PetSmart Dog Training – East County Civic Group, FL

4.8 Stars,5 Reviews

3313 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596

Service area: Serves Valrico, Brandon, and Plant City, Florida, with multiple store locations in these areas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Therapy Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Basic Obedience
Puppy Training
Recall
Separation Anxiety
Barking Excessively
Reactivity / Aggression

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Group Classes
Video Calls

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant

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

Training is offered in group classes (4-10 dogs) and private sessions, structured over several weeks to allow progressive skill-building. Programs include beginner to advanced levels, with options for special tricks and therapy dog preparation. Virtual training is available for home-based instruction.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed publicly; packages are available to combine multiple training classes for savings. Contact the local store for specific rates.

Testimonials

Trainer Shawn at the Valrico location has trained my mini schnauzer from Beginner to Advanced and prepared my furr baby for the AKC Good Behavior Certification. Shawn is excellant with big – little – old – and young dogs as well as their owners. If you are going to have a well trained dog, start with Shawn at the Valrico store and prepare to work as hard as your pup
– Customer

Great experience, and good looking staff are ready to help you with whatever you need and are committed to staying with you until you find what you need. Employees are very patient and nice. The selection is big and prices are fair.
– Customer

About the Trainer

PetSmart Dog Training offers accredited, positive reinforcement-based dog training classes for puppies, adult dogs, and rescue dogs. They provide both group and private training sessions, as well as virtual online training for convenience. Group classes are small (4-10 dogs) to ensure personalized attention while allowing dogs to practice socialization around distractions. Training is structured over several weeks to reinforce skills progressively. Trainers help dogs learn basic obedience, behavior modification, and advanced skills like therapy dog preparation. PetSmart also offers related pet services including grooming, PetsHotel boarding, Doggie Day Camp, and veterinary care—all under one roof. Their trainers are accredited and focus on building positive behavior for both pets and owners.

They serve multiple locations in Florida, including Valrico, Brandon, and Plant City, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Classes are designed for all dog ages and sizes, with options to combine multiple training packages for savings.

Accomplishments

Trainers are accredited by PetSmart and have successfully prepared dogs for AKC Good Behavior Certification. One trainer, Shawn at the Valrico location, is highlighted for training dogs from beginner to advanced levels.

How to Get Started!

Find the nearest PetSmart store and book a training class online. No initial consultation is mentioned; clients can directly book group, private, or virtual sessions.

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Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm

Certifications

Credentialed

Associations

Languages

English

onsite services
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Dog day care center
Pet boarding service
Pet groomer
Pet store
Pet supply store

Location