to prevent pets from being relinquished to shelters. Additionally, they feature pets needing forever homes and sell pet products.
Accomplishments
Brandi Burket, the owner of PETS, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2000. She volunteered at Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs, and served as a board member of St. Francis Society Animal Rescue. She also worked at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for two and a half years. Brandi graduated from Animal Behavior College in 2010 as a Certified Dog Trainer. PETS holds a 5-star status on Google and Thumbtack and is a member of the Association for Force-Free Professionals and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call PETS to schedule a consultation. For local clients, a thorough evaluation of the pet takes place at their home, after which a customized training program is implemented. Phone consultations are available for those not local to the Tampa Bay area.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- APDT
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store
- pet-transport