The Dog Boss LLC

Training is delivered through private, in-home sessions focused on individualized behavior modification and obedience. Sessions begin immediately without preliminary meet-and-greets. Trainers assess the dog’s needs and implement strategies during the first visit. Ongoing support is provided via phone and email. No group classes or board-and-train programs are offered.

Pricing Summary

Prices are competitive with big chain pet stores. No specific pricing tiers or packages are listed, but training is offered in private in-home sessions with no mention of discounts or payment plans.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

The Dog Boss LLC is a professional dog training service founded in 2005 by Ed Mann, a retired police officer and certified K9 handler with 25 years of law enforcement experience, including 12 years as a dual-purpose K9 handler. They specialize in in-home private training sessions focused on puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, and family dog training. The business emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs, asserting that people are the most critical factor in a dog’s behavior. They reject group classes, believing training must occur in the home environment where behavioral issues arise. Ed and his team use individualized methods tailored to each dog and owner’s needs, with a focus on positive reinforcement, authority, and consistency. They also offer bed bug detection services using trained dogs and sell specialized equipment like the Roca Sport Body Bite Suit.

The Dog Boss serves Sarasota County, Florida and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and has trained hundreds of dogs, including foster dogs of all breeds and ages. Their approach is hands-on, with trainers arriving prepared to begin addressing issues during the first session. They provide ongoing support via phone and email, ensuring clients feel confident and supported throughout the training process.

Accomplishments

Ed Mann is a retired police officer with 25 years of service and 12 years as a certified police K9 handler. Trainer J Hatfield is a current dual-purpose K9 handler with 5 years of experience and is the only certified trainer for his K9 unit. The Dog Boss has fostered and trained hundreds of dogs since 2005 and has been featured in local media including News 11 and WGAL for both dog training and bed bug detection work.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Ed via phone or email to schedule an in-home session. A detailed questionnaire is provided beforehand to prepare for the first session, which begins immediately with training and behavior assessment.