The Bark Side Canine Training

Private Training – one-on-one coaching in 60-minute household sessions, available singly or in 4- and 6-lesson packages, focused on leash walking, recall, impulse control, household manners, and owner handling.

4-Week Board & Train – an immersive residential program that builds obedience foundations, daily structure, leash skills, and reliability around distractions, with a transition plan so owners can maintain the work at home.

4-Week Puppy Foundations – a residential program for puppies 4 months to 1 year covering crate and potty routines, leash walking, recall, basic obedience, impulse control, and supervised real-world exposure. Includes weekly photo or video updates, a go-home lesson, and one follow-up private lesson.

Puppy Socialization & Environmental Exposure – a private 60-minute session for one puppy, built around age-appropriate socialization and exposure.

Behavior Modification – six owner-coached 60-minute sessions for reactivity, poor impulse control, recurring household problems, fear, and insecurity. Severe cases are assessed after the consultation and quoted separately.

Pricing Summary

Every program starts with a $30 in-person consultation that includes a hands-on mini training session.

Private Training: $125 per single 60-minute session, $475 for a 4-lesson package, $675 for a 6-lesson package.
4-Week Board & Train: $3,000.
4-Week Puppy Foundations: $3,000.
Puppy Socialization & Environmental Exposure: $70 for 60 minutes.
Behavior Modification: $1,200 for six 60-minute sessions.

A 20% Heroes Discount applies to eligible training services for active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve, veterans and military retirees, and current or retired law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Financing options are available on the residential programs.

Policies

A $100 deposit holds an approved space in Board & Train or 4-Week Puppy Foundations and is credited toward the $3,000 total, with the balance due seven calendar days before check-in. Completing the paid consultation earns a one-time $30 credit toward a first Board & Train, Puppy Foundations, or Behavior Modification purchase made within 90 days.

The Heroes Discount does not apply to the consultation, travel charges, equipment, add-ons, merchandise, or financing charges, and cannot be combined with other promotions unless agreed in writing beforehand. Potty-training routines are supported throughout a residential stay, but results depend on continued consistency at home and are not guaranteed.

The Bark Side Canine Training is led by Noel Cesar, a Marine Corps veteran and Certified Master Dog Trainer who relocated the business from North Carolina to Middleburg, Florida. Training is built around clear communication, practical obedience, and a plan shaped to the dog and owner in front of him.

Noel earned his Certified Master Dog Trainer credential at the Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers and went on to train police K9s for Highland Canine. He is also a Certified Police K9 Decoy. That working-dog background shows up in how he approaches timing, structure, and consistency with family pets.

The focus is on obedience that holds up outside the training session: at home, on walks, around distractions, and in the moments where you actually need your dog to respond. Owners are coached on handling and follow-through so progress continues after the trainer leaves.

Every dog starts with a $30 in-person consultation that includes a hands-on mini training session, so the right program is chosen after seeing the dog work rather than from a phone call.

Accomplishments

Certified Master Dog Trainer, Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers.
Previously employed by Highland Canine to train police K9s.
Certified Police K9 Decoy.
United States Marine Corps veteran.
Rated 5.0 on Google across 29 reviews.

How to Get Started!

Start with the $30 in-person consultation, which includes a hands-on mini training session. You will talk through your dog’s behavior and your goals, work directly with your dog so Noel can see what is happening in real time, and leave with practical guidance you can begin using right away, plus a recommendation on which program fits. Call or book online to schedule.